How much does it cost to install Solar panels?
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If you want to have solar panels installed, one of the hardest question to find an answer for on the web is, How much does it cost?
Every solar panel installation is completely different, and a solar panel system has to be tailored specifically to the property where the installation will be carried out.
Below we will try to guide you through some of the factors to include when trying to calculate how much your system should cost, bearing in mind there are many different situations which can make the price vary
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The angle and positioning of the roof
In order to design a system that provides you with the adequate amount of energy that your property needs, The Angling and position of the roof needs to be determined to calculate the amount of energy that you’re panels will produce. This can effect the price of the system by a significant amount.
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location and environmental factors.
Once you have a location to work with, using statistical information like, wind velocity, roof height relative to sea level and how close you are to the coastline, you can calculate the strength of the structure and how durable the system needs to be. This can change the price by a small amount.
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The type of boiler you have
Determining which type of boiler system you use, plays a major role in deciding the type of system you need. This will be used to determine the type of inverter you need and if you may be better off having battery storage. These factors will have a major impact on the price of your solar panel system.
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The types of appliances you use
Just like your boiler system, the other types of appliances you use in your property will play a role in determining the type of system you need, so if you have an electric vehicle or other specialised equipment, you will need to include this when calculating the type of system you require. These factors will have a major impact on the price of your solar panel system.
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The type of system you require
There are multiple variations of solar panel systems to have installed, to Simplify things we will break it down into four categories, AC with storage, DC with storage, DC with energy diverter, and AC with no storage, the price on each system can vary significantly.
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What your electricity usage is.
You want to design a system that is based around energy usage. This is because your overall net financial savings will decrease, if your system is oversized. this takes a bit of fine tuning to find the perfect setup for your property and will take into consideration, other factors in this section.
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The times you use your energy.
using information about the times of day when you use the most energy, we are able to make fairly accurate estimates that can help us cut your energy bill even more, and will help determine the most efficient way to power your home.