Solar panels work best in full, direct sunlight. That said, your home may still be a good candidate for solar even if your roof has shady spots. Along ...
Solar panels work best in full, direct sunlight. That said, your home may still be a good candidate for solar even if your roof has shady spots. Along with direct sunlight, solar panels can absorb scattered sunlight. Our designers account for this when designing your system. Even with a small number of trees, solar panels can still generate plenty of power. If most of your roof is shaded for several hours during the day, solar may not be the best option for you.
Does the navigational direction of your roof affect how efficiently solar panels work?
To a certain degree, yes. In the northern hemisphere, a roof that faces south will get the most sun and therefore will be the most efficient.
Does wind affect how efficiently solar panels work?
It can make a small difference. Our team considers this when designing your system for optimum performance.
Is seasonality taken into consideration when designing a solar system?
Yes! Every Monalee customer receives a custom design that accounts for the specifics of your home—including location, roof, peak sun hours, seasonalit ...
Yes! Every Monalee customer receives a custom design that accounts for the specifics of your home—including location, roof, peak sun hours, seasonality, and everything in between. When looking at your estimated solar offset, it’s important to remember that the number provided is an annual average. Your actual solar offset will vary monthly based on energy usage, system production, and seasonality, among other factors.
How is my solar system sized and designed?
For every Monalee project, the goal is to create the most cost efficient design, as well as ensure that the design meets all current code requirements ...
For every Monalee project, the goal is to create the most cost efficient design, as well as ensure that the design meets all current code requirements. Our patented AI uses millions of different data points to give you the best solar design based on your home and needs.
After a site survey is completed, our team compiles information from the survey and enters it into our internal portal. Photos from the site survey help our designers create the most efficient layout possible for the panels given the site conditions. These photos are also used to determine the best way to connect the solar system to the home’s electrical system.
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