While rooftop solar has been readily gaining popularity, there are other options that may be better suited to your home, your land, your commercial building and your needs. Solar energy is a great way to save energy and money for homeowners alike. With solar, you can save by generating your own energy at a rate lower than you’re paying the electric companies right now. Solar can help you reduce or eliminate your energy bill, and businesses can benefit by using solar to help reach corporate sustainability goals, reduce their carbon footprint and more. Both save money with clean solar energy, and there are even federal tax credits like the ITC for residential and commercial solar installations alike.
Let’s look at some of the ways you can incorporate solar onto your property, home or business.
Rooftop Solar
This is your standard solar panel installation among Bay Area solar companies. If your home or business has sufficient rooftop space available, you may be a good candidate for the straightforward option. The panels are safely and securely attached to the roof by a professional solar installer. Look for a solar company you can trust, like Simply Solar California, and our years of experience installing rooftop solar.
Ground Mount
No rooftop, no problem! Or rather, for times when a rooftop is unsuitable for solar panels, or you have unused land you’d like the capitalize on, ground mount solar panels are a fantastic option. The standard ground mounted solar option is installed with metal framing that is driven deep into the ground. The panels remain at a fixed angle, though some systems can be adjusted to account for changes in the sun’s position. Pole mounted solar raises the panels off the ground to better capture the maximum amount of solar energy available, and often have tracking capabilities built in to follow the sun.
Carport Solar Installations
A great option that is often overlooked are carport solar installations. These are structures built above parking areas, or added to existing carport structures. They actually share more in common with ground mount solar than with rooftop, but are often preferred for their ease of use and install. Carport solar arrays can work for you if you find your rooftop space isn’t right for solar panels or you don’t have enough space for the amount of energy you’d like to generate.
Go solar, your way
There are so many ways to make the most of our California sun, and at Simply Solar, we are committed to helping you find the right solar solution to make it happen. With a team of experts at your side, we can guide you through all of your options and make the right decision for you, your home, and your budget. Start saving with clean solar energy today generated from panels on your home, at your farm, on your business, or over your cars. With so many options, we can find the right way to go solar for you.
