Answering Your Frequently Asked Solar Panel Questions

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Answering Your Frequently Asked Solar Panel
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• Its perfectly normal to have questions
  surrounding solar energy and whether having a
  solar system installed at your home or business,
  is a worthwhile investment. So, to help you
  better understand your options and weigh up the
  cost of making the switch to solar, weve
  answered a few of the most commonly asked
  questions
• Is my home or business suitable for a solar
  system?
• Its important to take a few things into
  consideration when thinking about having a solar
  system installed, including your climate
  location, whether the roof is shaded, what size
  the roof is, its pitch and its direction of
  exposure. Each of these factors can have an
  impact upon the solar systems efficiency, how
  much it costs to install it, and how big it will
  be.

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• In general, the solar system should be installed
  in a non-shaded location that is facing south,
  west or east, but remember that you can discuss
  any of these factors in detail with your solar
  system representative, before any decisions are
  made.
• What if I need to replace my roof?
• Replacing a roof (or even installing a new roof
  on a new building) is the ideal time to have a
  solar system installed, as flash-able mounting
  brackets can be put in place, and the roofs pitch
  can be designed to maximize the solar systems
  efficiency.

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• I dont know how much energy I need to produce?
• By looking in detail at your monthly or annual
  energy bills, you can gain a better understanding
  of the amount of electricity you will typically
  need to produce. Naturally, air conditioners,
  electric heaters, pools and other heating
  elements will require more power, but in general,
  the roof space that you have, is enough to
  generate a close match to your homes energy
  consumption.
• Solar system sizes can vary, and a lot will
  depend upon whether you want to decrease your
  electricity bill or eliminate it altogether, and
  whether you plan to increase your energy
  consumption in the future. Should your solar
  system produce more electricity than you need,
  anything unused gets fed back into the grid and
  is credited to your utility account.

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• Do I have to meet a minimum installation size?
• No, but a solar system specialist will help you
  understand which size of system will work best
  for you and your needs.
• Does the solar system have to be mounted on the
  roof?
• A roof mounted system may not always be
  practical, and in such instances, a ground
  mounted or stationary installation may prove more
  suitable. Sometimes, such systems are actually
  more suitable, since they can be installed in an
  open area without shade, and be positioned at the
  appropriate pitch for maximum efficiency.

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• Do I need to seek permission before having a
  solar system installed?
• For independent homes, there should be no
  restrictions upon having a solar system
  installed, but if youre part of an apartment or
  housing complex, there may be Homeowners
  Association rules that govern the installation of
  anything on your roof or grounds.
• For all other questions regarding solar power and
  panels, please reach out to a local solar
  specialist at the earliest, because tomorrow
  waits for no one!
• To get ahead and start making dramatic savings on
  your energy bills, make today the day that you
  secure yourself a greener future!

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• Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned
  organization founded by a group of partners, on
  the premise that everyone should have access to a
  clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
  Energy is one of the best solar companies in
  Dallas and believes that your path to a clean
  energy future should not be difficult or
  complicated, so we seek to bring you simplified
  solar solutions that will benefit today and help
  to ensure a brighter tomorrow. If you are looking
  for solar panels for home in Dallas, look no
  further than Proxima Solar Energy. Get an instant
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