Installing solar panels is a huge benefit that could save you tons of money—not to mention, it will make your home eco-friendlier. However, a lot goes into determining whether your home would be a good candidate for solar panels. In this brief article, we'll show you how to tell if your home would be compatible with solar energy.
You Would Benefit Financially
You don't want to install solar panels unless you know your family will benefit from them. If making this change won't put a dent in your energy bill or save you a good chunk of money, then it might not be the best idea for now. Take a look at what you're currently paying for your energy bill, and juxtapose that with what you would pay to install and use the panels.
Your Home Has Unobstructed Access to Sunlight
Solar panels use the sun as an energy source, but they cannot do this if your roof or yard is covered in shade for half the day. Look around your yard; are there any big trees or other houses that could be in the way? Solar panels need to face a certain direction, so get an idea of where you would need to place the panels to better understand how sunlight would reach that area of the roof or yard.
How large your family home is and how much energy you use will determine how many panels you'll need. If you need a larger amount of energy, you must make sure you have room in your yard or on your roof for more panels. Still, you don't want to purchase more panels than you need—do some calculations before making a hard decision.
If you're still unsure of whether your home is a good candidate for solar panels, don't hesitate to talk with a professional to get a clearer picture of the benefits of installing solar panels.
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages. He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here Our Latest Web-Stories Never miss an episode of our real estate podcast. Install our FREE Podcast App available on iOS and Android. For your Apple Devices, click here to install our iOS App. For your Android Devices, click here to install our Android App. Check my videos on Youtube
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