2. System Design

Typically the best return on investment is when you target the average power in watts used during the month with the lowest electric bill.

A typical solar module of 250W will measure about 17 square feet. Depending on installation factors, the required square footage of roof space will be somewhat larger than simply the area of the modules. Based on your information, once our engineering department has determined the required angle, shading factors, etc. we can give you a [...]

Take a look at the position of your home on its lot and particularly your roof. Ask the following questions: 1. Is there good southern exposure? Orienting solar modules to the south maximizes the effectiveness of energy collection. 2. Is the exposure free of trees or buildings that could shade the modules or drop debris on them? [...]

According to BCHydro, an average household (2 adults & 2 children) uses 28-30 kWh per day.

Although southern exposure increases the effectiveness of a residential solar power system, your home may still work for solar power without having south facing exposure. To further analyze the viability of solar on your property, contact us.

By general rule of thumb, the ideal angle and orientation is 30 Degrees facing south. However, moderate deviations from ideal does not significantly impact energy production. Deviating from ideal angle and orientation only reduces performance by 5-10%.

The location of your home and the local climate will play into where you place and how you install your PV system. Wind speeds, heavy snow loads, and saltwater can all affect a solar array. Understanding how those inputs affect performance will determine the types of mounts or how the arrays are angled.