Once you've made the choice to purchase, install, and use a solar energy system, your journey from conceptualization to reaping the efficiency and savings benefits is likely to be a short one. While there are a few considerations and choices to keep in mind while choosing parts and implementing the system into your overall structural design, the process is a relatively simple one and can be done on your own, or with the assistance of a solar panel technician.
If you choose to design and install a set of solar panels by yourself, be sure to keep the following in mind, and as with any project, avoid low-quality components, as their small initial savings will lead to headaches and increased costs down the line.
Choosing appropriate specifications for your panels and subsequent battery bank is an important step, which should follow the determination of your overall solar energy load. Upon deciding how many appliances you'd like to run on solar energy, and obtaining their voltage requirements, you can arrange for an appropriate solar array and corresponding battery bank for optimal operation.
A proper understanding of the wiring requirements for connections between system components will ensure smooth operating and help prevent any shortages or other accidents.
Be sure to consider grounding your solar panels along with their system accessories via a grounding wire and rod; in addition to keeping you and your system safe from shock and fire, grounding is required in many areas by local laws.
When installing solar panels, keep common-sense placement in mind; areas with ample sunlight according to the season and directional orientation will work better than locations with shadows cast by trees or other obstructing objects.
The purchase and installation of important solar panels accessory components such as a controller (to regulate the energy flow between solar panels and the battery bank), and an inverter (to process energy from the battery bank to the electric system of your home or project location) will make easy and efficient system operation possible.
Once you've completed installation of your solar panels, there is little to no maintenance needed. The batteries themselves are the only components requiring mechanical upkeep of any kind.
Aside from reading the output on your controller to ensure you're getting the most from your solar panels, there's little work to be done, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the satisfaction of a self-sufficient power system that saves you money while helping to preserve the earth's precious natural resources.
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