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<\/at-text>Buying a home with a built-in solar power system can be a great investment. But before doing so, it\u2019s important to understand what you\u2019re getting yourself into.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Are you in the market for a new home? If so, you may be debating whether to buy a property with solar panels. Solar panels on homes are more common in Canada than you might think \u2014 and they\u2019re only growing in popularity. But if you\u2019ve never had a home with solar panels before, then you probably have a few questions. Below, we delve into all things solar panels, including their benefits, owned vs. leased panels, and a few questions to ask before making an offer on a home that uses a solar power system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Solar Power System for Homes<\/h2>\n

First thing\u2019s first, what is solar power? Solar power works by harnessing radiant light and heat from the sun to generate electricity. Solar panels are devices specifically designed to absorb the sun\u2019s rays and convert them into electricity. The panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, also known as solar cells. When the sun shines on the solar panels, energy from the sun is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel. This energy generates electrical charges that move in response to the cell\u2019s internal electrical field, thereby causing energy to flow.<\/p>\n

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Homes in Canada typically require anywhere between 10 and 24 solar panels to cover their entire electricity usage. If you\u2019re curious about how many solar panels a specific home requires, there is a formula you can use to figure it out. First, you will need to know your home\u2019s annual electricity usage, the wattage of the solar panels, and the solar power system\u2019s production ratio (the estimated energy output of the system over time). From there, you divide the system size by the production ratio by the panel wattage. The result of this division formula is the number of panels required to effectively power your home. Other factors that may determine how many solar panels a home needs are geographic location, panel efficiency, your personal energy consumption habits, and the panel-rated power.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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At the end of the day, since solar power is derived from the sun, it is, in essence, a free energy source. That said, the cost of the panels themselves, along with the other necessary equipment (inverters, racking, labour for installation, and more) is not free. For this reason, the cost advantages of investing in a solar power system for your home are best visible in the long term. In addition, the number of solar panels installed on a home directly impacts the price paid for solar power (the more panels you install and the longer you use them, the greater your return on investment will be). For this reason, if you’re buying a home with solar panels already installed, you will have saved a significant amount of money, allowing you to see an even quicker return on investment.<\/p>\n

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