It’s actually not uncommon at all for those who purchase solar panel systems to request adding solar panels to an existing system. This usually happens in the years immediately after, particularly those who only get a system that’s about equal to their current consumption at the time.
Expanding a roof-mounted or ground-based solar array by adding additional panels can help you generate more electricity and keep your savings at a maximum, but is it even possible to do so? It depends on a few things, which we’ll explore here briefly.
When it comes to adding a new solar panel, there are a few questions you should ask yourself:
When you have an older system and wish to expand, you might have to consider installing a second system and running them side-by-side. This is a great way to dramatically increase your energy production, but it’s also a more expensive option and you might not have room for all of the additional panels. Otherwise, you might simply wish to upgrade your panels to new technology.
If you have a newer system, expanding can be as simple as adding a few panels, but you may also need to upgrade your inverter if the added flow is too much. One option a lot of systems are starting to include are “micro-inverters” which actually do away with the central inverter all together. Instead, each panel comes with a small inverter already installed that can handle the flow of electricity that panel produces. As a result, the panels themselves feed AC power directly into your home’s system, reducing the risk of an inverter failure and making expansion far simpler than ever before.
If you’re looking to expand your solar panel system, call SunPower® by Quality Home Services now! We offer a wide range of high-quality and high-efficiency products produced by SunPower®, one of the leaders in solar technology in the United States to ensure you receive quality products that will keep you completely satisfied. We also back up each of our installations with top-quality service and maintenance to keep your home running efficiently and your electric bills as low as possible.
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