Installing solar panels and transitioning to solar energy is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save on electricity costs in the long run. To get started with installing solar, here are the key steps you need to take:

1. Assess your energy needs: Determine your average monthly electricity consumption to understand the size of the solar system you’ll require. This information will help you decide how many solar panels and what capacity inverter you’ll need.
2. Check your roof suitability: Evaluate the condition and orientation of your roof. Ideally, it should have enough unshaded space to accommodate solar panels and face south (in the Northern Hemisphere) or north (in the Southern Hemisphere) for optimal sunlight exposure. If your roof isn’t suitable, you might consider ground-mounted solar installations.
3. Understand local regulations and permits: Research local regulations, codes, and permits required for solar installations. Check with your homeowner’s association, city government, and utility company to ensure compliance with rules and obtain necessary permissions.
4. Find reputable solar installers: Seek out professional solar installers in your area. Look for licensed and certified companies with experience in solar installations. Obtain multiple quotes to compare costs and services offered.
5. Conduct a site visit and obtain assessments: Invite solar installers to visit your property for a detailed assessment. They will evaluate your roof, shade analysis, electrical system, and other factors to determine the feasibility and design of the solar installation.

Solar energy is generated through the use of solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity. Here’s a simplified explanation of how solar energy

Solar panels: Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, usually composed of silicon. When sunlight hits these cells, they create an electric field through the photovoltaic effect. The electric field causes electrons to be released from the atoms within the PV cells.

There are actually 3 different warranties that provide reassurance you’ll be producing power for years to come:

1) Product Warranty – At EVOLVsolar, we only offer panels with a minimum 10-year Product Warranty on materials and workmanship.

2) Performance Warranty – We only choose solar panels that guarantee they’ll produce a minimum 90% of the rated power after 10 years and 82% after 25 years.

3) Service Warranty  If there are any labor-related defects from the installation process, EVOLVsolar will repair them free of charge for 3 years after the date of installation.

Making an investment in solar is a personal decision, so only you can answer that. Some questions that you may want to ask yourself include:

Am I concerned about rising power prices?
Would I prefer to continue paying my power bills for the next 30 years, or own my own power production?
Do I want to invest in my property and raise its market value?
Am I concerned about carbon taxes? Do I want to lower my carbon footprint?
If the answer to a few of those questions is yes, then solar might be right for you. Of course, we here at EVOLVsolar will work hard to get you all the information you need to make the right decision.