Repair any problems or install a whole new roof if necessary.
Roof requirements for solar panels.
Does your roof have enough space where the solar panels will be placed.
The ideal roof for solar panels should be 30 40 degrees with a slanted style rather than a flat one.
An average size for a good space of the roof would be 400 600 square feet.
The ideal roof for solar faces south at 180 degrees true orientation or 195 degrees if using a magnetic compass to maximize the amount of sunlight that your panels receive.
A quick slide down a bank of solar panels and off the roof is likely just as deadly as braving the smoke filled path through the house.
Usually each solar panel takes about 18 square feet.
Whether you decide to roof mount or ground mount your array the following sections will outline everything you need to build a solid mounting foundation.
With a solid wiring electrical plan in place the next step is mounting your solar panels.
If you decide to roof mount your solar panels there are 5 main steps to take.
However roofs that are slanted east or west can still be good candidates if they meet the other requirements.
The spaces under pv panels however create a cozy place for birds and rodents to nest.