So you’re planning for solar power in your South Carolina home? If so, follow this handy five-step guide to help you plan for solar power. In planning for solar you’ll want to consider your budget, the best placement location (south facing), and our five-step plan below:
1. Factors that need to be considered in a basic solar power system include the type of system, size and cost. Consider what you want to the solar system to do: heat and cool your home, heat water only, energize a specific appliance, or full electric and heating duties for your home.
2. Minimum Equipment you’ll need for a solar power system regardless of the size includes solar panels, power inverter, charge controller and batteries.
3. Next, determine the size of the solar power system you’ll need. Add up the wattage of all the appliances you plan to run off the solar energy system, figuring out the number of hours per day they'll all be used.
4. Now you know how many solar panels and batteries are needed. Next connect the batteries (there are multiple configurations using 2-, 4-, 6-, or 12-volt batteries) and chose what’s right for your solar power system.
5. Finally, choose the correct size of wire to run for your solar panels. Proper wire size will ensure maximum transfer of power to your batteries while preventing overheating.
For advice on planning solar power systems and other issues related to home comfort, please contact us at Comfort Services. We proudly serve South Carolina's Midlands area.
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