Hello World! Welcome Friends! Most of us already have some knowledge regarding solar energy and solar panel systems. We’ve become attuned to the sight of solar panels on more roofs in the United Kingdom. But while we can no longer deny that it is a beneficial and essential source of renewable energy, if you’re thinking of a system for your property, you want to be confident about your investment and make sure it works as well as possible. It follows that you may have some questions about the suitability of your property for a solar panel system – specifically when it comes to your roof. Fortunately, most homes in the UK have roofs that are entirely suited to such systems. But if you want to be sure of your choice, here’s how to know if your roof is ideal for a solar panel installation.
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The General Facts
Here’s something you should know from the onset: even if, for whatever reason, your roof isn’t suitable for a system, your installer can provide you with different recommendations so you can optimize your systems’ energy production. You can also take advantage of other related technologies that can give your system a boost. If you want to be doubly sure, ask a solar company to conduct a roof survey so they can give you an estimate of the amount of electricity your system may produce in a year. With this, you can figure out the amount of time it takes for your savings on electricity to give you the return on your solar panel system investment.
That said, it’s wise to consider the following:
Your Roof’s Direction
The direction of your roof can have a role to play in how efficient your system will be. The best roof would be one that faces south because it is facing the sun for the longest time and at its most intense, as the solar professionals from www.atlanticrenewables.co.uk attest. But even if your roof faces west or east, it’s still ideal for a solar panel system. For instance, if it faces east, it will have a lot of sunlight exposure in the morning, and if it faces west, it will have more exposure to sunlight during the afternoon to evening.
Your Roof’s Angle or Pitch
It’s worth noting that the best angle or pitch for a roof would be 30 to 40 degrees, but even if your roof’s angle or pitch doesn’t fit this particular range, your system can still effectively produce energy. If your panels are horizontal, it’s not an issue whether they can absorb the proper amount of sunlight or not. But if your solar panels are below 12 degrees from a horizontal angle, they will not stay clean and may not be as effective when they have a buildup of dirt.
Your Roof’s Size
The size of your roof will make a difference depending on the size of your solar panel array. For example, if you want a standard system of 4kW, this would require approximately 28 sq. meters of space on the roof. You should also consider other areas that can obstruct the array or layout, such as roof vents, turrets, or skylights. Most installers can work around such obstacles, but it could affect the cost of your installation as well.
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