It is not safe to send power out to the grid where workers are attempting to fix a power outage problem.
This is to protect utility workers who might be working on power lines in the event of an outage. Make sure you ask about your specific area.įor safety reasons, your home solar power system will automatically shut off if the power goes out. Net Metering differs from state to state and differs between utilities. You will feed excess energy to the utility company during the day and then receive it back during the nighttime, at no cost. Any excess power your home doesn’t use will be sent back to your utility company. You only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net Metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. When the solar panels are installed and your utility installs the Net Meter, you begin producing power. The inverter warranty averages from 15-20 years, depending on the type needed for your installation. Panels are projected to continue to work for up to 50 years, with some loss in efficiency. How long will my solar power system last? Solar panels generally weigh 2.5lbs./sq.ft., about the same as a second layer of shingles. Solar panels will shade that area of the roof from harmful ultraviolet sunlight and also protect your roof from the elements. Otherwise, it would be costly to remove the panels to repair the roof and then re-install the panels.
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If you know your roof needs maintenance in the near term or we determine so, it would be in your best interest to complete the repair or install the new roof before the solar panels. Our experts will determine if your roof is in good condition. You are not required to replace your roof. With utility costs climbing each year, solar energy can tremendously generate savings over the next 20 years and protect you from the inevitable hikes in energy prices.ĭo I need to replace my roof before installing solar?
Having said that, on average, most homeowners and businesses decrease their annual energy costs by 25-50%. Will a solar electric system produce enough energy to cover all my electricity needs?Ĭertainly! I have had almost zero ($0) electric bill with the benefits of net metering. Solar panels are guaranteed to withstand one-inch hail at 55 miles per hour and are also built to withstand direct lightning strikes. Solar panels can handle some pretty tough weather. Typically, winter months can produce the same or more power per day because the position of the sun. In cloudy or overcast weather, your panel production won’t be 100%, but they will still be producing power. It doesn’t have to be completely sunny for your panels to produce electricity.
Solar energy used to be pricy, but with advances in technology and the growth of the industry, as well as with with state and federal incentives and innovative financing programs, solar is not only a much more affordable energy option, it actually pays for itself through savings and the additional income your system will generate for you.ĭo solar panels work at night and on cloudy days? Solar energy works – but who can afford it? We have a special refferal fee for each in house appointment. Contact me for free, no-hassle quotes to give you a better idea of an exact price. Customized solutions, these solar energy systems are designed for your homes’ individual requirements, which will be determined by your savings goal and our team of solar home specialist’s recommendations. Every household has different needs when it comes to energy consumption.
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