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How much solar power do I
need for my home?
The amount of electricity you use depends upon your lifestyle,
your appliances, and how your house is built. We work with you to
design a solar system that will meet your needs.
What sort of warranty comes with the system components?
The solar panels have a 25 year power warranty from the manufacturer. The rest
of the system components have
a 5 year warranty in most areas. The Inverters that we use can have warranties
up to 10 years.
Do I need batteries with the
system?
Batteries are only required if you want backup power when the utility is out of
service or if you are installing an
off grid system. Without batteries, the
system has no way to store power, and for safety reasons cannot
produce power
without the utility in operation.
What is Net Metering?
Net Metering is the ability to get credit for electricity you generate with
solar energy and send backwards through your utility meter. Provisions vary with
each state, but the effect is to allow you to generate excess power during the
day, and use it at night, without needing batteries.
How much
does a solar system cost?
The average solar system costs approximately between $8 and $10
(US) per watt, including installation.
Costs are affected by site specific
conditions.
Do I have a
good site?
The best way to determine this is to have a professional site
survey done by us