How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Power My Home?

If "Power My House" means to reach net-zero electrical utility bill, the necessary number of panels can be calculated based on yearly usage. A generic number of panels can be determined for an "average" home in the U.S., or a more specific answer can be determined for your home. Another approach is to determine how much solar energy you can produce. The later is a simple question to answer based on your home's available sun facing roof space. Solar Panels The commercial solar cells available…