Roofing and Solar – What You Need to Know
Solar power is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources, not only providing cleaner and greener electricity production but also saving money in terms of production costs.
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Roofers are well-suited to enter solar installation as a service provider. Adding solar can help expand and diversify their business while increasing profits and becoming more profitable.
Solar Shingles
Solar shingles are an innovative roofing technology that operates similarly to conventional solar panels. Made from crystalline silicon, solar shingles use photovoltaic cells to absorb sunlight and convert it to direct current energy that can power home appliances.
Solar shingles provide an alternative to traditional solar panels by not needing mounts or bracketing systems for installation; instead they can be placed directly onto roof decks without additional cost for mounting systems or bracketing systems. This allows solar shingles to blend seamlessly with existing roofing materials while simultaneously lowering installation costs.
CertainTeed and Suntegra offer solar shingles suitable for both new construction and existing roofs, produced in monocrystalline form to produce 70 watts per shingle of electricity production.
Luma Solar provides Miami-Dade hurricane-rated shingles that are three times stronger than traditional roof tiles and generate 80 watts of electricity per shingle, plus upgradable technology that keeps homeowners’ solar systems up-to-date as their shingles age.
There are numerous options for solar shingles, and they tend to be most cost-effective when applied during new construction or replacing an older roof. Furthermore, solar financial incentives may be available in your region.
Solar Panels
Solar panels are constructed from silicon or another semiconductor material and exposed to photons of sunlight; the photovoltaic effect creates electricity within these solar panels.
Solar panels produce energy depending on their installation size, wattage and how much sunlight they get throughout the year. To be productive they must be properly placed so as to absorb maximum sunlight directly while not taking in too much light during shadow periods.
Comparable to traditional electrical power sources, solar panels offer an eco-friendly and renewable form of energy that helps lower emissions while cutting electricity bills.
Installing solar systems may initially seem expensive, but costs have steadily decreased as the industry expands. You may be eligible for tax credits or incentives to lower costs or lease equipment instead.
Ground-Mounted Solar
Ground-mounted solar is an excellent alternative for homeowners who don’t wish to install panels on their roof, offering an eco-friendly way to save energy costs while saving money at the same time.
Ground-mounted solar systems offer many advantages over rooftop systems, not least their greater flexibility when it comes to where and how you install your system and aligning the panels. This enables you to maximize sunlight reaching the panels for increased energy production per watt.
Shade from nearby trees and structures may reduce the power output of your solar panel system, so it’s crucial that you consider its placement before installing one on your property.
When installing ground-mounted solar, make sure you find a reliable company with experience installing such systems, in order to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure the optimal performance of your system.
Solar Panel Installation
Solar panel installation can be an inexact science involving measuring, cutting and bending as well as connecting wires – not to mention it being potentially dangerous!
Before installing solar panels, a permit from your town government must first be secured in order to ensure that it complies with electrical codes.
Install the roof mounting systems such as racking rails and flashings made from metal that will support solar panels in place.
As you install your PV panels onto the racks, be sure that their flashings align with the spacing between their mounting holes on the frame and ensure tightening rails using a quality torque wrench.
Once your solar panel installation is complete, your home will begin producing electricity – saving money on energy bills while decreasing carbon emissions.