Our decision to install a solar panel system in our home is accompanied by a number of concerns:
>How to choose the right installation company?
>How to select the right type of solar power system?
>Analysis of KSEB bills to determine the capacity of the plant to be installed
>What are the benefits of installing a solar power plant?
Let’s take a look at topics like this
How to choose the right installation company
Going solar can be a complex process, so you will want to hire the right professionals to make it easier for you. What is the best way to select a professional solar installer who is qualified, certified, and experienced and who uses high-quality solar panels?
This is accomplished by conducting research and interviewing multiple installers.
Here are some of the most important factors to be considered
Ask for referrals
There are people who have already purchased solar panels from this company and reviewed their experience so you can gain an understanding of what it is like to work with them.
>You want to make sure the company has good customer service
>Reviews are a great way to learn about companies that warrant their products. If the company has a good reputation, you can feel more confident in your purchase.
How to select the right type of solar power system
There are three main types of Solar PV systems; On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid.
OFF-GRID SYSTEM
In spite of the fact that the name suggests it is independent of utility grids, the system stores all the additional power that is not used by the utility grids in battery banks.
Generally, it is installed in areas that are prone to frequent power outages or have low sunlight levels. During such hours, the battery banks provide backup power for the system.
- Independent of the power supply provided by the utility company
- The cost of extending the grid in remote areas is lower than the cost of extending the grid
- Regular power outages can be solved
ON-GRID SYSTEM
A solar PV system of this type is usually installed in residential, industrial, and business areas that receive regular electricity from the utility grid on a regular basis
- In terms of cost, this is the cheapest type of solar PV system, since it requires the fewest number of components to set up
- Lowest maintenance costs
- Exchange excess energy with the utility grid
- Reduce the burden of high tariff electricity bills, the year-on-year tariff increase
- Can be upgraded to a Hybrid Solar PV system
- Higher efficiency than Off-Grid systems since it is grid-dependent
What to look for when choosing a solar panel
When it comes to installing a solar system, this is the primary concern of a customer. Which panel should I choose? Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a panel.
Generally, panels can be classified into three categories:
- Monocrystalline solar panels
- Polycrystalline solar panels
- Thin-crystal solar panels
MONOCRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANELS
They are the most efficient at converting sunlight into electricity. Typically, they are dark black in color. Solar cells are made of single-crystal silicon with a uniform lattice structure. This homogeneous structure enables electrons to move quickly and is more efficient than polycrystalline panels. Since they are highly efficient, the size of the solar panels is smaller, they take up less space on a roof, and they are less expensive.
POLYCRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANELS
They are dark blue in color. The manufacturing process is very difficult. This is done by using the expensive Czochralski process. Thin-crystal solar panels
THIN CRYSTAL SOLAR PANELS
This is a very thin layer of a special ‘paint’ of very fine particles of specific metals that is applied on the substrate. Although the cost is low for these solar panels, more roof space area is required in this case
Concussion
Solar panels are an excellent way for homeowners to save money and reduce their impact on the environment. As the technology behind solar panels improves, it’s likely that these systems will become more popular, and will be able to do even more for their users. As the old adage goes: “you can’t argue with free,” and solar panels if set up properly, are indeed free to use. If you’ve been thinking about installing solar panels as part of your home, now is undoubtedly a good time to get started!