How to Prepare Your Home For Solar Panel Installation: An Indenifying Guide

At Secura Solar, we know that the decision to change one’s source of power from the grid to solar is one of the most welcomed decisions towards a greener and cost effective future that people make. Although these steps lift one towards a clean energy future, people may need to wait for a while since they need to get the appropriate installation procedures in place first. Here are a few instructions on what’s required in terms of preparing your home with the plans energy to locate solar panels in Kannur, Kasargod, and even more limited areas of the state of Kerala.

Works of this guide aims to help you know the necessary steps to be taken in the course of getting a home prepared for solar panel establishment so that it makes the work of Secura Solar more efficient and cost-effective to your family in the long run.

 Assessing the Condition of Your Roof

The crown of the building is one oe the features you need for the installation of the solar panels. First and foremost, the consideration is whether this roofing structure in good shape as it can be able to withstand the reinforcement and the weight of the solar cells which are used. Once again, the solar cells come with a twenty year lifespan which means that your roof has to be strong and properly maintained all throughout because there is no way you can carry out the installation when the roof is weak.

Age of Roof and Material Used

Determine if your roof may be repaired or needs to be replaced. Most roofs made of metals or tiles are the easiest to install solar panels. If the roof condition suggests that it is close to its end of life item then it is advisable to monitor its condition before installing the solar panels.

Enough Space

Utilize the roof space appropriately by ensuring that it is not under-used or overused in order to accommodate more than the required solar panels for the home’s’ energy consumption. Priority should be given to the tree shading as well as other roofing features like chimneys and the kinds of shading they contribute.

Roof Orientation and Tilt

In Kerala, south-facing roofs with an inclined angle of 15ᵒ to 30ᵒmake the best energy production due to the most sunlight they capture.

A Check On Electrical System Match

Home electrical systems should match the solar panel system. Most of the houses in Kerala are designed and ready for solar, but, it is important to check whether the existing system would meet the load requirements.

Trip and Electrical Panel Load of the Apartment Details

Check whether the electrical panel in the house will be able to handle the amount of solar additionally generated. Most old houses may need upgrading for the installation of the solar system.

What About The Existing Wiring And Installation

You need to make sure that this particular solar system is installed in a house with a modern wiring system. This means you will need an inverter to convert the DC power harvested from the panels and turn it into A Quality Alternating Current electricity useful in the house.

Incorporation Of Battery Backup Services

For scenarios where a battery backup service is planned to be integrated, make sure there is room in your power system for these components.

Land and At These Grounds Around Management

Preparing the space around the panels is vital since it allows them to harmoniously collect heat and function.

Remove Conflicting Vegetation

 All vegetation, trees, and shrubs should be pruned back from the roof area which may ve pivotal to the solar energy project, especially during afternoon hours

Clearing Of Obstruction

Clean your roof to remove waste such as leaves, dressing or moss which can in the sunshine be very distracting and also makes installing the solar panels impossible.

Make it easy for the electricians to work

Let the area surrounding your home not be an obstruction to the installation process. There should be enough space for accompanying people of Secura Solar to do whatever they came for and also to set up everything during the installation stage in the said facility

Remove Conflicting Vegetation

In Kerala, it is mandatory for all solar projects to adhere to certain permits, rules, and regulations before installation. For Secura Solar, it is part of our job to provide legal assistance on these problems, however we recommend you be well-prepared.

Building Permits

Building permit for solar panel installation is optional for some municipalities in Kerala – confirm this with the relevant local government departments. Failure to do so can lead to major problems that one could avoid.

Net Metering Applications

In Kerala state, under the provision of net metering policy, the excess generation from the roof top solar energy systems of an eligible consumer, which is supplied to the electricity grid is accounted as renewable energy crediting which can be availed by the solar consumer. Secura Solar will facilitate the process of net metering application in order to maximally utilize the installed system.

Homeowners’ Associations

People residing in an apartment or villa development, can inform the management of the building to see if there are any protocols or restrictions in place against use of solar panels.

Organizing Installation

After all the needed evaluations have been completed like inspecting your roof, reviewing your electrical system, with the area clear and the necessary permits in hand, it is time to get ready for the installation day.

Interacting with the Installation Team

While Secura Solar have been appointed to do the installation, contact the team responsible to establish the date, time and length of the installation. There should be someone to allow the installation workers to get into the house.

Shutting Off Power

For those who are in the house, the electricity in their homes may be switched off during the change such as during the installation work. Prepare in advance the situation whereby you will remain without power for a given amount of time.

Safety Measures

To ensure smooth progression of the task, pets, plants, or kids should not be allowed near the area where the installation is taking place. Our professionals will take care of the installation, but one should not chance when it comes to health and one is advised to stay away from the working area.

 it is highly advisable to involve Secura Solar at the stage of such installations

The process of home improvement before the installation of the solar system in the house is very minimal and energi you will be able to cut off your energy cost as soon as possible. In Secura Solar, we provide you with all the necessary assistance irrespective of the level of complexity: starting from the preliminary site visits and electric connection issues, to obtaining the permits and compliance with the rules in Kerala.

Our team is dedicated to realizing our vision of creating an enabling environment for the uptake of solar energy within the interiors of Kannur and its environs. Give us the opportunity to make your house go green so that you can start using natural energy boasts

Ready to go solar? Contact Secura Solar today to arrange a roof assessment and know what we can do to help you in making solar installation a non-etiquette experience.

 

 

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