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Solar panels are preferred by homeowners for mainly three reasons – less electricity bill, low maintenance and less carbon emission. Nowadays, price of solar panels are reducing but buying solar panel is not about money only. There are number of factors you must aware of before installing solar panel in your home. Customers can search online and contact with a solar installation company. The company will send a solar installer to your home who will examine your location, roof position etc and explain you about the installation process. Uttar Pradesh is a leading state in terms of solar current. There are number of solar companies in Lucknow. Let’s discuss about the factors you should know for buying solar panels:-

Roof Suitability

Suitable roof is a major point for installing solar panel. Roof should not be shaded by buildings or trees. Angle and positioning of roof has to be checked also. Angle depends on the location of your house. If you buy solar panel for home in Prayagraj, then it should be 35⁰ – 40⁰. The solar installer will check your roof and inform you if it is suitable for solar panel installing or not. 

Work process of solar panel

Light energy of the Sun is used by solar panels not the heat energy. So, electricity is produced on cloudy days also. Panel has an inverter that converts direct current to alternative current so that it can be used at your home. If produced current is more than consumed current then the extra current exported back to grid. It can be used in winter days. 

Maintenance Cost

Usually solar panel does not require too much maintenance. Dust on the panel can be cleaned easily. The only part that needs to be changed is the inverter because it has to work continuously. A new inverter will be needed after 12-15 years approximately. Panels need to be examined after every 5-6 years. But sometime lightning storm, hail and other severe weather condition can damage the solar panel. So, it is better to do insurance of the panel.

Warranties

Warranty is a vital point you should always remember before buying a solar panel to protect the panel and its equipment. If any damage happens in this warranty period, then you can claim the money from the manufacturer. The insurance also cover other equipments of the panel also. The panel has warranty of 25-30 years whereas inverters have 5-10 years only. 

Signing a Contract

Before installing solar panel you must prepare a contract with them. Please note that the agreement must contain some important points like – performance expectation, financial prospect, entity that collects electricity production data, ownership clause. Please clear all your queries before sign a contract. 

Cheapest options

Don’t go for the cheapest options while buying a solar panel for your home. Most of the time cheap solar panels are less durable and less efficient in the matter of future savings. The most dangerous thing is that these types of panels don’t have enough safety precautions and can cause for a fire out in your home. Always choose the best panel for long lasting support and higher return.

 

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