| estion are ask, Is it a great idea to go solar or if | | | | offer such as,estimate for cost,size of |
| it's not?What are the advantages?Its solar really | | | | system,performance,and value of system. |
| good for my home or business.The advantages in | | | | Identifying these factors begins the site surveying |
| this solar technoloy are the electricity supplied by | | | | process,which influences all other subsequent |
| a pv system displaces electricity from some | | | | system design and installation procedures,including |
| other power-generating technology.If the | | | | solar equipment,preparing bids,planning and |
| alternative is very expensive,such as a utility | | | | completing pv system.Installer and designers of |
| connection to a remote location,then the pv | | | | pv system must identify the customers |
| system can save you alot of money.This is a | | | | need,concerns and answer all question a customer |
| great advantage for your home. | | | | should ask.Some customers may be very |
| Yes,its great having a solar system install in you're | | | | informed while others may need the installerto |
| home or business,the benefits are huge but we | | | | explain the types of systems and their |
| need to consider a few things.Before we go out | | | | costs,functions,and performance.Many solar |
| and purchase a system we need to know,It's | | | | contractors provide literature to help customers |
| they're sufficient sun hours where i live?and how | | | | identify their options. |
| many sun hours in a daily basis.We need to | | | | The cost and funding is the major concern to |
| determine what are our | | | | customers.Fortunately,there are many resources |
| needs,concerns,expectation.Hiring a professional pv | | | | for renewable energy,including financing,state and |
| installer is really the best choice, he or she can | | | | federal incentives,and credits.When discussing your |
| explain the process of determining potetial array | | | | needs with pv installers and have the solar |
| location ,methods and diagramming shadding | | | | system that cover your needs,ask them for |
| patterns. | | | | information on applicable funding |
| What to really consider before purchasing a solar | | | | programs.Later,when the system is figured |
| power system: | | | | out,the contractor or installer can use this |
| Need to discuss with the professional you | | | | information to help you apply for these programs. |
| hire,considerations in determining the suitability and | | | | Also have in mind tha installers must coordinate a |
| condition of existing roof,stuctural systems. | | | | schedule and minimize potential delays to ensure |
| Electrical systems and equipment. | | | | the work is completed in a timely manner.The pv |
| Ask the professional installer to explain the | | | | installer should discuss the installation process with |
| function of an energy audit and idetify | | | | the customer.Schedule should have flexibility to |
| opportunities for conservation and energy | | | | accommodate unavoidable delays such as |
| efficiency. | | | | weather or shipping delays. |
| What you should consider when a proposal is | | | | |