Products and Installation
Photovoltaics are one of the easiest clean energy technologies to install and maintain, making them a viable clean energy option for individual consumers. At the same time, the approval process for photovoltaic installations is unfamiliar to many customers, and requires both building inspector and utility reviews of new systems.
Product Availability
For individual consumers, building owners and developers, photovoltaic systems are the most accessible and easily installed form of renewable energy. Today, there are a broad variety of panel manufacturers, balance of system component providers, and installers specializing in photovoltaic installations. These professionals assist customers in developing and installing a system that is sized and installed to meet their needs.
Scale and Modularity
The small scale and modular approach to photovoltaic installations make it easy to install different amounts of photovoltaics on individual buildings and sites.
Maintenance and Reliability of Equipment
Photovoltaic equipment is highly regulated by national standards and is generally a very reliable technology. Maintenance costs are extremely low and are often not factored into system costs because they are so minimal.
Getting Systems Approved
The process of gaining approval to install and connect a solar photovoltaic system to the grid has become much simpler and quicker in the past year due to the development of new interconnection standards implemented statewide in Massachusetts. Building inspections have also become easier as inspectors become more familiar with this technology.
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