My mom's house has some solar power panels on the top of her house but they are not connected to anything. They don't even have wires or anything like that. Does anyone know how to connect and make solar panels work? Thank You
FIrst get an electrician...lol shouldnt cost too much if all the hardware is there , but depending on how many panels there are and what can... would tell you if the energy output would be worth the effort. plus one reason they could be unplugged is because they are bad . But you can repanel a new house with moderate power for about 3-5 grand
Call a local solar company (a company that sells and installs solar panels). If you're having trouble finding one, you can call your local power company and they'll probably know of some. Have them come to your house and take a look at the panels and figure out what it would take to complete the installation.
It sounds like you nor anyone at your home knows enough about solar to be able to hook them up no matter what type they are. I have to agree with others that they could be hooked up and you just can't see the connections. So the best thing for you to do is get a contractor to come out and check them out. It don't have to be a Solar Dealer because I am a dealer and I use electrical contractors to do the installs. A solar dealer is not always legal to install and normally do like I do and just design and sell the systems. However most any dealer can easly install a solar power system because they are trained just not legal to do the work. Having someone other then an electrician work on it could void the warranties.
They may be connected and running, but you just can't see the cables because they are concealed. Of they may not even be electric. They may be solar water heaters that have water lines running inside a black box. Did your mom purchase the house with them on there? If so, can she contact the previous owner to learn who installed them and why? In the absence of any meaningful information, I would suggest that you call a solar company in your area and have them come out to tell you what it is that you have.
I do not know, but there is a house in Lafayette which was built with solar power. It was to have a solar system, so the contractor's first act was to put up a solar array on the property. It had battery backup, and was used to provide the electrical power during construction. during completion of the house the solar system was installed on the roof of the house.
