The 1-2-3s of Residential Solar Panel Installation

Solar panel quote in hand, equipment selection done, payment option determined, and a local solar panel installation company chosen. Now what? The next step is solar panel installation at your home. The typical panel installation process can take a few weeks to several months. Don’t let this timeframe deter you from going with clean green solar energy. Your local solar panel installation professionals will be with you every step of the way to ensure the process is painless and efficient. Let’s list some typical steps your local solar panel installers will do:

File local, county, and state permits.
Prepare solar energy interconnection agreements for connecting with the power grid.
Coordinate with your local HOA, if applicable.
Manage engineering for panel installation.
Coordinate all solar panel inspections.

The installation process is overseen by your local installation business project manager. When the project is completed, the project manager will provide you with final build drawings, copies of permits, and discuss best ways to service and maintain your solar panel system according to panel warranty and professional installer guidelines.

Let’s look at a few other steps related to your installation. An important consideration when designing a solar system is to size your clean energy solution based on your house’s precise electricity usage profile from data provided by your Arizona utility company, either APS or SRP. This way your expert installers can show you month-by-month savings when the solar panels are roof or ground installed.

Panel installers will provide details on the types of panels and inverters to be installed. The best installation companies list out system components like rail and sub-frame specifications, panel mounting feet, plus grounding and panel bonding details.

Just how many solar panels will your home require is one of the most asked questions besides installation costs in this process. Typically, 10 to 40 panels will be installed. There isn’t an exact blueprint as it’s not a one size fits all solar panel solution. The number of panels is determined by your home’s exact energy requirements, amount of space available for roof or ground installation, amount of daily sunshine in your area, and how much of the sun strikes your roof or property. Remember, you can always add to your solar power system as energy needs evolve and panel technology improves.

Our goal is to give you the largest amount of savings possible. If you’re ready to go solar, call Cool Blew Solar today at 623-234-2836.

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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