If you are thinking about having solar panels installed at your Las Vegas property, the first thing to consider is whether they would even work for you. And the short answer is: They probably will. But it’s not a universal solution for every building, so here’s what you need to know. First off, the panels will of course need exposure to sunlight. Las Vegas, with its overabundance of sunshine, is simply an unparalleled location for solar energy generation. But sunlight in itself isn’t enough. Solar panels work best when they’re at a sufficiently cool operating temperature and when they can sustain a high potential difference between the top and bottom conductor layers. That means they need to be placed relatively well in your roof plane with respect to not only solar access but also soaking in all the possible heat they can (which, in solar panel science, is a good thing).
The benefits of solar energy can be reaped in several different ways, necessitating several different types of solar panels. When it comes to residential applications, monocrystalline panels are a top choice due to their wonderful appearances and superior efficiencies. That said, few solar panel types can match the lower price point of polycrystalline panels, which typically comprise the bulk of the panels used in ground-mounted, rack-and-pole solar farms. If a residential solar installer had a study in useful sunlight, it's likely they would use either monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels. Thin-film solar panels are the "black sheep" of the residential solar world in that they have very low efficiencies; however, they also have an extremely favorable price point and are light and flexible enough to be installed in almost any configuration. All solar panel types are definitely something to consider for your property if you live in the seemingly sun-drenched area of Las Vegas, Nevada.
It's not only ecologically minded but also economically wise to install solar panels in Las Vegas. Why? Because in this sun-soaked city, there's an array of attractive federal and local financial incentives that can make the initial costs of solar installation much less daunting. And thanks to continual increases in the cost of electricity, the kind of substantial energy savings that solar can deliver over the long haul — its lifespan is generally around 30 years — make it a truly attractive option. One way to think about this quite remarkable situation is to look at it from both an environmental and a financial efficiency perspective: Installing solar panels in this unique climate of ours can help pave the way toward a sustainable future. And it can also help put a dent in that future sustainable-energy-cost problem.
