5 Things To Consider When Choosing Solar

  • By Bayou Solar
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  • 26 Apr, 2019
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The Top Reasons For Choosing Your Solar Panels

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The benefits of solar energy are irrefutable and have proven to produce results every time. Assuming you've done your research on the cost-effective & energy efficient properties, now you're ready to purchase but have no clue which way to turn or who to trust.

Luckily, we know what you're going through and have an easy breakdown of the most important things to consider before choosing the style, size and company for your solar panels. 

1. Choose a solar energy company that offers quality and a fair price

Once you've done your research on the benefits of solar panels, now you need to determine who you're going to trust to install and maintain your solar. Quality and price are the two biggest factors here that you need to think about. Do you want to sacrifice quality for the sake of a smaller price? Find the most expensive option and assume they're the best option? The best choice is to find a healthy balance of quality and price that you are comfortable with, as well as a company you feel can best provide for you. 

  • An easy way to gain knowledge or experience of a potential solar installer is by checking their Google reviews
  • Word of mouth by local customers provides extreme value as well to gain direct insight
  • Shop around. First impressions go a long way. Gain a better understanding of their company culture and values.

2. Consider the costs

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The cost of some solar projects can get quite expensive. While cost should not be your only factor involved in your decision, it definitely plays a huge part. The solar energy sector is a fast growing, competitive industry which cost is pretty even for relevant companies to stay competitive. A big factor is the responsive service and willingness of the company to work with you. Shop around, compare prices, and don't fall for the myth that going green involves going broke in the process.

3. Assess the energy efficiency performance

Obviously, you want the most bang for your buck, right? You want to pay attention to the conversion of light being received and in return, converted to electrical power.  Understanding a reasonable demand for the size of your home or whichever type of appliance you are looking to power should be a factor as well. For example; there is no need to buy the largest system available to power a 1,500 sq/ft home when you can purchase a smaller system to adequately meet your needs. Naturally, with the larger systems, comes the larger price.

4. Keep the % per degree Fahrenheit as low as possible

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Understanding the solar panels' temperature coefficient is a huge measure of how they will perform overall. When temperature of a solar panel increases, the output decreases. You want to keep this number a small as possible to avoid overheating and to achieve the best conversion of power. 

5. Pay attention to the warranty

The provided warranty can reflect a companies' confidence in the products they offer. Find a warranty that lasts up to 25 years to ensure you're getting a quality product. If a company isn't confident in the products they sell & install, then you should consider your options. Aside from warranties, ensure your company is providing energy saving credits from both the federal and state governments.

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For all of your solar needs, contact Bayou Solar LLC today! We provide residential and commercial energy solutions in New Orleans and surrounding areas. 

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