Are you an owner of single-family homes and are you looking for a way to reduce the cost of electricity? Be aware that the installation of solar panels in these homes is an effective and ecological solution. So find out how this approach is very advantageous for you!
What are the benefits of solar panels for homeowners?
The solar panels are a great option for single-family home owners who wish to reduce their electricity bills and become more independent. The overviews of the main advantages of solar panels are as follows:
Reduced electricity costs
You can produce your own electricity by installing solar panels. When the sun shines, the photovoltaic cells in the panel collect solar energy and convert it into electricity. You and your household can then benefit from this free energy for a wide variety of applications. Solar panels can produce energy at a very low cost.
This means that your electricity bills can drop significantly, which is beneficial for a large number of homeowners. •
No toxic waste
Solar panels run on solar energy, not gasoline or gas or fossil fuel. This therefore means that they are without toxic waste. Thus, installing solar panels is more environmentally friendly than using non-renewable natural resources to generate electricity. In addition, they do not require any maintenance or regular replacements.
The solar panels can then be designed and installed correctly so that no maintenance or replacement is needed for a long time. If installed correctly, they can last up to 25 years or more. Understand then that a sustainable and affordable variant is available to individual homeowners with photovoltaic systems that offer an affordable and sustainable source of green electricity.
How much solar energy can a solar panel produce?
The amount of energy produced by a solar panel varies depending on its size, orientation and the amount of sunlight it receives. The more hours of sunshine, the more energy the panel can produce. In terms of power, an average 1min 2s solar panel can produce around 100W per hour of direct sunlight, which equates to around 1,000kWh per year for a well-exposed location.
This corresponds to the energy consumed by a person for a number of household appliances such as a refrigerator and a microwave oven for approximately 4.5 months.
An average home photovoltaic system can generate nearly 4 kWh per day, which is equivalent to 12,000 kWh per year. This corresponds to the energy consumed over the next twelve months by electrical appliances such as air conditioners, dishwashers and clothes dryers.
What is the cost of solar panels?
The cost of solar panels may vary depending on factors such as technology and type of installation chosen. Standard low voltage photovoltaic (PV) panels are the least expensive, as they are easy to install and less complex than more advanced electronic equipment. A ready-to-use PV system can be installed for approximately €2,500 including tax, including installation and connection costs to the electricity grid. Type II integrated systems, which are harmoniously integrated on a roof or facade, can cost up to €6,000 including tax for a power between 6 kW and 10 kW.
However, for a small domestic installation (2 or 3 kW), the overall cost is generally less than half.
In addition, several additional factors influence the final price. For example, the size of the system and the type of inverters must be taken into account. Additionally, government and local grants are available to encourage the production and use of renewable solar energy, which significantly reduces the cost of the system.
Additional incentives such as interest-free loans offered by some banks can also help single-family homeowners absorb the initial costs.
How to install solar panels?
Solar panels are known for their ability to generate energy using sunlight. If you want to install solar panels within individual homes, there are a few steps you will need to follow to do it correctly. Indeed, you must first decide on the type of solar panel you want to install.
Be aware that there are different types of solar panels that are suitable for different uses, such as photovoltaic panels, thermal cells and hot water thermal assistants. Be sure to choose a type of solar panel that meets your needs.
Now choose a suitable location. This is essential to get the most out of solar panels. Spots without shade and exposed to direct sunlight will be the most suitable areas for an efficient and profitable installation of photovoltaic or thermal systems. Don’t forget to ask for the necessary permissions from your municipality and public services office before installing a photovoltaic system.
Calling on a professional to correctly install the photovoltaic or thermal system according to your type of configuration and your needs is essential. Consider consulting several technicians who can complete this job quickly and efficiently. Before signing a contract with them, make sure that they are well trained in the local standards and regulations in force and that they have the necessary certificates to carry out this type of installation.