Solar panels are a great investment for your home. They can lower your energy bills by letting the sun power your home and reducing the need to pull electricity from the grid. When looking at your options for Unbound Solar, it’s important to ask how many watts the solar panel produces and compare the answer to your energy needs.
How do various factors affect the production of solar cells?
As you begin your solar panel journey, make sure you understand what factors can affect your system’s output. All settings are not the same and you can make adjustments.
Consider the climate your home is in. Areas that don’t get a lot of sun throughout the year will be less ideal for maximum solar production. Tall trees or odd heights that block light from your panels also play a role. The angle and orientation of your roof affects the total amount of energy created.
How many watts does a solar panel alone produce?
Let’s talk about what you can expect from a dashboard. Any panel you buy will have a power rating. This is an estimate of how many watts you should get from each panel during an hour of maximum sunlight. Most panels put out 250-400Wh of maximum sunlight, with most offerings reaching around 370W, although we can offer even higher ratings.
According to EcoFriendlyHow’s source, a single 300-watt panel can power small appliances and lighting systems well. It can power a larger appliance such as a refrigerator for a shorter period of time.
How many watts does a solar panel produce per array?
Using solar energy typically involves an entire array of panels, rather than a single one. That means you will multiply the amount of energy produced. Take the wattage, multiply it by the number of maximum hours of sun you get, then by the number of panels you should see how much wattage you can expect in total.
As an example, two 400-watt panels that receive five hours of sun per day will each produce 2,000 watts per day, or a total of 4,000 watts per day. That 4,000 watts converts to 4 kilowatt hours, which is the unit of measurement used for energy use.
You can see your previous kilowatt hours used on old electricity bills. The average household uses more than 10,000 kWh per year. You may need quite a few panels to cover all your power needs. You can lower the number by investing in higher rated products from Unbound Solar. Our experts can also help determine if you need more due to lighting conditions.
Installing a solar panel is not difficult. Taking the time to ask how many watts a solar panel produces and comparing it to your usage needs will allow you to get a great system that reduces your energy dependency. Call or email Unbound Solar for a quote for your home today.