Most people choose to have solar photovoltaic (electricity-producing)
panels installed on the roof of their homes as this provides elevation
and consequently less chance of the panels being shaded by surrounding
buildings and trees.
If the panels are at the same angle as the roof, they are afforded
better protection from the wind, and are less likely to be damaged.
There are, however, some limiting factors: the roof must provide
sufficient space to accommodate the solar panels, the roof structure
needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the solar panels, and
the roof must face the sun (face south in the northern hemisphere and
north in the southern hemisphere), and it must be unshaded for most of
the day.
If solar panels are at a different angle to the roof, planning permission may be required.
Non-roof-mounted solar panels allow for increased flexibility in
placement and are suitable for use in circumstances where the roof does
not meet the above requirements.
While solar panels are expensive to install, once installed they
require very little maintenance, and will yield value for many years to
come – the resultant savings on electricity bills could quickly exceed
the cost of installation and maintenance.
In addition, rebates and tax credits are often available, with a tax
credit of 30% of the cost offered in the United States. Households with
large electricity bills will experience the greatest financial return on
this investment.
Solar panels can also greatly increase the value of a house, with
potential buyers seeing the potential electricity saving as a huge
incentive.
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