Residential solar energy is attracting attention quickly, and for good reason. From significant energy savings to decarbonisation, solar offers homeowners a wide range of benefits. Its use across sectors has grown roughly eleven-fold in the last five years.<\/p>\n
Switching to solar is straightforward, but there are several factors to consider to get the most from your solar panel installation in Madrid<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Read on to learn about these factors, the types of panels to choose from, the best place for the installation and more.<\/p>\n To get the best performance from your solar panels, make sure your roof has a suitable structure. If the roof is not in good condition, repair it before the panels are installed.<\/p>\n If the roof is being modified, also check the choice of materials, the layout and the direction it faces. Finally, make sure there is enough roof space for the panels, which can be quite large.<\/p>\n The panels you choose determine how much you spend and the value you get. These are the most common types:<\/p>\n KEIKEN supplies and installs solar panels selected for efficiency, durability and reliability.<\/p>\n The more sunlight your home receives, the more energy the panels will generate. That does not mean you cannot use solar if your home is not in full sun. However, if nearby buildings block the sun’s path, the panels will produce little until the sunlight clears the obstruction, so it is important to check for shading before deciding.<\/p>\n It is also a common misconception that panels do not work in cloudy weather or in cloudier regions. Output falls, but electricity is still generated, and additional panels can make up for lower light levels.<\/p>\n For the best results in Spain, the panels should face south or south-west, which are the orientations that receive the most sunlight.<\/p>\n A solar installation is a significant investment, so it is essential to plan your finances beforehand. A loan can cover the cost. If that is not an option, you can start with fewer panels and a hybrid set-up that combines solar with grid supply.<\/p>\n KEIKEN offers panels, inverters and batteries with good value for money. Find out more about our residential PV installations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Savings are the main reason people invest in solar. Before you do, estimate the payback period, as different products offer different efficiencies and savings.<\/p>\n A well-designed solar installation can pay for itself in three to four years, although the period depends on the size of the system and your electricity tariff. After that, the benefits come in the form of savings.<\/p>\n If you add storage, choose an inverter and battery suited to your home’s solar installation.<\/p>\n With these five questions in mind, you can make an informed decision about a residential solar installation. Switch to renewable solar energy with KEIKEN<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and contact us<\/a> for a consultation with our solar installation team in Madrid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Roof condition, panel type, location and orientation, financing and payback period: five questions to answer before installing solar panels at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-residential-solar-pv"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10904"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11790,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10904\/revisions\/11790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Roof condition and layout<\/h2>\n
Which type of solar panel?<\/h2>\n
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Where is the best place for the installation?<\/h2>\n
How will the installation be financed?<\/h2>\n
How long will it take to break even?<\/h2>\n
In summary<\/h2>\n