The world is facing multiple crises – energy, water, climate, and financial. People are now looking for sustainable solutions. One way to achieve this is by making homes self-sufficient.
A big step towards self-sufficiency is installing solar panels. They have a positive impact on a home’s energy economy. Here’s how solar panels can save energy and money.
A solar panel system uses energy from the sun. It converts the sun’s energy into electricity. This means the sun powers your home.
To install solar panels, you need to meet some requirements. The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) must approve the installation. You’ll need to submit some documents, including:
- Solicitud de Interconexión
- INE del Solicitante titular del servicio
- Recibo de luz sin adeudo
- Diagrama Unifilar del Sistema Fotovoltaico
- Fichas Técnicas de la tecnología utilizada
- Croquis de ubicación del domicilio
- Fotos del sistema correctamente instalado
There are also some requirements for the installation:
- Your home must receive plenty of sunlight.
- Your roof must be suitable for solar panels.
- You must hire a certified installer.
- You must complete the CFE’s interconnection application form.
- You must submit all the required documents.
The cost of solar panels varies. It depends on the size of your home and the type of panels you choose. The price of a single panel can range from $700 to $9,000. You’ll also need to pay for installation, which can cost between $5,000 and $10,000.
For a 100m2 house, you might need 4 or 5 panels. This could cost between $10,000 and $12,500, plus installation costs.
So, how do solar panels save you money? They produce their own electricity, which means you use less energy from the grid. If you produce more energy than you use, you can sell it back to the grid and get a discount on your electricity bill.
The amount you save depends on your energy usage habits and the size of your home. Some people have reduced their energy bills by 20% to 50% per year. In some cases, the savings can be as high as 90% to 99%.
It usually takes around 10 years to recover the investment in solar panels. However, some people have done it in 5 to 7 years.
Before installing solar panels, consider the following:
- What’s your goal – to save money or reduce energy consumption?
- What are your energy usage habits?
- What’s the size of your home?
- Where’s your home located, and how much sunlight does it get?
By choosing the right solar panels and installing them correctly, you can save money and reduce your energy consumption. This can have a direct impact on your home’s economy and help you save money in the long run.
