Finding the right site for your solar system

It is important to figure out what you need before installing a solar panels system on your house. First, you must make sure you have the proper site so that the system will operate efficiently and productively.

Finding the right site for your residential solar panel system is the first step you should perform before discussing energy requirements to determine whether a system would be economical.

If you do not have the correct geographical location and availability of sunshine, then an economic analysis is moot. If you lived underground, or in a cave, you couldn't install solar panels. Likewise, if you live in an area covered by trees. You need direct access to the sunlight for the solar panels to work efficiently.
 

Determine your location for solar panels

Once you determine your location, you can then determine the amount of energy you need and the size of the solar panel array needed to achieve this power. Once the size of the system has been determined, the economics of such an investment can be evaluated.
 

You have the room for solar panels

Finding the right site for your solar panels is comprised of three factors including the solar panel orientation, the solar panel tilt, and the solar panel shading. If you have a good position, a good tilt, and no shading, then your solar panels will work efficiently. Ideally, the solar panels should face the middle of the sun's daily path within 15 degrees east or west of true azimuth of true south.

To find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years.

For more information relating to going solar, don't forget to visit our solar blog section for more handy guides and articles.