Denver Solar Installation – What you Need to Know About Your Roof
Posted by: Zack Katz on: April 20, 2009
For a good solar installation, you need sun.
Ask these questions about your roof’s exposure:
- Does your roof shade from a tree?
Even a small amount of shade can adversely affect the amount of solar electricity generated. If your roof is in the shade, there are other possible installation options, including ground mounts. - Is your roof facing south, east or west?
Roofs facing south get the best sunlight for solar power, but east-facing and west-facing panels get a high percentage of the possible energy as well. - How big is your roof?
The larger the installation of solar panels, the bigger the roof will need to be. Read the rest of this entry »
Announcing the Solar Denver Blog
Posted by: Zack Katz on: April 10, 2009
Here comes the sun solar blog!
Keeping you informed about solar power in Denver, Colorado
The world of clean, green energy is changing rapidly. There are new tax incentives, expiring programs with energy companies like Xcel Energy, and a slew of information and misconceptions about solar technology.
With the Denver Solar Blog, we spread the word with the latest information about solar in the state of Colorado and the Denver metro area. Please subscribe to the blog to receive updates!
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