The modules we install depend on the needs of our customers. How much solar energy needs to be generated? What space is available to place modules? We use only highly rated modules some of which are manufactured right here in the United States. These modules have been rigorously tested and all come with a 25-year performance warranty. If you have any questions about manufacturers, please contact us to discuss.

This depends on how large your energy bills are and how much of your energy you are seeking to replace with Solar. Most residential installations are between 7 kilowatts and 15 kilowatts.Using 400-watt panels, that’s between 17 and 38 panels.

Solar panels are modular by nature, so your system can be sized to fit your roof as well as your electric bill. The average size of the panels we use for most of our residential installation is 80 inches long by 40 inches wide. As a rule of thumb, each kW of panels will take up about 56 square feet of roof space.

Our most popular panels for residential installations weigh around 50 pounds each. We make sure to spread the weight of the panels across your roof so as not to place too much weight on any one spot.

Yes, you will get some power on cloudy days, but it will not be the maximum output.

No. Once installed, solar panel systems are fully automatic. To add peace of mind, our systems come with free web-based monitoring so that you can track the performance of your system from almost anywhere at any time.

Yes. Give us a call for details on many ways to make your system more affordable. This includes commercial, non-profit and residential customers.

Typically, no. Most solar PV installations are grid connected and have no batteries to store energy or appropriate switches to legally operate while the grid is down. While battery banks and switchable inverters are available, these add to the cost of your system and batteries require significant maintenance.

Yes. See our incentives and rebates information for options available in your area.

You may wish to clean the solar panels if they become dirty but no other regular maintenance is necessary. Cleaning your panels properly is important to maintain its performance. We suggest you find a solar panel cleaning service once every one to three years depending on where you live to keep your panels working at peak production.

While technically possible, we do not recommend that homeowners install their own systems. Most city and state building codes require a licensed electrician to connect the system to the grid. A trained solar installer can help to ensure that your system is well designed and qualifies for the maximum possible rebates and other incentives.

Solar panels are designed to last for more than 30 years and almost all manufacturers guarantee the power output for the first 25 years of operation.

No. Most modules are made from tempered, shatterproof glass and are designed to withstand up to 1” diameter hail strikes at over 50 mph as well as wind and snow loads up to 112 psf.

Energy production will vary based on the size of the system and its location. For the best estimate of what your home can produce, request a free solar consultation from a us.

No. For modules used in most typical solar panel installations, “energy payback” (produce more energy than was required to manufacture it) occurs within 1 to 2 years.

Yes. There are a variety of ways to ground mount solar panel systems. Give us a call for more information.

Yes. Usually a building and electrical permits. Your contractor/installer will usually take care of this for you.

The cost of a solar installation depends on many variables, including the application, the site characteristics and the available incentives. Generally, our solar PV systems are designed to provide a substantial net savings in energy costs over their lifetime.

The maximum size of system you can install will depend on the amount of appropriate roof and/or ground space available and how much you want to spend. Most of our installations are sized for optimum savings, rather than maximum size and most incentives will only cover up to the amount of electricity your home or business actually uses on an annualized basis.

Actual savings varies based on system size, location, and your electric rate structure. A typical solar PV system is designed to reduce your energy bill by 50% to 80%.

Actual payback varies depending on the system installed cost, electrical rate structure, interest rate and duration of loan if financing. Finance charges over a long period can drastically cut into the energy savings from Solar and increase the payback period. Typical payback periods are between 7 and 14 years for residential systems and 5 to 12 years for commercial systems.