Going Solar – It’s Easier Than You Think
Thinking about going solar? Here’s help identifying your options.
Things to Consider
- Location, Location, Location
- Talk to solar contractors for details, but in short, solar requires southern exposure for maximum output, although east or west orientation may work.
- For best performance, there should be little or no shading year-round. Even partial shade on one portion of a panel can seriously degrade its output. Consider not only current shade but also what future shade might be caused by trees growing taller or nearby construction of tall buildings.
- Asking the Right Questions
- Use our list of considerations to ensure you get all the information you’ll need to make your project successful.
Choosing a Solar Contractor
We recommend hiring a qualified contractor to design and build your system and assist with the Net Metering application process.
