If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, you might think that it would be best to do so during the spring or summer months. Not only will installing solar panels in the warmer weather make it easier for installers to get on your roof, but spring and summer are the times of the year when the sun is shining, and when you can get the most out of your solar panels. But even though solar panels produce more electricity in the summer, it isn’t necessarily always the case that it’s better to install a solar energy system in the spring or summer. You can switch to solar in the winter and still get many benefits.
So why is installing a solar energy system in winter still a good idea? Consider the following:
Installers Have More Time for You
Because people often have the misconception that spring and summer is the best time to install solar panels, installers generally tend to be busiest at those times of the year. That means that during the colder months, solar power system installers will have more time on their hands to install your panels, so you won’t have to wait. Not only that, but you might be able to negotiate with them if they are having a slower season and are looking for more business.
Your Solar Energy System Will Be Ready for Peak Seasons
If you have your solar energy system installed in the winter, it will be up and running in plenty of time to give you all the benefits you’ll get in the peak seasons of spring and summer. Remember that it can take time for your system to get up and running, since you need to get permits and utility approvals before you can get it installed, so having it done in winter will better prepare you for peak season.
That means, if you install in winter, you can start getting the benefits of your new solar energy system sooner than if you were to wait and install it in the spring or summer.
Your System Will Produce Electricity in Colder Months
A big misconception is that solar panels will not produce electricity in winter and colder months. On the contrary, even in the winter when days are shorter and the sun is lower in the sky, your solar panels will still be producing free electricity to power your home.
Yes, clouds can reduce the amount of electricity that your panel produces, but they don’t completely stop them from working. A good rule of thumb is if you can see a shadow outside, it is sunny enough for your panels to produce electricity.
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Any time is a good time to go solar, including the colder months! Installing solar panels during the winter months has benefits, such as being able to negotiate a better price, and being ready for your solar panels to produce during peak season.
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