You need to think about several things when you are considering adding solar panels on to your existing system. These include space requirements as well as the size of the inverter and energy generation. Additional permissions may be required by your municipality. These are questions you should ask your solar installer.
Space
First, you need to know how much space you have. Solar panels can be a great way of increasing your power generation. 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. If you plan to add three kWs, for example, you will need at least 15 square feet of additional space. You can use this space as a balcony or extension. But you need to consider how you will make use of the extra energy.
Inverter size
When adding solar panel to an existing system it is essential to select the right size of inverter. Inverters that are too small can cause reduced peak output, which can lead to serious problems. 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. By increasing the size of the array, you can increase its efficiency by allowing it more energy to be collected during the day.
Energy production
You can increase energy production by adding solar cells to an existing system. However, there are some things that you need to consider before making the decision. In order to ensure that you'll get the maximum benefit from your investment, you should determine the number of panels you need and the total amount of energy you need to generate. Because you might only use a small number of panels, it's better to not add too much. You should also consider the size of your roof and your budget before making this decision.
While you may not be eligible for the generous state-solar feed-in tariff if a system has been installed already, you can still add solar panels to it. The battery bank and solar panel are often installed together making it easy for expansion.
How to reduce your electricity bills
You can add solar panels on to your existing system to reduce your electricity costs. 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. A home with a large number of gas appliances will typically use less electricity than homes that have mainly electric appliances. Your savings potential will depend on several factors, including how much sunlight you receive each day, the number of solar panels you want to install, and the amount of labor you need to pay.
While solar energy is a great way to lower your electric bills, it's not able to work in the daylight hours. Solar panels that are exposed to the sun all day will produce more electricity than what you use. Your bill will reflect this difference, and you will be given credits for excess electricity generated by the solar panels. These credits can last up to 12 month.
Assessing your energy consumption
Assessing your energy use is one of the most important steps before adding solar panels to your current system. It will help you determine how much solar power you actually need. A few questions are required to help you assess your needs. You'll want to look at your electric utility bills. It will often show how many kWh are used on an average day.
Before adding solar panels to your existing system, it's essential to evaluate how much energy you use in a typical day. 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.