The demand for rooftop solar panels for residential and commercial buildings is growing every year. Although solar energy provides a meager 0.5% of the electric power in the U.S., we can imagine a future when every single solar-ready roof will be transformed into a solar roof. This is not a far-fetched scenario: it took telephones about 65 ...
There are plenty of solar panel calculators out there for understanding your solar energy potential and cost savings, as we discussed in a previous article. The criteria for selecting the best calculator can be condensed into two for simplicity. First, does the solar calculator cover your region? As noted, PVGIS developed by the Joint Research ...
Understanding your solar energy potential and exploring the various options for putting solar panels on your roof can be daunting at first. Many homeowners start with some basic questions such as "Are solar panels worth it?" or "Can my roof support solar panels?". If the initial research looks promising, then they embark on a more ...