FAQ › How, When, Why?
Generally solar systems are mounted on the roof. South facing solar panels are best but east and west will also provide you with much of the power. If your roof is not completely shaded for much of the day, faces south, east or west and has space to hold modules your are likely to be able to have a system installed on your roof. Even if your roof is not suitable because of shading or obstructions, ground mounted systems work great too. If you have the room to do so this can be viable option. How big a system do I need? Generally the size of the system depends on your energy needs and the amount of shade free roof space you have. Depending on your situation you can offset your entire utility bill if you desire. Residential system sizes average between 4 - 7 kW with many commercial systems ranging from 50 - 500kW. We can custom design a system to meet your needs, offsetting as much of your bill as you wish. What space is needed to install a system? Coming Soon. How reliable is the technology? Solar continues to prove to be a very reliable technology assuredly powering many thousands of homes and business. Reliability is supported by impressively long warranties form key components such as Modules which typically have 25 year terms and Inverters having 10 years with extended warranty options. We offer a 10 year workmanship warranty underpinning our exceptionally high standards for quality systems installations. How long does a system last? Systems are usually expected to least as long as 25 years which is the common warranty period of the key modules component. However since the earliest of the installed systems are still operating, solar systems may well outlast these warranties by many years. Can a system work as a back-up power source in case of utility outage? Generally without a battery backup system a solar system cannot operate in the event of a utility outage. This is a safety regulation by utilities which requires a PV system to shut down automatically so a utility repair personnel can safety work on electrical lines. Does a system only work during the daylight hours? Essentially yes, a PV system produces electricity in daylight hours. However residential systems are usually grid connected which means that when a PV system stops producing electricity, home usage draws power from the grid automatically with no interruption. Is my roof suitable for an installation? Most roofs are suitable. However if a roof is due to be replaced in near future it is advisable to replace before a system is installed. Our installation professionals will assess your roof with your help, in their site evaluation to see if it is suitable for installation. I have many trees on my property, does that make a difference? It will not be a problem unless any of the trees will significantly shade the roof. Trees shading a roof may be cut down or trimmed to enhance the energy production of the installed system. Does a system require maintenance? There are no moving parts of a typical solar system which contributes to systems requiring minimal to no maintenance. Except for the occasional check and possible washing of the modules a system should require minimal work. You should watch for trees that may grow to become shade sources for you systems and keep trimmed if they do so your system's production is not affected. Does a Solar Installation affect the value of my home? It is widely believed that a solar system that saves the homeowner money adds value to the home. This has been often supported by valuations professional in the field who cite homes that have solar installed sell faster and are likely to command a better price. |