Home Solar Power System Safety

Like with all forms of electrical equipment, there are safety precautions to take with home solar power systems. First and foremost, it’s important to get a professional installation of any solar power system to prevent the risk of fire due to incorrect equipment or wiring. At Cool Blew Solar, we specialize in home and commercial space installations to ensure your system is completely safe from day one.

Poor quality installation can also increase the risk of electric shock. Although panels produce lower voltage electricity, they can generate enough voltage to cause injury. Installation should include the normal electrical protection equipment that would be in place in a high voltage circuit.

If you are concerned about the safety of your solar power system, have a qualified expert conduct an inspection. Don’t check or test panels, wiring or other parts of the system yourself. Because there is a specific shut down procedure, you also don’t want to try and turn off the system.

Cleaning Solar Panels

When it comes to cleaning panels, you also will want to take some precautions. Solar panels can be incredibly hot during the day – especially in sunny Arizona. In other words, you can get burned by touching a hot solar panel. Make sure to clean your panels in the early morning or better yet, on a cool day. You’ll want to be extra careful if climbing on the roof to clean panels. Use a sturdy ladder that’s placed on level ground. Or better yet, leave the cleaning to the experts.

Home solar power systems are incredibly safe, as well as reliable and durable. They will also enable you to save big on your utility costs while reducing your environmental footprint. With the right system professionally installed and taking a few safety precautions, you will gain the maximum benefits of solar technology for many, many years to come.

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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