Posted on March 22, 2017 by Ina Coury in Small Business

Solar power can be the best alternative to reduce consumption of electricity and lower down your electric bill. It is very depressing when you are handed a huge electric invoice at the end of the month. If you have tried a lot to control the power consumption, but could not then it is high time you should think of some alternative. Using the solar power to prepare hot water for the household usage can significantly reduce electricity consumption.

Despite of having such tremendous benefits, it is not easy to convince home owners to install solar panel, as there is a common myth that solar panel will not work efficiently during peak winter season. Usually, the installation companies have to face number of questions during the process and convince them step by step for the wonderful benefits of solar hot water systems. On the other hand, there are certain home owners who are ready to install the system, but due to lack of roof space or proper water connectivity, it is not possible to help them out with the installation work. So, it is necessary to inspect the place of the residential or commercial place first, before installing the system. Now, there are certain things that you need to ensure first before accepting the plan of installation, like:

• The very first thing that needs to be considered that is the need of the owner. If the owner wish to have a solar powered hot water system installation, then it is easy to convince him/ her. However, if the home owner already have some other alternative for hot water source or if the home owner is not much bothered about the surging electric bills, then this eco-friendly concept would not be of much help. However, besides trimming the electric cost, the solar panels ensure lowering down the carbon footprint to a certain extent.

• The budget is also a constraint in this process. The solar panels can lower down the cost and for a long term usage, but the installation cost is a bit higher. If the owner can afford the installation cost then solar panel installation can be the best alternative.
• There should be adequate space for storage tank and roof space for the installation of the panels. There are certain places where climatic condition and improper water supply can hinder the installation process.
• Normally, the solar panels need to change after every 15-20 years. The cost-effective power supply can increase the installation cost and at the same time the maintenance cost. The owner should be aware of the costs related to it before installing the eco-friendly way of hot water system.