Qina photovoltaic panel installation

Should you install solar panels on a tracking system?

But, the benefit of installing them is that solar panels mounted on a tracking system will produce more electricity than if they were stationary. Your solar panel setup will also have an inverter (or multiple) connected through wiring to the panels.

Can I install solar panels myself?

You can install solar panels yourself, but doing it alone involves risks. Going solar has significant financial benefits: it reduces your monthly electricity costs and can even increase the value of your home. Incentives can lower your overall cost drastically, but solar is still a big investment.

Can a roof support solar panels?

Make sure your roof can support solar panels. A solar installer, roofing expert, or structural engineer can help you determine your roof’s solar suitability.

Where should solar panels be placed?

The most important piece of your solar panel system will be the solar array itself. You want your solar panels placed in a sunny spot on your property. The panels should face south for optimal energy production, but they can also face east or west and still produce a good amount of electricity, so long as the area is clear of shade.

How do you install solar panels on a roof?

Locate and mark your roof rafters using a hammer or mallet to tap on the roof. The location of the studs will feel solid, while the area between them will sound hollow. Once you’ve located the rafters, mark them with a chalk line, then follow the solar panel manufacturer’s instructions for measuring and mounting the racking system to the rafters.

How do you connect a microinverter to a solar panel?

You’ll need to run the wires from each microinverter to a junction box on the roof, then down the exterior wall of your home to a PV junction box, which allows you to connect and disconnect your solar array from your home’s electricity.