If you're considering adding solar panels to your current system, there are several factors that you need to consider. These include space requirements and the size of your inverter. Additional permits may be required from your municipality. Ask your solar installer about these matters.
Space
First, you need to know how much space you have. It is possible to add solar panels into your existing system. This will allow you to boost your power production. You should make sure that the panels you choose are compatible with the system you have.
The space available to add solar panels depends on the size of your existing system and how many kWs you plan to add. To add three kWs to your system, you'll need at minimum 15 square feet. You can use this space as a balcony or extension. It is important to think about how you will utilize the extra energy.
Inverter size
It is critical to select the right inverter size when adding solar panels to an existing system. A wrong size inverter can result in reduced peak output and other negative effects. Inverters of the wrong size will produce less power and ramp up/down more slowly during the afternoon.
An inverter should be the same size as the solar array size when adding solar panels. The array can be oversized to increase its efficiency and allow it to capture more energy throughout the day.
Energy production
It's possible to expand energy production by adding solar panels to an existing system, but there are some things you should consider before making the decision. It is important to decide how many panels you need and how much you need to generate energy to get the most out of your investment. You might only use a handful of the panels so it's best to avoid adding too many. Before making this final decision, be sure to take into account the size of your roof.
You may not be eligible for the state's generous solar feed-in tariff if you have a solar system already. However, you can add additional panels to your system. It is possible to expand your system by adding solar panels and the battery bank together.
Electricity bills can be reduced
You can save money on your electricity bills by adding solar panels to an existing system. Solar energy can be used to produce energy and then store it in a bank. Your location and household electricity demand will impact the savings. The average home that has a high proportion of gas appliances will use more electricity than homes with mostly electric appliances. Your savings potential will depend upon many factors, such as how much sun you get daily, how many panels you want, and how much labor it takes to install them.
While solar energy is a great way to lower your electric bills, it's not able to work in the daylight hours. If the sun is shining all day, your solar panels will generate more electricity than you use. Your bill will reflect the difference and you'll be issued credits for excess electricity from your solar panels. These credits will last for up to 12 months.
Assessing your energy usage
Before you install solar panels on your existing system, it's important to determine how much energy you use. It will help determine how much power you really need. You will need to ask a few questions during the assessment. Specifically, you will want to examine your electric utility bill. It will usually show how many kWh you use on average per day.
It is important to determine how much energy you consume each day before adding solar panels to an existing system. Solar energy will generate excess electricity, which you can store in solar batteries to send back to your grid. This will make you a Net Energy Customer, which means that you will pay for the electricity generated, and not the electricity used.