Installing solar panels on the roof of your home is a big project — but it pays off in more ways than one. There’s the obvious environmental benefit, but for many homeowners, the joy comes with a dollar sign attached. An average, 5-kilowatt system will cost about $15,000 to $20,...
Solar shingles look like regular roof shingles but have solar cells in them. They’re a great option if you don’t want the look of traditional solar panels. Ground-mounted solar panels are installed on the ground rather than the roof. This is useful if your roof isn’t suitable for sola...
In the Northern Hemisphere, solar panels work best when they face south, although your contractor can install a rack to correct the angle of your panels to compensate if they don’t. Different types of solar panels suit these varying roof conditions. For instance, according toBlue RavenSolar...
Solar America estimates that the installation of solar panels can save owners more than $1,500 per year on their utility bills, while the U.S. Department of Energy found that adding solar panels could add as much as $15,000 onto your home's value. It's asimilar story in the UK, whe...