The Houston area has experienced a 19% increase in rooftop PVs increasing to over 9.5 megawatts of solar power capacity. Los Angeles is leading the way with over 349 megawatts while San Antonio is close behind with over 161 megawatts of solar power capacity. These are exciting times for our environment, community, and the technological advancements of PV systems.
Here are some key planning activities we can help with:
Investigate your home’s energy efficiency
Assess your solar potential and any limitations
Assess your options for going solar
Estimate your solar electricity needs
Obtain bids and site assessments from contractors
Understand available financing and incentives
Work with your installer and utility to install the system and set up agreements
It is important to have a professional analysis of your home and geography to make sure a system will feasible. Here are some of the Pros and Cons of PV Solar Power:
Pros of Solar Energy
Save money while earning back your investment
Offers you more control over rising energy costs
Helps the environment by reducing carbon emissions
Improves your home value
Cons of Solar Energy
Can be intermittent and may be inefficient during cloudy and rainy days
If your electricity costs are low, so are your solar savings
Investment may take some time to reach break-even point
Existing roof considerations can be delimiting; may not work well in some places vs others
