Solar Installer Columbus
Conservation Solutions works with clients in Central, Southern, Eastern and Western areas within Ohio. We are committed to developing and providing renewable energy services. We can proudly claim our strength in offering our clients the most competitive solutions for their needs. We represent the best quality renewable energy components and latest technologies to make it affordable for our clients.
Is there enough sunshine in Columbus, Ohio?
Yes, optimizing system performance seasonal changes of the sun’s altitude must be considered. The following outlines the optimum tilt angle of a photovoltaic array for different seasonal loads.
Year-round loads: Tilt angle equals latitude
Winter loads: Tilt angle equals latitude plus 15 degrees
Summer loads: Tilt angle equals latitude minus 15 degrees
Photovoltaic arrays work best when the sun’s rays shine perpendicular (90 degrees) to the cells.
The following is solar radiation data for fixed arrays displayed in yearly averages per day for various cities:
Anchorage, Alaska: 3.1
Phoenix, Arizona: 6.4
Los Angeles, California: 5.5
Colorado Springs, Colorado: 5.5
Key West, Florida: 5.4
Columbus, Ohio: 4.2
Burlington, Vermont: 4.3
Key West Florida has 1.2 more average hours of solar radiation per day than Columbus Ohio.
Can I use a solar water heating system to replace existing gas or electric hot water system?
It is advised to not rely on solar hot water system solar system to furnish 100% of your daily needs of hot water. Cloudy or rainy days the system may not be able to furnish all the hot water required. The solar hot water system should be backed up by your existing system.
What are the benefit of our solar canopies, skylights, trellises and carports?
- One of a kind solar panel system that acts as a weathertight roof and produces electricity.
- A complete racking system that adds recreational space to your home or business.
- A system that is tax deductible.
Can I request a free quote for solar installation?
Yes, we provide quotes free of charge. The information shared regarding your specific request determines the completeness of the proposal. The first step, complete the quote request form. A company representative will contact you to review your information. If a firm proposal is requested a site visit will be required to gather additional information. For example, confirm any obstructions, inspect structure determining structural attachments etc.
What size solar system should I install?
Everyone has an idea in their mind regarding how much money the can afford or want to spend. It is human nature to think if we divulge how much that is, the company will propose a price around that amount.
- Determine your average monthly kilowatt usage
- Divide monthly average kilowatts used by 30 days for average daily usage
- Daily kilowatt usage times .80 efficiencies
- Divide answer in number three by average sun hours per day 4.2
- Multiply answer in item four by 1000 times $5.20 watt for a rough idea of supplying 100% of electricity from solar system
- Multiply item five by a percentage of your electric bill you want to compensate
The installed cost per watt can vary for any number of reasons:
- System size
- Difficult installation
- Inadequate roof space
- Remote location
- Travel time for installers
- Special equipment requirements
- State, Federal and electric company rebates
- Special building code requirements
But, for most people, this will give them a good idea of what solar power will cost for grid tied systems. And, of course, this does not account for incentives at the local, state and federal level.