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Finding The Best Solar Company For Your Home

amomentwithfranca · 13 April 2022 · 2 Comments

Since solar power became widely available in the last few decades, millions of US households have made considerable savings on their energy bills. Not only that, but solar technology has gradually become more efficient over the years, with conversion rates of panels now reaching record levels.

If you are considering solar, you will be joining the journey of lower electricity costs and good environmental citizens. This article guides you through some of the basics of finding the best solar company for your home.

Funding and incentives

There is an abundance of state and local level incentives available to support homeowners in their solar investment. Not only this, but the price of solar panels has gradually reduced, making them even more affordable.

Domestic solar energy is becoming so popular in fact that recent estimates place it as powering almost 10% of all US households.

A Photograph of a solar panel on the roof

What solar panels mean for your home

The trick to making your solar panels work in harmony with your home is to find reputable solar companies to work with from inception to completion.

By working with a trusted partner, you will be able to scope out how many panels your home needs to run. You can also figure out if you will have surplus energy to feedback into the grid through the net metering scheme, or whether you can store surplus energy for darker parts of the year.

A trusted solar panel company will be able to work with you to measure your home and figure out how many panels you can host. The power you can generate depends on how many panels your home can comfortably host.

Man working at his desk on a laptop with energy saving CFL lamps, a solar panel and a house project, top view

Planning your investment

Solar panels are an investment that takes a little time to deliver returns, but if you get it right it can really pay off in the medium and longer-term. Work with a trusted solar panels company to calculate your home’s monthly electricity usage to get an idea of how long it will take for you to reap a return on your investment. You can also use this data to identify any inefficient devices within your home and to cut down your overall usage by changing them.

You should also remember that, as with many technical products, not all solar panels are created equally. You can choose to invest in higher-yield panels, which naturally come at a higher cost than standard panels.

If you’re living within Los Angeles, it’s nice to note that the best solar companies in Los Angeles County can work with you to plan the depreciation on your panels. As a general rule, panels last for up to 25 years, but their performance does tend to decrease the older they get.

A completely solar energy powered research home.

Storing your electricity

Another aspect of solar energy that homeowners should be aware of is storage. This is not a consideration when you are simply drawing your electricity from the grid.

With home solar panels, you will need to factor in the cost, not to mention the space needed for a battery to store the energy your panels generate. This is important during darker periods of the year, especially if your home experiences shade during the day.

Would you consider having solar panels?

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  1. Margaret Gallagher says

    4 May 2022 at

    Thanks for the ideas ! Something we are considering soon

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  2. Andrew JISAI says

    8 December 2023 at

    Discovering the ideal solar company is crucial for a sustainable home. This blog sheds light on key factors to consider in finding your perfect solar partner. A must-read for eco-conscious homeowners!

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