Solar Power: The beginner’s guide on how to design and install a photovoltaic system for your home, cars, vans and boats by Travis Newman

Author:Travis Newman [Newman, Travis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-30T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Buying a solar power system

E nergy is an important facet of advancement. But the use of traditional sources of energy like petroleum and coal is now scarcely available. This is the reason there is an increase in the need to switch to a better and innovative energy source. What better way to gain energy from any other human-made sources when the natural and most primary source is right at the top. A solar power system is effective, and a must-have technology in today's era, where there is a shortage of electricity everywhere in the world. Why waste so much money on paying these utility bills and going through the ruckus of electricity shortage when you can directly get it from nature. That's why this system of solar panels invented by the great minds of the 19th century has helped humankind in numerous ways possible.

However, just like any other technology, this invention has also lead to people gaining profits by advertising and selling their products to create a profitable business. Therefore, it comes down to the customers on how wisely and effectively they choose when purchasing a solar panel system for their homes. Buying a solar panel system is a huge task and one that would stay with you for a long time, so don't get carried away with fancy advertisings and focus more on all aspects of the system before buying a reliable solar panel.

Following are a few tips for buying a solar PV system:

1. Taking suggestions and advice

Firstly, before even going to the shop, ask the people around in your neighborhood or extended family, who have these systems installed, about everything they know about the solar power system. Ask them about the brands they have chosen and take suggestions on what other companies are selling well in the market. You'll get to know of their experiences and might know any difficulties that they faced using the system. In this way, you'll be more able to buy an affective system because experiences matter a lot.

2. Warranty

The most important and crucial thing to check for is the warranty of the system. Make sure it is as long as at least 25 years, because if you are investing this much, then it should stay with you for a long time. Also, make sure that the manufacturing company is legal, otherwise the warranty is of no use. The company you make contact with must provide you with desired support and service. Therefore, deal with a trustworthy company who is willing to give a solar panel replacement in case of defaults.

3. Price check

Now the thing in buying a solar power system is that you can't expect to have a good, reliable, long-lasting, and effective system at a low price. Anything that is of quality value like the equipment and installation, isn't easily available at a low price. Also, you get what you pay for, so you have to pay enough amount for this one. As there are companies to sell their low-quality equipment

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