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Solar Power Panels in Charlotte, NC

We know that solar power panels can generate electricity in sunny, warm weather – which is good news for half the year, but what about the colder, gloomy weather of fall and winter?

Well, contrary to popular belief, solar power panels don’t stop performing during the cold season. When exposed to sunlight, solar cells produce electricity, and in fact, they’re more efficient in cooler temperatures. So, as long as the sun shines, solar power panels continue to generate electricity.

During winter, this can be very beneficial. The obvious use of household energy in winter is your heating system. Sunny weather will continue to power your home with solar energy, helping to eliminate or offset the cost of heating. Moreover, even when the skies are gray, solar energy still reaches the solar power panels, meaning that the system continues producing power.

However, it is important to keep the collectors on the solar power panels clear in order to harness the sun’s radiation, which charges the photovoltaic cells. Therefore, if the panels are covered in leaves or there’s anything else blocking them, sweep them off. This will make sure the panels get access to as much sunlight as possible before darkness sets in.

Solar power panels should produce 60 to 70% of your electricity requirements throughout the year. If they do, it’s definitely worth investing in this renewable and free energy source.

Tip: To make your ‘green’ power go further, use it sparingly by washing your clothes at a lower temperature or taking a shower instead of a bath.

Interested in solar power panels in Charlotte NC? Contact us at Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical. We provide quality products & services at affordable rates. Give us a call today!

You would have to be living under a rock to have not heard about solar power, but if you haven’t looked into it recently, you just might be surprised. Solar power panels are continually dropping in price and have finally reached a price that makes them a marvelous idea for those wanting to reduce their future utility costs. As electricity and gas costs continue to rise, there may not be a better time to make this change.

Between the lower costs for the solar power panel arrays and the incentives offered in many areas, the time period to recoup the initial outlay for the system has shortened dramatically. What used to take 20 or more years to pay for itself is down to about half of that, although this will vary depending on the circumstances. Some people add only a minimal amount of solar power panels to produce some watts just to augment their existing power systems, whereas others use enough to cover all their needs and even sell some of the overage to utility companies. Obviously how many panels are used and what type of setup is installed will dictate just how long it takes to recoup the initial cash outlay.

Nearly all areas require that the installation of either type of system be done through a qualified, licensed contractor and through a permit process. Even if one’s area does not have this requirement, because it is dealing with electricity, it is not recommended that a homeowner attempt this without a professional.

A solar power panel system will begin saving the homeowner utility costs the moment it starts up, and depending on the system, it can eliminate all or most of dependency on the local power company. An associate from a professional solar power panel installation company like Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical can sit down with you to calculate your long-term savings and break-even potential.