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Installing a photovoltaic system in your home is the dream of many Italians who hope to be energy self-sufficient and save energy in the future. But how much does it cost to install a photovoltaic system? We try to answer this question in the following article.
One of the first obstacles forInstallation of solar panels for Italian families, it’s the price. In fact, these are notorious for being very expensive and often unaffordable for Italian middle-class families. That Price in truth, it is not easy to calculate, as there are many factors involved that do not allow accurate estimates to be made from scratch.
Let’s see everything there is to know about it in the following article.
Solar panels: how many types are there?
Let’s see How many types of solar panels are there on the market?to see which one best suits the characteristics of the house. The types are as follows:
- photovoltaic solar panels: The solar cells of this type of panel are made of silicon, a material capable of capturing the sun’s rays and transforming them into electrical energy for the home.
- thermal solar panels: The cells of this type of solar module, on the other hand, do not generate solar energy, but allow thermal energy to be stored.
- concentrating solar panels: This type of solar system is the evolution of the thermal solar panel and allows you to produce hot water by concentrating the sun’s energy on a collector.
It is therefore important to first understand your solar panel needs and choose from the types listed above.
Solar panels: how much do they cost?
Now let’s look at the actual price of these devices. That Cost of solar panels it depends on many factors, including the number of family members. For a family of 4 with an average consumption of 4000 kWh, the cost is approximate €9,000to which are then added installation and maintenance costs.
With thermal solar collectors, whose task is only to heat the water, the effort goes out 400 to 1300 euros per square meter. Concentrating solar panels are rated at kw produced. The price is between 1500 and 1700 euros per kw.