3 Important Size Factors to Consider about Solar Panels
When determining the size of your solar power system and the number of solar panels you need, your energy consumption habits and the goals you wish to accomplish should be considered.
In general, each kilowatt of solar energy produced by your solar panel system provides between 3 to 5 kWh of clean, renewable energy each day. Typically, three to four solar panels are required to generate one kilowatt of electricity.
Avoid making the mistake of believing that one size fits all when it comes to purchasing your new solar system. When looking for the ideal size solar panel system, there are three critical factors to consider:
1. Household Solar Energy Requirements
The size of the solar panel system that you need will be determined by how much money you want to save on your power bills. Have a clear goal of how much energy you want your solar system to provide, and communicate this to your solar system designer.
The size of the system you need, the number of solar panels you require, and the way it is constructed for future development will all be determined by your energy goals. Even if you choose a smaller system that will not meet 100 per cent of your energy requirements. Your new investment will still assist in reducing your electricity bills practically immediately and may even position you for the simple installation of a battery in the future.
Make sure that your provider has built the system with extension and modification in mind if you decide to start small. You may also need to expand your system’s size or add battery storage in the future.
2. Daily Energy Consumption
The number of solar panels you may need should be determined by your existing energy consumption habits as well as the goals you have in mind.
Examining your power bills is the most effective method of determining your current energy use habits. Bring together a collection of your previous year’s worth of power bills and search for the number indicating your “average daily energy usage” on each of them. It will usually be shown on the first or second page of the statement and in kilowatt-hours or “kWh.”
Record this amount for each bill you have, and take the average of all totals to arrive at your final figure. It is your average energy use over 24 hours, encompassing both day and nighttime hours, that will be the ultimate figure you arrive at.
Once you have this number, enter it into a simple solar calculator, and you will be able to determine how many solar panels you may need.
3. Availability of Sunlight
Solar panels, without a doubt, need sunlight to function effectively. Yet a surprising percentage of individuals are entirely ignorant of the quantity of sunlight that their home gets, much alone the number of solar hours it receives. This may directly impact the number of solar panels that they will need in the future.
Aspects such as where you reside in Australia and season impacts the amount of sunlight that enters your home. In winter, sunshine hours are reduced due to shorter and cloudier days that are characteristic of the season.
Perth has the highest average amount of sunshine hours of all of Australia’s major cities, with Adelaide not far behind. Melbourne and Tasmania have the lowest average number of sunlight hours. Consequently, a family in Melbourne may need a larger system to produce the same amount of energy as a family in Adelaide or Perth, due to the greater amount of sunlight available.
Conclusion
Solar energy is the wave of the future, and many people are taking advantage of this chance to produce electricity for their homes and businesses without relying on conventional electricity sources.
Solar energy may be used wherever there is sunlight, so long as there is sunlight! If you reside in a remote area without access to electricity, this is a great energy source. Independent solar systems may be installed in distant areas, and they can enhance the lives of a large number of people.
Iconic Solar is dedicated to providing sustainable energy like solar installation and battery energy storage for all homes and buildings. We’ve helped our many clients save a lot of energy and money, and we can help you too.
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