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A Solar PV system is a power station that generates electricity from sunlight. Solar panels absorb the sun’s energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity

A Solar PV system is a power station that generates electricity from sunlight. Solar panels absorb the sun’s energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity

If you can afford to pay your electricity bill, you can afford to go solar

In leasing, you don’t own the solar system, but get to enjoy the use of the PV Plant for the length of the lease time after which you buy it out for a dollar and the asset is fully transferred to you as the owner.

Solar panels typically have a lifespan of 25-30 years

No. Going solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions and results in fewer air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems

Yes, solar panels can be recycled

Do solar panels protect my roof? Yes! The panels protect your roof from direct sunlight (UV rays), direct rain, wind, and hail

Solar energy is a clean, inexpensive, renewable power source that is harnessable nearly everywhere in the world. When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates. The fuel source (the sun) is free, so you don’t have to buy a fuel source to generate power.

The benefits of solar energy span everything from significant financial savings to reducing your impact on the climate.

Going off-grid with solar power is possible, but it requires battery energy storage system to store the energy that can be used when there is no Grid and when there is no daylight.

This basically refers to the introduction of an energy storage system into the solar plant.

Inverters convert the DC power from solar panels and batteries to Ac power that can be utilized my most appliances.

Net metering is the system utilities use to credit homeowners with solar for the electricity their solar panels produce

YES. The inverters converter the DC power to AC Power.

Solar panels absorb the sun’s energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Most homes and businesses run on alternating current (AC) electricity, so the DC electricity is then passed through an inverter to convert it to usable AC electricity. At that point, you either use the electricity in your house or send it back to the electric grid.

Solar panels absorb the sun’s energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Most homes and businesses run on alternating current (AC) electricity, so the DC electricity is then passed through an inverter to convert it to usable AC electricity. At that point, you either use the electricity in your house or send it back to the electric grid.

Unless your solar energy system includes battery storage and you are fully off the grid, you will still receive a bill from your utility. However, you can dramatically reduce your bill or even cut the amount you owe to $0 with a solar panel system that matches your energy use.

When you install solar panels on your property, you will still be connected to the grid. This allows you to draw from the grid when your system is not producing all the power you need and send power back to the grid when you produce more than you use. It is possible to go off the grid with a solar energy system that includes battery storage. Still, it will cost significantly more and is unnecessary for most homeowners.

If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off during a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.

If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off during a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.

Solar panel systems are made of durable tempered glass and require little to no maintenance for the 25 to 35 years that they will generate power. In most cases, you  need to clean your solar panels regularly. If something does happen, most equipment manufacturers include warranties, although warranty terms depend on the company.

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