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Factors affecting solar panels installation.
Topic Started: Aug 25 2011, 05:11 AM (38 Views)
LukeFrancesco
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Some people who consider the installation of solar panels are worried that their property may not be suitable. They think that the roof has to face south directly, or that it has to be at a very steep angle, or flat. They have no idea how much space is necessary, or whether they need a certain roof type, like tiles, and whether installing solar panels on a thatched roof would be possible.

It is perfectly possible to get solar panels on a non South facing building. Panels are very frequently installed on South west or South East facing surfaces. They still will receive ample energy to generate electricity or hot water with solar panels, since modern systems are very efficient. The Solar panels act urges people to make use of these systems to meet their energy needs.

The pitch of the roof is also important for the solar panels i.e., the angle that it is sloped at from the ground. Solar panels can be installed on a totally flat roof if necessary, although the most efficient setups will have a roughly 45 to 60 degree angle facing South. This varies depending on exactly where your property is situated.

Some solar panel companies will offer to install the panels on your roof for free, with the condition that then they will take away the payments from the feed in tariff, so you just get a small reduction in your bills. These companies often insist that your roof is directly facing the optimum direction. This is not necessary at all, but is merely due to the fact that these companies are often new and face overwhelming demand. So, you can be sure that they will only go for the very best opportunities.
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