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Are wall-mounted solar panels a good addition?

Wall-mounted solar panels are a great addition if you’re thinking you might want a home solar installation or commercial solar installation if you’re looking to make the switch to solar power but don’t want to penetrate your roof or use vacant yard space.

How do wall-mounted solar panels work?

Because wall-mounted solar panels are vertical or have high slopes even if tilted, their energy absorption is most successful when the sun is lowest in the sky. You’ll want to place your wall-mounted systems strategically in order to maximize energy absorption.

Which solar monitor should I buy?

If you’re looking for an easy-to-use solar monitor that shows you the most important solar stats (i.e. kilowatts generated, money earned through the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) and CO2 saved) and can be quickly installed by yourself, we’d recommend our Solo II PV solar monitor.

Can solar panels be installed on a south-facing wall?

Wall-mounted solar panels are typically installed as modules on a south-facing wall. It’s not logical to install your solar panels on a wall that isn’t south-facing since wall-mounted systems already have setbacks in their energy generation due to their slope.

Do wall-mounted solar panels need special mounting hardware?

Wall-mounted solar panel systems require special mounting hardware to install vertically. Staging is often necessary since there are more safety considerations than with roof or ground-mounted solar panels. It’s reasonable to assume that higher installation costs will follow when special hardware is necessary for a project.

How can I monitor my solar generation?

What’s more, the energy note app makes it possible for you monitor your solar generation from wherever you are in the world – from either your PC, laptop or smartphone. For more info on this solar monitoring option, take a look at our Solo II PV with energy note page.