How do i convert my house to solar energy?
Converting to solar is more about how much power you use on a daily basis, where you live and how much space you have to install the PV panels. First – make a note of your power consumption for the last year or so. Then look at anything you can cut consumption on – new appliances, home improvements, alternative heating/cooling. Second – Survey your location for solar potential. Remember the sun’s ability to power PV panels will change significantly if you the more north you are. Last – Plan for what you use. If you normally consume 4kW/day you will need to capture (and store in batteries) 4kW of solar on average. You can mount 5-6kW and if you have reverse metering have you meter spin backwards during the day and use the grid power at night. If you can reduce your need from 4kW to 2kW you can save on the amount of panels you buy. For maximum solar potential you will need to mount the PV panels on a tracker – a motorized stand that will tilt and turn the panels to follow the sun. Thus y
