Can my home, small business or school accommodate a PV system?
The amount of space needed by a PV system is based on the output of the PV system and the type of PV system installed. Most small “starter” systems need as little as 50 square feet, while larger systems can require up to 1,000 square feet. A typical 1-kilowatt (kW) system should occupy approximately 100 square feet. If your location limits the physical size of your system, you may want to install a system that uses more efficient PV modules. Greater efficiency means that the module uses less surface area to convert sunlight into a given amount of electric power.
