Exploring solar energy options.
My experience with solar panels.
Determining the system size and getting bids i then had to decide how large a system to install.
One engineer s experience with switching to solar power at home step 1.
My experience with solar panels i am passionate about helping the environment and when solar panels first became popular in the us i was eager to try them out.
Consider your home s orientation roof size and energy usage to make the most of your solar system.
Research i m an engineer and so for me the first step in going solar was research.
I decided i had to wait to get them because my credit was not so great and i didn t think i could get a loan to help pay for their upfront cost although i knew they would save me money long term.
There have been days when my panels are covered in several inches of snow and they still managed to produce a serviceable amount of electricity.
I thought i might share a recent personal experience of mine.
My personal experiences of solar panels from thinking they re a good idea to deciding to go ahead author.
I started with my home s.
What i have experienced with my own system and from others locally who were early adopters is that solar panels manage to produce in gloomy rainy and even snowy days.
Having considered the idea of generating my own electricity by way of solar photo voltaic panels on my roof for the last few months i.
Improvements in technology have made solar power more efficient and affordable than ever.