Solar Installation Video

Rooftops are the best location for solar panel installation because they can easily capture the sun’s energy and already have the structural specifications that solar panels require.

Most Solar PV systems can be installed within a few days of starting the installation process. Prior to laying the panels down, weather-resistant brackets and rails are securely installed directly on your roof to lay the foundation for the renewable energy system.

 

The solar panels are installed one at a time, using an interconnection system that locks them in place on your roof. The panels are then wired to an inverter that converts the power to electricity to use in your home.

Homeowners should expect to have their power shut off for a short amount of time during the final stages of the installation process. After the solar panels are installed on your roof, there is very little noise or maintenance required, due to a lack of moving parts.

For more information on what to expect when installing a Solar PV system on your roof, connect with a Professional Installer today.

Solar Panel Installation

A Renewable Home Energy solar contractor will walk you through each step of your solar project from evaluation to monitoring to ensure solar energy success.

1. Evaluation – Is solar energy a smart choice for you?

Your local Renewable Home Energy solar contractor will conduct a thorough evaluation and audit to determine if using solar power is right for you. This may start with a phone consultation to get information about your energy usage and goals. A certified technician will then come to your home or business to take measurements and evaluate possible locations for your panels.

Deciding on the best placement of solar panels at your site is key to achieving the most energy savings. Most solar panels are placed on south facing roofs of houses, garages, sheds, carports, porches or awnings. However, panels that face east and west may work too.

Your technician will discuss all issues that may affect your solar installation and its effectiveness at this time. The size, age, material or pitch of your roof, as well shading issues should be addressed. If roof installation is not viable, your technician will discuss alternatives such as ground or pole mounted solar panels.

2. Proposal – Your solar energy blueprint.

A design for your solar project showing the layout of your solar panels and its system components will be presented to you for approval. This proposal should provide a blueprint for achieving the maximum solar power output to meet your present and future electric needs. Upon your approval, your installer will obtain all required permits as well as complete the solar rebate paperwork to get you the financial benefits of using solar.

3. Installation – Connecting your home or business to the sun.

Installation times can vary depending on the project, but most projects take just 2 to 5 days. First, the installation crew will position and secure the mounting system on your roof to lay the foundation for the panels. Then the solar panels are installed. The panels are then wired to a central inverter that converts the electricity generated by the photovoltaic solar cells into electricity to use in your home. Your contractor will also install a monitoring system so you can keep track of your solar project’s performance.

4. Start-up – Watching solar energy work for you.

After installation, your solar energy system will be inspected by the appropriate utility and building inspectors. Your installer will then turn your system on and will help you monitor your solar energy production to ensure the system is working to its fullest potential. Your home or business is now producing clean, renewable energy at a fraction of the cost.

Solar Panel Installation

Although your solar panels are made to withstand extreme temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow and require little to no maintenance, your installer should recommend regular inspections and cleaning to make sure your system is operating at its fullest potential. Most solar panels have a 25 to 30 year warranty.

Solar In Your Home

As electricity and fuel costs continue to rise, solar power has become increasingly more valuable.

By installing solar panels on your roof, you can capture the sun’s renewable energy to efficiently heat, cool, and power your home. As a result, you save money on your monthly electricity bill and deliver less of an impact on the environment.

With a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy system, your family will never have to worry about losing electricity due to a storm or broken power line again. Once the solar panels are installed, you are able to produce and use your own electricity to power your appliances. Excess power generated from the panels can even be stored for future usage.

Homeowners who invest in solar panels can receive incentives and tax credits, making it a more affordable option. Your family can be credited for the electricity you produce and even sell the surplus electricity back to the grid.

Not only will you be saving money by installing solar panels on your roof, but you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint as Solar PV is non-polluting. For more information on how your family can benefit from solar PV panels, connect with a Professional Installer now.

Benefits of Solar Panels

Solar energy has become a popular resource for generating inexpensive, green electricity and offer many benefits as the main power source for your home. With Solar PV panels, you will produce electricity more efficiently, significantly reducing your energy bill each month.

Benefits of Solar PV Panels

  • The energy and heat from the sun is free. Once Solar PV panels are installed, there are no electrical expenses necessary to power them.
  • Solar cells can last a lifetime.
  • Solar power takes advantage of Net Metering, the practice of crediting homeowners for electricity they produce and return to the power grid. You can also sell your surplus electricity back to the grid.
  • There are no moving parts, thus requiring very little maintenance.
  • Solar PV panels don’t make any noise while extracting energy from the sun.
  • Solar PV panels don’t need direct sunlight to work; they can still generate some electricity when it is overcast.
  • Solar power is reliable – when power lines are broken or utility companies fail, solar polar still captures energy from the sun.
  • Electricity can be stored in solar batteries for future usage.
  • Solar power is versatile, powering inventions such as cars, water heaters, fountains, buildings, and satellites.
  • Solar PV creates jobs. The production of solar panels for domestic use is becoming a growing source of employment in research, manufacture, sales, and installation.

Solar PV Environmental Benefits

Benefits of Solar Panels

  • Solar Energy is a renewable resource. This means we are not in danger of depleting the earth’s reserves.
  • It is non-polluting. Unlike oil, solar power usage does not emit any greenhouse gases, nor does the acquisition of it harm ecosystems through spills or dredging.
  • A typical home solar PV system has the potential to save over a ton of carbon dioxide per year.

Basics of solar panels

Every hour, the sun emits enough energy to power the whole planet for an entire year. Using the Sun’s energy and heat can save you thousands on utility bills and can help the United States lessen its dependence on imported fuel sources.

Solar energy provides an alternative to the fossil fuels that are currently used to heat and cool your home. Coal, oil, and natural gas are not only limited resources that can be very expensive, but they create pollution and contribute to Global Warming.

Solar energy can be harnessed in two ways: Solar Hot Water or Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels.

Solar Photovoltaic is one of the most efficient means of harnessing the Sun’s renewable energy. By installing Solar PV Panels on your rooftop, you can capture the Sun’s energy and convert it into electricity. Within each panel are solar cells, which can last a lifetime, offering a cost-effective alternative that requires very little maintenance once installed.

 

 

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Some questions about Geothermal systems

Do geothermal heat pumps heat and cool my home?

Geothermal heat pumps can both heat and cool your home. The same loop works for both heating and cooling. To supply heat, the system pulls heat from the Earth and circulates it through your conventional duct system. For cooling, the system pulls heat from your home and moves it back into the earth. A geothermal system can also be used to provide hot water and dehumidify your home.

How efficient is a geothermal heat pump?

The Environmental Protection Agency considers geothermal heat pumps to be one of the most efficient heating and cooling systems available. Since geothermal systems use the constant temperature of the earth to deliver heat and cooling for your home, they can reach 300% to 600% efficiency. You’ll receive consistent temperatures that are much warmer in the winter than conventional heat pumps provide and cooler, dehumidified air in the summer.

How soon will I see the savings with a geothermal heat pump?

Although the purchase and installation cost of a residential geothermal heat pump is higher than that of other heating and cooling systems, its high efficiency will result in much lower utility bills, allowing your initial investment to be recouped in as little as two to five years. Plus, financing and incentives for choosing renewable energy can save you even more money on your investment.

Can I use a geothermal heat pump where I live?

Geothermal heat pumps can be used almost anywhere as ground temperatures are relatively constant throughout the United States. The system takes advantage of the Earth’s constant temperature by circulating water or other liquids through pipes buried in a continuous loop, either horizontally or vertically depending on how much land area is available.

Will the buried loop affect lawn or landscaping?

Once buried, loops do not affect the growth of landscaping. The installation of a horizontal loop will require more landscape restoration than a vertical loop installation.

How long will a geothermal heat pump last?

Some questions about Geothermal systems

A geothermal heat pump can last twice as long as conventional heating and cooling systems. The underground piping is usually warranteed for up to 50 years, and the heat pump for 20 or more years. With long life and little maintenance requirements, overall system costs are much lower with geothermal systems.

Geothermal Installation

Geothermal heat pumps can be easily integrated into your existing heating or cooling system. However, the type of system and ground loop greatly depends on the amount of land you have available and your heating and cooling requirements.

The system of a Geothermal Installation

No matter the type of system, homeowners should expect some disruption throughout the installation process. Installing a geothermal heat pump system can take between 1-3 days, depending on the type of ground loop system you choose.

Horizontal systems result in greater disruption to your property than vertical systems, due to the style of ground loop system. While vertical systems drill deep down into the earth, horizontal systems cover more land, drilling only 4 feet deep.

These systems can be installed in 2-3 days, while pond systems can be installed in 1-2 days and require a water source.

Geothermal Installation

It is important you ask your Geothermal Installer about the time frame and installation expectations prior to installing a geothermal heat pump system on your property. Connect with an installer now to learn how easy it is to install a geothermal system and start saving money on your utility bills.

Geothermal Loops

Geothermal heat pumps connect to a ground loop system that transfers heat to and from your home. There are a number of different ground loop systems, all of which are designed differently to meet your needs and the land characteristics.

The question often asked is, “Which loop works the best?” The answer: all of them. Each type of loop, when designed properly, can yield equal effectiveness to the geothermal heat pump system. Depending on the type of land and how much space is available will dictate which loop system is best. For more information on installing a geothermal ground loop system, connect with a contractor today.

Types of Geothermal Ground Loops Systems

Open Loop System – Uses well water as the heat exchange fluid that circulates directly through the heat pump system.

Closed Loop System – Circulates a water and antifreeze solution through the geothermal pipes, carrying heat to a heat exchanger.

Standing Column Well System – Uses a well to circulate water between the ground and the geothermal heat pump to heat and cool your home more efficiently.

Vertical Loop System – Used when there is not enough property for trenching, minimizing the disturbance to the existing landscaping.

Horizonal Loop System – Generally most cost-effective for residential installations, where sufficient land is available for trenches at least 4 feet deep.

Pond or Lake System – For sites with an adequate body of water: at least .5 acre with a minimum depth of 8 feet.

Geothermal Loops

Horizontal Bored System – Commonly utilized in the running of natural gas lines, fiber optic, or utility cables, it is the least invasive and reliable way to install geothermal pipes.

Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

Geothermal heat pumps are a necessary component when installing a geothermal system in your home. As the central heating and cooling system, geothermal heat pumps transfer heat to and from the ground, by way of a ground loop.

Geothermal heat pumps function like your conventional heat pump, using high-pressure refrigerant to capture and move heat in and out of your home. However, the use of a geothermal heat pump supplies your home with high efficiency heating and cooling, cutting utility bills by up to 70% each month.

Types of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems:

All-in-One – The most common type of geothermal heat pump that comes in a packaged unit. This air system typically replaces a fossil fuel furnace or air-handler.

Split – Geothermal heat pumps are separated into two sections: the compressor and the water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger in one cabinet, with the blower assembly and air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger in the other.

Hydronic – Water is heated and used in radiant floor heating, hydronic air handlers, hot water for personal use or for heating a pool or spa.

Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

DX Systems – Refrigerant circulates through copper tubing placed in the ground and exchanges heat directly with the soil through the walls of the copper tubing.

Geothermal energy in Your home

Do you sacrifice the temperature in your home, so as not to produce a high energy bill each month?

The temperature and humidity levels greatly affect our ability to be comfortable within our homes. By installing geothermal heat pumps, you have the opportunity to eliminate these costs, as the Earth’s heat is transferred to and from your home.

To achieve a greater comfort within your home, a properly-sized, efficient heating and cooling system is necessary. Geothermal heat pumps provide heat for all devices, including:

  • Air duct system
  • In-floor heating
  • Radiators
  • Baseboards

 

This makes replacing your conventional heat pump system with a Geothermal Heat Pump System very easy.

A traditional heating and cooling system utilizes an outdoor condensing unit for the cooling process. Often times, these units are placed in locations that are not desirable, such as by a deck or bedroom. Not only are they very noisy, but they take up a lot of room and aren’t aesthetically pleasing.

By installing geothermal heat pumps, you can eliminate unsightly equipment by housing the new equipment inside your basement or attic. As one of the quietest systems available today, you will never have to worry about loud noises like your conventional system produces.

Geothermal heat pumps offer homeowners many benefits; learn more about the geothermal energy benefits now.

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