What are the risks of a photo voltaic system?
May 26th, 2009 . by adminIt is easy to find advantages of a photo voltaic system. Free electricity from the sun, after the system is installed. Power is generated by a solar photovoltaic system in the summer, when we need the most power for cooling. What risks could one have? 1. Cost is not just up front, but also a matter of maintenance. Can you maintain the batteries safely? 2. Does your design allow for easy cleaning of debris, like bird poop, or removal of snow in winter? 3. If more efficient solar photovoltaic cells become available, does your electrical network and system allow for easy upgrades? 4. If a panel needs to be replaced, can you do it yourself or do you need to hire costly help? 5. Do you know how to handle a system overload or short in the solar photovoltaic safely?