With any solar project big or small it s good to shop around.
Adding additional solar panels to existing system.
A bigger system doesn t necessarily equal more savings.
By signing up on the energysage solar marketplace you can receive multiple quotes to compare costs for solar.
Swap out the existing inverter for a larger one and add more panels solar panels have a standard life expectancy of 25 years while inverters generally need to be replaced by the 10th year of operation.
To ensure you re making the right decision for your household consider the following.
Microinverters simplify an upgrade to your existing system because the new panels will each convert their own current.
Add a brand new solar system alongside the existing one this may be the easiest most affordable option especially if your existing system s inverter is still under 5 years old.
Microinverters have a few other benefits as well.
If you re looking to add panels onto your existing system note that in your account along with information about your existing system equipment system size so that installers can provide you with the most accurate quotes possible.