How to Choose the Right Solar Panel for Your Home

 

Are you considering upgrading to solar power? The solar panels you choose will impact energy production and savings. Considering factors beyond bottom-line cost ensures a lasting return on your solar investment. PacWest Solar’s residential solar panel installers in East Washington are here to help, providing essential information on how to choose the right solar panel for your home.

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Look for Home Solar Panel Technology That Maximizes Output

 

There are three common types of home solar panel technology, each offering distinct benefits and drawbacks:

 

Monocrystalline solar panels

Efficient, space-saving monocrystalline panels are ideal for compact spaces.

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Polycrystalline solar panels

Polycrystalline panels are budget-friendly, but larger and less efficient than other styles.

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Thin-film solar panels

Flexible and lightweight, thin-film panels operate less efficiently and have a shorter lifespan than other solar technologies.

 

PacWest Solar installs only premium, Tier-1 Talesun solar panels, which feature monocrystalline technology. Talesun panels offer options such as half-cut cells for enhanced low-light performance, as well as bifacial styles that capture sunlight on both sides, ensuring greater power production than conventional models even on overcast days.

 

Shop Options with the Longest Solar Panel Warranty

 

Ensure a lasting investment by choosing only high-quality solar panels built to withstand severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, snow, hail, and strong winds, alongside a 15+ year warranty. Our Talesun solar panels offer durable and lasting use, backed by 25 years of warranty coverage, ensuring maximum return on your investment.

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Consider How Your Roof Style and Home Location Impact Solar Panel Performance

 

When installing solar energy systems in East Washington, roof orientation and geography significantly impact solar panel performance:

 

Solar panels for south-facing roofs

South-facing roofs facilitate maximum sun exposure and energy production, with southeast and southwest-facing surfaces experiencing only a slight reduction in performance.

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Solar panels for east and west-facing roofs

East and west-facing roofs offer moderate output, with strong morning and afternoon sunlight, respectively, delivering about 20-30% less power than south-facing installations.

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Installing solar on north-facing roofs

North-facing roofs receive the least sun exposure, experiencing a 40% or larger reduction in output compared to south-facing panel installations.

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Roof angle

A roof angle equivalent to geographic latitude is optimal.

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Sunlight blockages

In addition to roof orientation, trees and nearby structures that block sunlight can negatively impact solar panel performance.

 

Our experienced solar installers can help you overcome installation challenges and maximize energy production. We’ll determine optimal solar panel location and angle parameters, installing on multiple roof faces and addressing obstructions to ensure maximum sun exposure.

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Understand How East Washington Weather Affects Solar Power Production

 

Our customers are often surprised to discover that the potential for producing solar energy in East Washington is quite good. Although spring and fall weather include a few showers, the region still receives plenty of sunlight, with about 170-200 sunny days per year. Cloud cover may reduce energy production, but rain and snow provide a natural cleansing effect, with panel slope facilitating runoff. Long spring and summer days maximize power production, while cool winter temperatures improve panel performance.

 

Ensure Your Solar Panel System Design Meets Your Energy Production Needs

 

Our solar panel company provides comprehensive solar energy assessments to ensure your power production requirements and savings goals are met. We craft custom-tailored solutions to meet your family’s needs, including:

 

• Rooftop and ground solar installation

• On and off-grid home solar designs

• Battery backup storage systems

• Net metering (energy buyback program) compliant designs

 

Currently available solar incentives ensure a fast return on your solar investment. Our customers typically break even within 4-8 years, on average, depending on system design and site conditions. All project estimates include complete installation, from HOA approval and permits to construction, local inspections, performance check, and instructions on solar energy system operation and care.

 

Invest in Premium Solar Panel Technology for Maximum Savings

 

Learn how to choose the right solar panel for your home with help from PacWest Solar, the highest-rated solar installation company in East Washington. We serve cities throughout Spokane and Kootenai County, including Athol, Coeur d’Alene, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Lake Village, Harrison, Hayden Lake, Huetter, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park, Liberty Lake, Medical Lake, Millwood, Spangle, Pullman, and Spokane. Contact us at 509-929-2728 to schedule a solar energy system design consultation today.