Introduction:
Picture this: It’s a Beautiful Sunday evening, and you’re gathered with your family, enjoying a home-cooked meal. Suddenly, the power goes out. The hum of appliances silences, the lights flicker off, and the night’s plans are thrown into chaos. Frustration sets in as you reach for your phone’s flashlight, wondering why your energy provider (popularly called NEPA in Nigeria) can’t seem to keep up, and after some time you Hear the National Grid collapse on The National television.
This Story Is Real And It has effected me, While I was Enjoying My Christmas Break, This Incident Occurs and The Power Outrage Went on For Days That Even My Dress that Have Washed and Was Planning to iron was Left Rogue. Which made me Shy Of Wearing The Dress.
This story is all too common for homeowners across Nigeria and many other countries. But imagine a different scenario—a home Graciously powered by the sun, unaffected by grid failures, By Generator failure, Noisy And Populated Power Generation. This is the Purpose of residential solar panel installations. With rising energy costs and frequent power outages, more homeowners are turning to solar energy for reliable and sustainable power.
In this article, we’ll look at five types of residential solar panel installations, their benefits, and how they can transform your home into an energy-efficient Hub.
5 Residential Solar Panel Installations
1. Rooftop Solar Panel Systems
Rooftop solar panels are the most common and recognizable type of residential solar installation. These systems are mounted on the roof of your home and designed by a Solar certified Expert to harness maximum sunlight.
But The Installer needs To be Careful when Installing On The Rooftop, Because Sometimes it can Lead To Leakage On the Roof. And It can also be Difficult when You want to uninstall It, maybe during Relocation, Natural Occurrences or Changing Solar Panel.
The importance of Rooftop solar systems is that it save space, offer excellent energy, Not Easily Damage by Children, Animal, Vehicle, efficiency, and are scalable to meet your energy needs. According to IEA Approximately 100 million Households rely on rooftop solar PV by 2030.
Best For: Homeowners with Enough roof space and high energy needs.
2. Ground-Mounted Solar Systems
If your roof isn’t suitable for solar panels, This can be used by People who have Sufficient Ground Space and Do not want Any installations on their roof, ground-mounted systems are an exceptional alternative. These installations are set up on open land near your home, and it is very common, especially in Rural Area and common with Large Solar Installations.
Benefits include Easy to access for maintenance, flexible placement options, and often more efficient due to optimal positioning. Ground-mounted systems can be up to 25% more efficient than poorly oriented rooftop systems.
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- Best For: Homeowners with Sufficient yard space and fewer shading issues.
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3. Solar Carport Systems
Solar carports combine functionality with energy production by integrating solar panels into the roof of a carport. Using Solar Panel to Roof your Vehicle park and also Generating Electricity for your Household. Often Used in Urban Areas.
Provides shaded parking while generating electricity, ideal for homes without suitable roofs and Maximizing The limited Yard. According to Grand View Research, The global solar carport market size was estimated at USD 458.7 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from 2023 to 2030 with North America leading in Solar Carport Systems.
Best For: Homeowners seeking dual-purpose installations that maximize their property’s utility.
4. Battery-Integrated Solar Systems
Battery-integrated solar systems store excess solar energy for use during nighttime or power outages. It used by Large Households that Have High Energy Consumption Appliances Like Refrigerator, Electric Iron, Heating System Electric Cooker and want All Round Energy Utility.
The Importance Include energy independence, reliability, and backup during outages. According to Fortune Business Insights, “The global solar energy storage battery market size was valued at USD 3.33 billion in 2022. The market size is projected to grow from USD 4.40 billion in 2023 to USD 20.01 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 24.2% during the forecast period” While Asia Pacific Hold Majority Share in the use of Battery integrated solar systems.
Best For: Homeowners in areas with frequent power outages.
5. Hybrid Solar Systems
Hybrid systems combine solar panels with grid electricity, allowing you to draw power from the grid when solar energy is insufficient. Hybrid Solar System is Multi-Purpose and more Reliable than the Other Residential Solar Systems Mention Above.
The following Lead to Rise Of hybrid Solar systems: Reduces reliance on the grid while ensuring uninterrupted power supply The Need to encourage the utilization of different Energy sources, especial clean Energy and the Concern Of Climate Change. According to Straits Research, “The global hybrid solar wind systems market size was valued at USD 1.23 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach USD 2.32 billion in 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.23% over the forecast period (2024-32).
Europe, America, and Asia Pacific are the major Players in Hybrid Solar system Usage, while Africa and South America are Catching Up to the usage of this System. But has been hindered by the costly Nature and Lack of Awareness of Hybrid solar system.
Best For Homeowners looking for a balanced approach to energy independence.
At Moreview, we understand the Pain homeowners face with frequent power crises and rising energy costs. That’s why we specialize in customized solar panel installations designed to meet your unique energy needs. Whether it’s a rooftop system or a battery-integrated solution, we’re here to help you transition to sustainable and reliable power.
Conclusion
Residential solar panel installations offer homeowners and potential Homebuyers a way to take control of their energy needs, reduce costs, Increase Property Value and enjoy uninterrupted power. From rooftop systems to hybrid setups, there’s a solution for every home. With solar energy, you’re not just investing in power but in peace of mind and a brighter, more sustainable future.
So, which solar system solution is right for your home?