However, if you’re renting you could’t install just anything.
Talk To Your Landlord
Your first port of call should be the owner of the property.
Rooftop solar installations are a significant property upgrade, so it’s not something you might do without permission.
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Ground-mounted Solar Power
Solar panels can also be installed on the ground.
Although you’ll still need permission from your landlord and help from them getting permits.
That said, these solar installations are much easier to remove when you leave.
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There are different ground-mount solutions.
However, you might also use pole-mounted solutions that don’t have as much impact on the ground.
That is unless you’re moving from renting to owning your own home.
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Plug-in Solar Systems
Plug-in solar panels are an interesting option that should be appropriate for most renters.
They feed power into your home through a standard electrical outlet, synchronizing with grid power.
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The panels that power the generator can be free-standing camping-style solutions or larger more permanent ones.
This 300W solar kit from Jackery includes a portable power station and a portable 300W solar panel. With a maximum 300W output, you can power most small appliances and computer equipment without breaking a sweat.
When the power goes out, the power switches over to the generator.
Either automatically or manually, depending on the bang out of switch you install.
This 300W solar kit from Jackery includes a portable power station and a portable 300W solar panel.
With massive extended capacity and fast charging from mains, this ECOFLOW Delta 2 bundle will meet the needs of most homes running basic appliances during blackouts.
Many models either include a solar charge controller or can be connected to a solar charge controller.
As long as the sun shines, you’ll have power for the essentials.
Solar Water Heaters
Not all solar power is electrical.
Solar water heaters use the direct heat energy from the sun to heat your water for home use.
On top of that, these systems are less complex and costly than solar electricity installations.
Especially if the current water heater is reaching its end of life and will have to be replaced anyway.
