With the ever-increasing cost of electricity, it has become profitable to install solar panels. These are wide panels, collecting sunlight and converting it into electricity. Before deciding to purchase a device, all pros and cons should be examined.
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Solar Power Plant
First of all, you need to study the climate of the area of residence. If there are more cloudy ones in the year, than sunny days, then the meaning of using batteries is lost. The second aspect is the manufacturer. You cannot order online or select the first ad that comes across. Devices from a trusted company with a quality guarantee will last for a long time.
Benefits | disadvantages |
Generation of "own" electricity will significantly reduce the cost of paying for electricity at tariffs, which will reduce utility bills. If the home system works efficiently, then the excess energy can be sold. | The purchase and installation of the station requires a decent investment. Costs depend on the power of the PV modules, eg, 6 000 dollars - 10 кВт и 25 000 долларов – 30 kW (rates 2021 of the year). |
Ensuring independence from the general system in the house or in the enterprise at the expense of its own power plant. Additional batteries can help solve light problems at night or on cloudy days. | The performance of the installations will directly depend on the weather conditions.. Daylight hours, low sun height, cloudiness or precipitation - this reduces the recoil. |
Owners of home electrical stations receive government support - benefits, subsidies as a "green tariff" in Ukraine. | Most of the battery models are permanently installed and of a decent size. When moving, you will need to dismantle everything and reinstall. |
Reduced production of harmful greenhouse gases due to renewable, environmentally friendly solar energy. | For the installation and maintenance of the station, you need to involve specialists, it will be difficult for residents of remote areas to find such. |
Most of the photo panels are manufactured with the expectation of 20 years of service or more with minimal maintenance. | Placement of batteries requires a large and well-lit space. to receive 10 kW of energy needs a territory in 50-60 m. |
Pros and cons of installing a battery at home or in an apartment
Living conditions in private houses and city apartments are different, therefore, in addition to the financial costs of the installation, it is worth considering other nuances:
pros | Minuses |
Houses | |
Renewable free source of electricity | Buying and installing will cost a lot |
Can be installed on the roof and walls of the building, without affecting the local area | Depends on weather conditions - the more intense the sun shines, the more electricity |
Low maintenance costs | Expensive batteries |
Technology is constantly evolving, plus the modules themselves will last at least 20 years old | |
In the apartment | |
Allows you to save on electricity, especially in winter | Can only be installed on a balcony or roof (residents of the last floors) |
Simple design and will last a long time | Costly and requires a wizard to install |
Easy to work, does not require special care, silent and safe. It is enough to put. | Productivity depends on the weather, in addition, need to be protected from precipitation. It is recommended to install on an insulated and glazed balcony |
Reliability | Poor performance |
Types of solar modules
You can study in detail the technical properties of solar cells using the example 6 kinds of elements, installed in Ukraine:
- Polycrystalline silicon - due to a simple circuit, the devices are distinguished by a low cost price. But they are less resistant to high temperatures..
- Monocrystalline silicon - easy to install, panels are highly efficient and will last a long time. Have a complex production technology.
- Multicrystalline silicon - more affordable.
- Thin-film solar cells - similar to those used in solar power plants. They can be installed on roofs and walls of houses.
- Amorphous silicon - low efficiency, generate cheap energy.
- Semiconductor CIGS - produced by film technology and take up little space.
Environmentally friendly, available, silent devices, requiring a minimum of maintenance. The main costs are associated with the acquisition, delivery and installation of batteries. In Ivano-Frankivsk, the company is engaged in this. Solartech. Further, the performance will depend on the climate, temperature and other natural factors. In winter, due to short days and the low position of the Sun, the amount of energy generated is reduced.
They are completely harmless, tk. do not emit any harmful substances, therefore batteries can be installed on the roof or walls of the house. Manufacturers are constantly working to improve technology, increasing the functionality and durability of the modules. Along with entrepreneurs, they can be used by owners of private houses and even apartments..
