In this situation there are several options.
Adding extra solar panels existing system.
Upgrading means adding solar panels to allow the system to generate more electricity.
You can add more solar panels using your existing inverter.
Add solar panels to an existing system on energysage.
With any solar project big or small it s good to shop around.
You are probably weighing up 3 alternative approaches to your solar upgrade.
Swap out the existing inverter for a larger one and add more panels solar panels have a standard life expectancy of.
This is the ideal scenario for an upgrade and customers who know they ll be expanding their system later can plan the initial design with an eventual upgrade in mind.
By signing up on the energysage solar marketplace you can receive multiple quotes to compare costs for solar.
These additional panels can usually be tied into the existing string giving you more solar capacity without any major changes to your current system.
Upgrading your solar panel system is not as simple as it may sound.
For example you can install up to 2kw of panels to a system using a 1 5kw inverter.
There are several factors to consider such as the size of the panel the available space and the inverter capacity.
Add a brand new solar system alongside the existing one this may be the easiest most affordable option especially.
2 get a new bigger inverter and add more panels too.
3 get a whole new separate solar system installed next to the original.
If you re looking to add panels onto your existing system note that in your account along with information about your existing system equipment system size so that installers can provide you with the most accurate quotes possible.