List of things to consider before buying a solar panel kit.

If you like to start a solar energy project for your home, then its great idea to buy a solar panel kit which suits your budget. There is variety of kits available in the market and planning is important before stepping in the store to buy a suitable solar panel kit.

Your Own Experience

Prior experience of installing solar panel kit can be useful. If you have some knowledge about the components of solar panel and their working then you can buy the related stuff from an on line store and can assemble these parts at home with little technical assistance or support.

After Sales Support and Services

You can also contact a solar panel provider to help you in setting up solar panel if you don’t have any idea about solar panels. DIY kits usually comes with a manual of installation and often contains illustrations. You can also do some online research before starting your solar energy project. To make your life easy, you should choose a supplier who has telephonic contact in addition to email support. It would be an ideal situation if the supplier can provide some back up support as well.

Calculation of Energy Requirements

As a part of the technical planning, you should estimate your current status of consumption of energy and increased energy requirements in future and inform you supplier as well. It will not only help you to buy a kit according to your needs but will also help supplier in getting required parts for the kit which will your demands. If you don’t do these estimations it may cost you more and you may end up buying a kit not according to your needs.

Choosing the right location

For the effective and efficient solar energy system, you may be asked some questions like
Location of the house whether it is facing sun or not?
Are there any trees and buildings around the house?
What is average out door temperature in your area?
Above questions asked from the supplier side will establish the features of the solar kit you are going to have.

Backup Power Source

When the solar energy is not available like in rainy days or at night then to avoid going back to grids, you need to buy batteries for storing excess electricity produces by the solar kit in sunlight. Different batteries are available in the market and they have different life spans. Their prices are different depending upon their maintenance and usage. To choose a good battery with long life span, an expert suggestion can be asked for.
Here is an image that explains the wiring of solar panels
1. Solar Panel
2. Inverter
3. Battery Pack
4. Appliances like TV and lights

Price comparison

Different solar panel kits are available in the market and their prices vary. To understand the difference in price, do your research work as solar kits are available with a range of voltages and amperage. It is always advisable to get a help from solar panel manufacturer whose good will is already established in the market. This way you can save money and get the desired product.

Do it Yourself

In comparison to ready made solar panel devices, DIY solar panel kit is much more cost effective. In addition to the research on your green project, satisfy yourself and ask all questions to the supplier before spending money. It is time consuming because it’s you who will be benefited from your solar energy project.