Photovoltaic panels are free how to install them

Are 'free' solar panels a good idea?

Companies often offer “free” solar panels through leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs), where they install and maintain the panels at no upfront cost. “Free” solar panels can result in initial savings on your energy bills, but in the long run, the savings may not be as significant as owning your solar panels outright.

Can you get solar panels on your roof?

Under these agreements, you can get solar panels on your roof for no out-of-pocket costs–but you also won't own the system or be eligible for most solar incentives. If you don't want to spend any money upfront, financing your system with a $0-down solar loan is usually your best option.

Do I need an electrician to install solar panels?

Note: If you are not familiar with electrical wiring procedures, seek the help of a solar panel professional or electrician. However, there is a lot you can do yourself to install solar panels and a solar array so that you would need the electrician only for the wiring parts of the project.

How do I choose a solar installer?

Choose a solar installer. An installer can help you determine whether your roof is suitable for solar panels. Begin by researching qualified, insured installers online or asking for recommendations from people who’ve gone solar. Comparison-shop by asking multiple installers to come assess your roof.

Do solar panels need a ground platform?

A ground platform is needed if the panels are ground-mounted, and installing the solar panels is not difficult. What is more difficult is wiring them. If you have little or no electrical experience, please be safe and hire a professional solar contractor or an electrician to do the wiring. Solar panels, by design, attach to a frame.

How do you install solar panels on a roof?

Start with the racking system, which you’ll fix to your roof to hold your panels in place. Measure the space you have on your roof, and then arrange a solar panel design on the ground that fits within the allotted space. You can use chalk lines to create a guide for yourself on your roof.