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Can I light my house with solar panels?
Yes, you can, but it's not a very cheap undertaking. Solar panels are still fairly expensive, and you need tree-free roof top areas for most effective charging. However, Ebay is a good place to start looking for low-cost solar panels.
Would it be profitable for a 52 year old to put solar panals on his house roof?
At the present time, it is not profitable to put solar panels on your roof. In fact, the cost of installation is so high that it will take nearly 2 decades of savings just to recoup the cost of the panels and installation.
can i get solar panels if live in a mobil home?
Yes you can get solar panels in a mobile home. Remember solar panels are installed on the roof and mobile homes have a roof.
How do I solar power my house?
To get your house solar powered you need to install solar panels on your roof or the roof of an outbuilding. You can learn to do this yourself or pay for someone to come in and install them for you.
Where are solar panels located and why?
on a roof
Benefits of a Solar Roof?
If you are planning on building a new home, or rehabbing an existing one, you will have many choices to make. One choice will be whether you will install a standard or solar roof. While a solar roof may be more expensive, there are many benefits that go with it. A solar roof will have solar panels built into it, which can then be used to power different aspects of your home. Over time you will save a considerable amount of money on your utility bills, which will easily offset the costs that came with installing the solar roof initially.
What are the key differences between an aluminum roof and a steel roof in terms of durability, cost, and maintenance?
An aluminum roof is generally more durable and resistant to corrosion compared to a steel roof. However, steel roofs are typically more cost-effective upfront. In terms of maintenance, aluminum roofs require less maintenance over time compared to steel roofs.
What is the function of a solar geyser?
A solar geyser is a hot water tank warmed by the sun. Its function is to provide free hot water for the household. The tank can be on the roof, above the water-filled panels, or it can be on the ground with a small pump to bring hot water down from the roof.
How much do solar shingles cost?
The starting cost is around $25,000 US. Federal, State and Local tax credits and programs may provide some relief of the cost over 50%. Find a local contractor licensed to sell and install the Solar Shingles for a proper estimate for your roof and area.
Where can solar panels go?
They can go on your roof
Which is better solar panels or solar tiles?
Solar tiles are about four times as much as solar panels when you price them per watt. The panels have a better warrenty and are eisier to install. Solar tiles are for those communities that have restrictions on how the house must look. Also consider putting them on a rack beside the house instead of on the roof. The fewer holes in the roof the better.Neither one produces enough power to ever pay for themselves, nor are they green energy as they have more power used in their construction then they ever give off. They certainly have their place in remote areas where you can not tie into the grid, just do not plan on ever getting enough power to pay for them.AnswerSolar Panels is the simple answer. Elaborating on that is a bit more complicated. Solar Tiles are made to blend in with your existing roof tiles, so that a community, or HoA that requires aesthetics to be maintained won't deny you the ability to receive solar tiles. Solar Panels have a higher production rate per square foot compared to Solar tiles. Why is this? Solar Tiles get hotter, as Solar panels generally stand off from the roof at about 3" - 6" this allows air to cool to panel. As solar panels and tiles get hotter their voltage production starts to drop. Cooler it is, more voltage these panels produce.Final large difference between the two is cost, generally Solar Tiles cost a bit more for equal quality PV Cell compared to Solar Panels. Solar Panels also have a larger selection from poor or bad quality to high or great quality.
What is the advantage of having a solar roof?
The advantage of having a solar roof is to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment by reducing your dependence on power plants. Another advantage is some governments actually offer a financial incentive to people who have invested in a solar panels on their roof.
