Best Ways to Optimize Your Home Solar Panel Energy Output

Summer is a little more than half over, and the Valley of the Sun is experiencing a very active monsoon thunderstorm season. Soaring temperatures and humidity levels followed by drenching rains, flash flooding, hail, and swampy-like temperatures, translates into thinking about practical ways to continuously optimize your solar panel energy output.
The dark side of Arizona summers for newcomers to the desert, is the skyrocketing energy bills and downed power lines after strong monsoon storms roll through, leaving some families without electricity for hours at a time. Some neighborhoods this summer, due to powerful monsoon microbursts knocking down transmission lines and power poles, went without power for days.

By having a solar panel system installed, you’ll be well on your way to fight back against mother nature’s monsoon thunderstorm power outages. This means you’ll have electricity when energy from the local power grid is interrupted, and your family will reduce its dependence on the power grid. If you have solar panels already installed, you know very well the power of energy independence.

To gain the most energy savings from solar panels, the panels need to be operating at their optimum level. Here are four things you can do now to optimize your solar panels power output.

1. Optimal Panel Orientation

In the northern hemisphere, solar panels are installed facing south. This allows your panels to receive the optimal amount of sunlight throughout the year. Your professional installers will orient and angle your panels correctly.

2. No Shade

Solar panels need the sun’s rays to function properly. To gain optimum output from your solar panels, make certain they are not kept in partial or full shade during daytime hours.

3. Buy a Backup Battery

A wide variety of solar battery backup systems are readily available in the consumer marketplace. Having one installed to protect your investment in solar power technology is a perfect way to continue generating clean energy during power grid outages. Ask your local solar panel installers at Cool Blew Solar for solar backup battery suggestions within your budget.

4. Clean the Panels

Make certain after monsoon thunderstorms hit your neighborhood that dust, dirt, and debris hasn’t accumulated on top of your solar panels. This build-up can usually be easily removed to maximize the power of your panels.

Solar panels will help save you even more of your hard-earned money on summer energy bills. By implementing only these four tips, you’ll be gaining the most benefits from your solar power array. Call Cool Blew Solar today at 623-234-2836 to schedule your appointment with one of our dedicated experts.

FAQ's

Is Solar Energy Expensive?

The size of your panel installation and the needs of your home will affect your costs. The average net cost of a 5.69kW system is $13,838 cash after 30% rebate (according to solar-estimate.org). An average-sized system can cost up to $35,000. Larger installations will require more hardware, planning and construction time. This can further increase costs. While solar panels are expensive, they have many distinct benefits. Cool Blew Electric & Solar’s experts can assess your situation and goals and recommend a cost-effective system to meet your needs.

How Much Can I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

An average-sized system (5 kilowatts) can reduce up to 50% of your monthly electricity bill. A 5.69kW system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $138. Over a period of 20 years, these savings can add up to $30,000, based on your location and energy usage.

How Long Would It Take to Recoup My Solar Investment by Solar Energy Savings?

With a 5.69kW Solar system you would recoup your savings in 7 years and 2 months but with continuous Utility increases every year your Return and Investment will be much sooner.

What is a Solar Lease Program?

The Solar Lease Program has been one the most popular option that homeowners have chosen over the years. Solar Lease programs gives homeowners the opportunity to take advantage and put Solar on their homes and a guaranteed savings from their Utility for little to no money out of pocket. Most Leases are 20 year power guarantee from the solar provider and includes fixed monthly payments, no repair cost, fully insured and warrantied for the life of the system.

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