You need to think about several things when you are considering adding solar panels on to your existing system. These include space requirements, the size of the inverter, and energy production. Additional permits may be required from your municipality. These matters can be discussed with your solar installer.
Space
If you're considering adding solar panels to your existing system, the first thing you should know is what kind of space you have available. A great way to increase your power output is to add solar cells to your existing system. It is important to make sure the panels are compatible with your system.
The size of your system and the number of kWs that you want to add to it will determine how much space is available for solar panels. To add three kWs to your system, you'll need at minimum 15 square feet. You could use this space to add a balcony, an addition, or a garage. It is important to think about how you will utilize the extra energy.
Inverter size
When adding solar cells to an existing system, it's important to choose the right inverter. An inverter that is too large can result in lower peak output. Inverters of the wrong size will produce less power and ramp up/down more slowly during the afternoon.
When adding solar panels to an existing system, the size of the inverter must be matched to the size of the solar array. The array can be oversized to increase its efficiency and allow it to capture more energy throughout the day.
Energy production
You can increase energy production by adding solar cells to an existing system. However, there are some things that you need to consider before making the decision. You need to determine how many panels and how much energy you want to get to maximize your investment. You might only use a handful of the panels so it's best to avoid adding too many. Before making this choice, it is important to consider the size and budget for your roof.
If you've already installed a solar system, you may not have access to the generous state solar feed-in tariff, but you can still add more panels to your system. In many cases, the battery bank and solar panels are installed together, making it easy to expand.
Lowering your electricity bill
Solar panels can be added to existing systems to help you save money on electricity. Solar energy can be used for energy generation and storage. The location of your household and the amount of electricity you use will affect how much savings are possible. Home with high amounts of gas appliances are likely to use less electricity compared to homes with more electric appliances. Your savings potential depends on many factors such as the amount of sunlight that you receive, the number and cost of the solar panels that you wish to install, as well the labor required.
While solar energy can reduce your bills, it will not work during daylight hours. Your solar panels will produce more electricity if the sun shines all day. This will reflect on your bill. You will also be eligible for credits for excess electricity produced by the solar panel. These credits can last up to 12 month.
Assessing your energy use
Before you install solar panels on your existing system, it's important to determine how much energy you use. It will help you determine how much solar power you actually need. A few questions are required to help you assess your needs. You will need to review your electric utility bill. It will usually show how many kWh you use on average per day.
It's important to assess how much electricity you use each day before adding solar panel to your existing system. In most cases, solar energy will produce excess electricity that you can store in solar batteries and send back to the grid. You will be a net customer, meaning that you pay for the electricity that you produce and not what you use.