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Solar energy is a clean, inexpensive, renewable power source .You will be able to benefit from solar energy, whether by installing solar panels on your property or tapping into a community solar project.
The benefits of solar energy span everything from significant financial savings to reducing your impact on the climate. You'll increase your home's value by installing a solar energy system on your home.
When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on your area's electricity rates but going solar is a wise investment regardless of where you live.
As a renewable source of power, solar energy has an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, which is critical to protecting humans, wildlife, and ecosystems.
The easiest way to find out how much you pay for electricity (and how much electricity you use per month) is to take a look at your municipal electricity account.
Our hybrid system safely disconnects you from the grid in the event of load shedding when your system will switch over the power stored in the battery system providing you with continuous power to your essential circuits.
You will be able to receive power from three sources , solar panels , the battery bank and the electricity grid.
Studies have shown that homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them. However, your property value will only increase if you own, rather than lease, your solar panel system. Going solar will increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation in most parts of the country.
Net metering is the system utilities use to credit homeowners with solar for the electricity their solar panels produce. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net metering policies differ from province to province.
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.
The amount of power your solar energy system can generate depends on sunlight. As a result, your solar panels will produce slightly less energy when the weather is cloudy and no energy at night. However, because of high electricity costs and financial incentives, solar is smart even if you live in a cloudy city.
Unless your solar energy system includes battery storage and you are fully off the grid, you will still receive a account. However, you can dramatically reduce your account 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.
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 don't even need to clean your solar panels regularly. If something does happen, most equipment manufacturers include warranties, although warranty terms depend on the company.
Solar panels convert sunshine into power, so if your panels are covered in snow, they can't produce electricity. Snow generally isn't heavy enough to cause structural issues with your panels, and since most panels are tilted at an angle, the snow will slide off. If snow does accumulate, your panels are easy to clean.
There are three solar financing options: purchase your system in cash, take out a solar loan to buy your system, or sign a solar lease. Our team can help you assess each solar financing option's costs and savings
If you can afford to pay your electricity bill, you can afford to go solar. Zero deposit solar financing options, including both solar loans and solar leases, make it easy for homeowners with good credit to start saving on their electricity bills by going solar. Contact our team to compare costs and savings for multiple financing options.
The size of your solar energy system will depend on how much electricity you use every month and the weather conditions where you live. Look at your past electricity bills and compare offers from licensed, pre-screened solar installers to determine the best system size for your needs. Ultimately, your solar installer will be able to assess your property and advise you on the correct system size for your needs.
North-facing roofs with little to no shade and enough space to fit a solar panel system are ideal for installing solar. However, there are workarounds in many cases if your home doesn't have the ideal solar roof. Reach out to our team to learn more about your options; all installation offers are based on images of your actual roof.
Solar panels are generally very durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and hail. The various components of your solar power system will need to be replaced at different times, but your system should continue to generate electricity for 25 to 35 years.
