The main reason for choosing to install solar panels is the long-term reduction of energy costs and environmentally friendly energy production. Solar panels allow consumers to generate their own electricity, which reduces dependence on traditional energy sources and can significantly reduce electricity bills. In addition, solar energy is a renewable energy source that does not emit greenhouse gases and helps to reduce the carbon footprint. Below are some of the tips for installing solar panels.

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Installing solar panels on the roof of the house

1. Safety. Make sure that no objects around the panels can fall onto them causing damage or cover panels reducing efficiency thereof. Prior to installation of solar panels, please, verify if all the system components are not damaged, interconnectable, and properly certified.
2. Technical condition. Prior to installation of solar panels on the roof of your house, you should verify its technical condition (roofing and structure) and its opportunity to withstand wind load, panel systems, as well as weight of snow cover expected in winter.
3. Fastenings. Upon selection of the type of fastenings and their layout, one should consider the possible wind load – upon increase of the solar panel angle, surface area or the distance from the roof, wind load will increase as well.

Installation of solar panels on the ground

1. Environment. Upon selection of a place, where to install solar panel systems, make sure that third parties or animals are unable to access the panels, because they might cause damage. Pay attention to the environment, so that nothing falls onto the panels or covers them.
2. Technical condition. Make sure that all the components of the solar panel systems are not damaged, they have appropriate certificates and are interconnectable according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Fastenings. Upon selection of the type of solar panel system fastenings and foundations, bear in mind the possible wind load that they might be subjected to. Depending on the circumstances, the structure of fastenings might require deep concrete foundations.