{"id":10105,"date":"2020-04-13T02:03:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T02:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-bang-for-buck-out-of-solar\/"},"modified":"2020-08-13T16:48:08","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T16:48:08","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-bang-for-buck-out-of-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-bang-for-buck-out-of-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most bang for buck out of solar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is the most effective way to run your home with solar power? Find out what size and type of solar energy<\/a> solution is right for your household.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The type of solar energy<\/strong> system you need will depend a lot on where your home is, how big it is, how many people live there and how you use your electricity.<\/p>\n

So when considering a switch to solar, it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s available to you and what solar powered system is actually going to work in your home.<\/p>\n

We spoke with Origin Energy expert Cameron Geason for his tips on how to get the most bang for buck out of your solar energy plan.<\/p>\n

Can I get solar?<\/h2>\n

There are several factors that come into play, but the main questions pertain to your roof and its exposure to sunlight.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerally speaking, north or north-west facing homes that are not blocked by trees or shade from other buildings are ideal,\u201d Cameron begins.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile some roof angles work better than others, every roof receives light. So, even if your roof is not angled directly towards the sun, you can still place a solar system<\/strong> on your roof and enjoy the benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Is your house fit for solar? It mostly depends on your roof. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

While most roofs should be a fine fit for panels, if there are concerns about safety or the use of asbestos<\/a> in building materials<\/a>, you will have a few extra hoops to jump through before you can have panels installed.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, although panels are suited to most roof materials, a tin roof is best because they are durable and can outlive your solar panels.<\/p>\n

How many panels do I need?<\/h2>\n

Figuring out which system and plan is best for you will require shopping around and doing your research.<\/p>\n

To get a basic idea of what you might need, Origin has a handy\u00a0online solar calculator, that considers:<\/p>\n