Domestic solar PV panels are becoming increasingly common. They’re a brilliant way to make your own energy and some money. However, if you’re thinking about installing your own, it’s vital to ensure you get the most efficient solar panels possible.
There’s more to this process than simply buying the most efficient panels you can find. Keep reading to find out how to get efficient solar panels in 4 easy steps.
1. Come up with a budget
An important thing to do when starting your search for efficient photovoltaic panels is decide on your budget. This isn’t as easy as choosing to hand over whatever you need for the best ones – the most efficient solar panels (typically 40– 50%) will be way out of budget. Rather, work out a rough figure of how much you want to invest and do some research to see what you can get for it.
2. Determine when you want to start earning a profit
Another vital thing you need to consider is when you want to start earning a profit on your photovoltaic panels.
If you’re planning on moving out of your house eventually or want to earn back your investment asap, buying panels at the top end of your budget probably isn’t the best choice. Usually, the more you invest the more efficient your panels will be. However, the bigger your initial investment, the longer it’ll take to feel the financial benefit of the Feed-in Tariff and energy bill savings.
If long-term profit and saving is your aim, then get the most efficient photovoltaic panels you can afford. But if you have more short-term needs, then think about investing a little less.
3. Bear space in mind
It’s also crucial to bear space in mind when buying photovoltaic panels. Before you get going, calculate how much room you have for solar panels in square meters. If you don’t have much room then it’s worth getting more efficient and expensive solar panels to maximise your output. But if you have a substantial amount of space then it may be more cost-efficient to install multiple less-efficient panels to produce the quantity of energy you need.
4. Think about the time of year
The time of year might also have an effect on your search for efficient solar panels. If your objective is long-term benefit then when you install your panels probably isn’t very important. However, if you want to maximise your short-term solar panel efficiency, try to have your panels in place by early spring. There are longer daylight hours in the spring and summer, so your panels will make more energy.
Following these 4 steps should help you to find efficient photovoltaic panels for your home that suit your budget and timeframe.
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