Having solar panels professionally installed on your home will undoubtedly help you save money on your energy bills, and in turn, will help you reduce your carbon footprint, too. With government incentives also in place to help homeowners afford the initial investment that switching to solar requires, it seems as if there are few reasons not to make 2022 the year that you choose, clean, green energy to power your home.
However, while there are myriad advantages, it’s not uncommon for many of those new to the world of home solar, to have a few questions, and one of them might be that of whether you need to have a new roof. So, let’s answer that and a few other common queries that typically crop up before homeowners make the decision to go solar:
Do I need to have a new roof installed to go solar?
For many homeowners, a solar panel system can simply be installed on the roof with no additional work needing to be carried out, but this will be entirely dependent on the roofs condition. Also, it’s important to note that not every home is viable for solar, and a professional solar power installer will be able to guide you on this.
While almost every type of roof can accommodate solar panels, from asphalt and clay tiles to shingled, the panels can only be properly secured on a safe roof that’s in reasonably good condition.
Will I need to have my home rewired?
Typically, extensive rewiring is not required for the installation of solar power systems, but homeowners will need to have ample space in their electrical service panel to accommodate the solar input.
How do I know if my home is facing the right way for solar energy?
It always used to be the case that south facing homes were considered to be optimal for solar panels, but with advances in solar technology, enough clean energy can be harnessed from a roof that isn’t optimally oriented to the sun, and even on days when the sun isn’t shining.
Will I need to trim trees to get enough solar energy?
In some cases, trees or large shrubs may need to be trimmed to let more sunlight in, but extensive trimming isn’t usually required anymore.
Is a solar system going to lower the value of my home?
Actually, research has consistently shown that energy upgrades such as solar power, can increase the value of a home and even make it sell more quickly. While certain factors will determine the degree at which this is true, it certainly isn’t the case that solar systems lower the value of homes.
Is solar power really going to save me money?
It’s usually the case that over time, even small solar panel systems can help homeowners save money on their energy bills, but there are a number of factors that can determine how much you might save, from the space on your roof to the amount of electricity you use. However, with solar installation prices continuing to drop, solar energy is a fantastic investment for the majority of homeowners.
If your roof is in good condition and a solar specialist deems it to be in an optimal position to accommodate a solar energy system, investing in one could be the cleanest, greenest and most cost-effective decision you’ve made all year!
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