Solar Panel Installation & Services in Vernon BC

If you are considering getting residential solar panels for your home but want to stay connected to the electrical grid, then a “grid-tied” system may be worth checking out.

Grid-tied systems allow homeowners to generate their own power with solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and send back excess energy into the electric grid when they produce more than what is being consumed on-site.

There’s no need for expensive batteries that can run down storage capacity during long periods of cloudy weather!

If you want to be energy independent, then an off-grid solar PV system is right for you. This allows excess power from the sun during a sunny day and stores it in batteries so that when there’s no sunlight available – such as on cloudy days. 

When you need extra power, a backup generator can be used to generate electricity. This type of system allows the homeowner to create and consume all of its own energy, without being serviced by a utility.

If you are considering getting residential solar panels for your home but want to stay connected to the electrical grid, then a “grid-tied” system may be worth checking out.

Grid-tied systems allow homeowners to generate their own power with solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and send back excess energy into the electric grid when they produce more than what is being consumed on-site.

There’s no need for expensive batteries that can run down storage capacity during long periods of cloudy weather!

One way to save money on your electric bill is by using a hybrid solar system. This type of system combines the elements of a grid-tied and off-grid setup minus the backup generator. The batteries are charged from both sources, depending on which one costs less or accessible at any given time.

This type of system is most advantageous when you have “time of use” charges. Batteries can be used for power during peak periods (when electricity is the most expensive) if your home solar is not generating enough power such as during a midday summer thunderstorm.

The roof mount is the most common type of home solar installation. This means that solar racking, which holds panels in place, can be installed directly on a roof. Panels may also attach to flat or sloping roofs made from metal, shingles, or rubber materials

This system can work for a variety of building types with good exposure, few obstructions, little shading or other obstacles that would keep them from being in direct sunlight.

Ground-mounted solar PV systems are secured to a rack structure that is connected to either the ground or a carport. These systems are great for those with larger energy needs.

Ground-mounted systems are scalable if you need extra power in the future whereas a rooftop system will restrict your expansion. Ground mount systems can be aligned for maximum sunlight to make the solar array more efficient.

Sometimes homeowners think that roof-mounted systems harm the curb appeal of their home and looking for an alternative.

There are a ton of reasons why homeowners and businesses are going solar but improving the environment and reducing their energy costs are the most common. Most people are aware that switching to solar is a significant home efficiency upgrade. They are eager to reduce their carbon footprint while improving their property’s value.

So, whether your motivations for switching to home solar energy are economic, personal, or environmental, this top ten list will have something for everyone. With the Okanagan receiving more than three hundred days of sunshine a year, you can see why going solar is good for your home or business and why it’s more popular than ever in BC. So here they are!