Want To Save Money? Install Solar Panels On Your Home

Energy bills keep getting higher and this can be hard to deal with. One thing you can do to help cut costs and save a lot of money is to hire a solar panel installation company to install solar panels on your roof. Below is information about solar panel installation to help you decide if you would like to do this. 

Types of Solar Panels 

There are different types of solar panels you can choose from. One type is monocrystalline. This is a highly efficient solar panel that produces great performance.  You will find this is generally the most expensive you can purchase. This is due to the way the panels are processed. For example, with monocrystalline panels, solar cells are made with one silicon crystal. This means it takes longer to create the entire solar panel. 

The second type of solar panel is polycrystalline. This type is less expensive when compared to monocrystalline panels. This is because the cells that are produced come from silicon fragments instead of a single silicon crystal. This makes it much faster to produce these panels. 

There are also thin film solar panels that are flexible and easier to transport. This also does not have as high efficiency and performance as the other two types of solar panels. It is also less expensive to have these solar panels installed because they do not weigh as much. 

Solar Panel Installation

When you decide that you would like to install solar panels, a contractor from a solar panel installation company will come to your home. They will determine if solar panels work well for you. For example, if you live in an area that has a lot of trees and your home does not get a lot of sun, solar panels will not work well for you. If the trees are yours, you can have them trimmed to take care of this problem. The contractor will also measure your roof to determine the size of solar panels you need. 

To install solar panels the company uses scaffolding to reach your roof. They then install solar panel mounts to mount the solar panels onto. The panels are installed next, and the panels are then wired. A solar inverter is installed which is used to convert solar energy into the power your home needs. A solar battery is also installed.   

The solar panel installation company can help you decide what type of solar panels will work best for you and your family. 

For more information, contact a company like Custom Solar and Electric, LLC.