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More and more people are attempting to lessen their effect on the environment, by turning to forms of renewable energy such as solar panel installations to power their home.
As one of the most accessible forms of renewable energy, lots of myths have developed around the viability of solar panels. In this blog, we will bust some of the most common misconceptions the public have about solar panels.
Solar panels are actually more effective in cooler temperatures than warmer ones. Even in cloudy weather, solar panels will still produce enough electricity to power your home.
Unfortunately, this one isn’t true. If you live on the grid, when the power goes out so does the grid system, as it is dangerous to transmit electricity to wires electricians are trying to fix. Because of this, the inverter in your panel system knows that the grid has been shut off, so doesn’t run any electricity from the panels.
The average cost of solar panels has fallen drastically over the last couple of years. In fact, the amount that you save on electricity bills means that you could stand to break even quite quickly. Green Match shows here exactly how you can make substantial earnings from your system.
As long as you use a reliable manufacturer, installing solar panels is straightforward and would need little to no maintenance. Panels are constructed in a way that makes them resilient to hail and sleet, and they only need cleaning with water to remove any dust, debris or snow.
The portion of your roof covered by solar panels will benefit from their installation, as it will be protected and preserved. As long as your roof is damage free before the installation, adding panels won’t cause any harm to your shingles.
Panels actually add value to your home. Up to £16,000 could be added onto the value of your home, by installing a measure that costs between £5,000 and £8,000!
Solar panels are bespoke to every home they’re fitted at. The orientation and slope of your roof are the main things that are considered when considering the price of a solar panel installation. The roof’s surroundings are also considered, to ensure the panels are placed where they have plenty of access to sunlight.
Solar panels are actually designed to be recycled once their lifetime is up! Some manufacturers will even recycle them for you completely free of charge.
The lifespan of solar panels is actually around 25 years, but some last even longer. There are installations dating back to the 70’s that are still fully functioning today. Although the Feed-in Tariff is now closed, the 20 year guarantee on payments was introduced to mirror the life expectancy of installations.
Now this one is down to personal taste, but it’s fair to say that panels do look better on some roofs than others. If they can be fitted onto a flush roof where they look more akin to a skylight, they tend to look “better”.
We hope that some of your misconceptions about solar panels have now been debunked. If this blog has got you wondering “who are the best solar panel installers near me“, you’re already on the right website. Keep your home warm, your energy bills low and your carbon footprint even lower – with Thrift Energy.
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