Residential solar power

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Are you thinking of setting up a residential solar power system? Well, before you do so, consider what sort of solar access that you have.

A residential solar power system with solar water heaters is going to need an unobstructed view of the sun… if the view of the sun is obstructed, then there may not be enough energy savings to make buying one a good idea.

Before setting up your residential solar power system, you need to consider a variety of factors. You must consider where you live. Do you live somewhere that is clouded all of the time? Do you live way north of the equator where you have long winters, etc. These are important things to consider.

Of course, you must also think of whether you live in a very shaded area or a smoggy area, etc. These are things that can affect how much sunlight will get to your residential solar power system.

Also think about the tilt of your collector. The angle at which it is tilted (most are simply at the same tilt as the roof) can affect how much sunlight it will receive. Low tilts allow your solar collector to receive the most sun during the summer. A higher tilt allows for the most sun when the sun is low on the horizon.

Another thing that is going to affect how much sunlight your solar collector receives is the orientation of your solar panels. It is best to orient your panels/collectors as close to true south as possible. This is because when they face south, they will receive the longest amount of sunlight.

So, before your install your residential solar power system, you need to consider these things. Make a sun chart. Be sure to include in your sun chart building and trees, etc. that will effect the amount of sunlight of a particular site. This is, of course, something that can get a little complicated, and it is certainly alright to ask for the help of a professional.

Of course, a little common sense and a bit of observation can also be your friend. If you notice that one section of your roof is shaded from sun-up to sundown, do not place your solar panels, there!

Good luck setting up your residential solar power system. And be sure when you are setting it up that you consider what kind of solar access that you have!

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