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1. What are the financial benefits of solar energy?
Ans. 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 the utility rates and solar policies in your area, but going solar is a smart investment regardless of where you live.
2. What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?
Ans. Solar power, like other renewable energy resources, has many environmental and health benefits. Going solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and also results in fewer air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems.
3. How do I find out how much I pay for electricity?
Ans. 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 utility electricity bill. Review EchosolSolar’s guide to reading your electricity bill to find out exactly what to look for.
4. What is net metering?
Ans. Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net metering policies differ from state to state so make sure to do your homework ahead of time.
5. How does solar impact my property values?
Ans. 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. In most parts of the country, going solar will actually increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation.
6. How do solar photovoltaic (PV) panels work?
Ans. 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.
7. Do my solar panels produce power when the sun isn’t shining?
Ans. The amount of power your solar energy system can generate is dependent 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 a smart decision even if you live in a cloudy city.
8. What happens if there is snow on solar panels?
Ans. 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.
9. Can I go off grid with solar panels?
Ans. 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 of the power that 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, but it will cost significantly more and is unnecessary for the majority of homeowners.
10. Will I still receive an electric bill if I have solar panels?
Ans. 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.
11. Do solar panels work in a blackout?
Ans. If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off in the event of 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.
12. How much will solar panel maintenance cost?
Ans. Solar panel systems are made of durable tempered glass and require little to no maintenance for the the 25 years (as per IndustryStandards) 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.
13. What are the different types of solar panels?
Ans. While every solar panel brand and product has unique specifications, EchosolSolar has rated solar panels on a five-tier scale, from Poor to Fair, through Good and Very Good, and ultimately up to Excellent. The classifications are displayed on each panel page in the EchosolSolar Buyer’s Guide, and are provided alongside every quote that is submitted through the EchosolSolar Solar Marketplace to help shoppers compare their options and choose the best solar panels for their needs.
14. What are the different types of power inverters?
Ans. Power inverters convert the electricity your panels produce from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) power. There are three types of inverters: string/centralized inverters, microinverters, and power optimizers. Like solar panels, EchosolSolar has rated solar inverters on a five-tier scale, from Poor to Fair, through Good and Very Good, and ultimately up to Excellent. The classifications are displayed on each inverter page in the EchosolSolar Buyer’s Guide, and are provided alongside every quote that is submitted through the EchosolSolar Solar Marketplace to help shoppers compare their options and choose the best equipment for their needs.
15. What happens during the solar power installation process?
Ans. The first step to going solar is to register on EchosolSolar to receive and compare multiple installation quotes. These quotes will include a variety of equipment choices, financing options, and solar company reviews. When you find one you’re happy with, your installer will conduct a site visit to assess your property. Once you accept a quote on EchosolSolar, your installer will file the paperwork necessary to have your system approved. The actual installation takes a day or two to complete.
16. Should I ask for a solar monitoring system for my solar panels?
Ans. If you are interested in receiving detailed information about how much energy your solar panel system is producing, ask your installer about solar monitoring system options. In many cases, solar lease agreements will include free programs to track your system’s performance. If you own your system you may need to pay for one separately.
17. Do I need to install solar batteries with my solar power system?
Ans. Solar power systems that include solar batteries, known as solar-plus-storage, are increasingly popular, but can be pricey. Luckily, batteries are not necessary for most solar homeowners. As long as you are connected to the grid, your system does not need a battery: excess power goes back into the grid, and you can draw from the grid if you need more electricity than your panels can generate.
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Solar power is simply usable energy generated from the sun in the form of electric or thermal energy. Solar energy is captured in a variety of ways, the most common of which is with a photovoltaic solar panel system, or PV system, that converts the sun’s rays into usable electricity. Aside from using photovoltaics to generate electricity, solar energy is commonly used in thermal applications to heat indoor spaces or fluids. Residential and commercial property owners can install solar hot water systems and design their buildings with passive solar heating in mind to fully take advantage of the sun's energy with solar technology.
Interested in benefiting from solar power? Solar panels are installed at three main scales: residential, commercial, and utility. Residential-scale solar is typically installed on rooftops of homes or in open land (ground-mounted) and is generally between 5 and 20 kilowatts (kW), depending on the size of a property. Commercial solar energy projects are generally installed at a greater scale than residential solar. Though individual installations can vary greatly in size and cost, commercial-scale solar arrays serve a consistent purpose: to provide on-site solar power to businesses and nonprofits. Finally, utility-scale solar projects are typically large, several megawatt (MW) installations that provide solar energy to a large number of utility customers.
For some solar shoppers who may not be able to install solar on their property due to cost or other factors, community solar is a viable solar option that more directly connects utility-scale solar energy projects to residential consumers. As such, community solar farms are typically built in a central location as opposed to on any single customer’s property. Residential consumers can subscribe to a community solar project to receive many of the benefits of solar power without installing solar panels on their property.
How do solar panels work? A solar panel (also known as a solar module) consists of a layer of silicon cells, a metal frame, a glass casing unit, and wiring to transfer electric current from the silicon. Silicon (atomic #14 on the periodic table) is a nonmetal with conductive properties that allow it to absorb and convert sunlight into usable electricity. When light hits a silicon cell, the light causes electrons in the silicon to be set in motion, initiating a flow of electric current. This is known as the “photovoltaic effect,” and it describes the general functionality of solar panel tech.
The science of generating electricity with solar panels boils down to this photovoltaic effect. It was first discovered in 1839 by Edmond Becquerel and can be thought of as a property of specific materials (known as semiconductors) that allows them to create an electric current when they are exposed to sunlight.
The photovoltaic (or PV system) process works through the following broad steps:
1. The silicon photovoltaic solar cell absorbs solar radiation
2. When the sun’s rays interact with the silicon cell, electrons begin to move, creating a flow of electric current
3. Wires capture and feed this direct current (DC) electricity to a solar inverter to be converted to alternating current (AC) electricity
A brief history of solar power
In 1954, Bell Labs developed the first silicon photovoltaic cell. Although solar energy had previously been captured and converted into usable energy through various methods, only after 1954 did solar power begin to become a viable source of electricity to power devices over extended periods of time. The first solar cells converted solar radiation to electricity at an efficiency of 4 percent - for reference, many widely available solar panels today can convert sunlight to solar power at above 20 percent efficiency, a number constantly on the rise.
The cost of solar energy
Concurrent with an increase in solar efficiency, the cost of solar panels has fallen substantially. In the last decade alone, the cost of a solar panel installation fell over 60 percent, and many industry experts predict that prices will continue to fall in the years to come:
Additionally, depending upon where you live, several rebates or incentives for solar power may contribute towards lowering the cost of solar energy even further. Nationwide, the MNRE is one of the primary incentives available to anyone interested in solar energy. Many states and utilities offer further incentives (such as net metering) in addition to the MNRE, dropping the cost of solar power even further.
Solar energy is a renewable power source
Solar energy is a clean, inexpensive, renewable power source that is harnessable nearly everywhere in the world - any point where sunlight hits the surface of the earth is a potential location to generate solar power. And since solar energy comes from the sun, it represents a limitless source of power. Renewable energy technologies generate electricity from resources that are infinite. Compare, for instance, producing electricity with renewable resources to doing so with fossil fuels. It took hundreds of thousands of years for oil, gas and coal to form, so every time one of those resources are burned to create electricity, that finite resource is moved marginally closer to depletion. Using a renewable resource - such as wind, solar and hydropower - to generate electricity, does not deplete that resource. There will always be consistent sunlight shining on Earth's surface, and after turning sunlight into electricity, there is still an infinite amount of sunlight to turn into electricity in the future. That is what makes solar power, by nature, renewable energy.
While the current electricity mix in the India/Globe is still made up largely of fossil fuels like oil and gas, renewable energy sources like solar are steadily becoming a larger part of the country's energy profile. As the cost of solar and other renewable technologies continues to be competitive.
Should you go solar?
When it comes to installing solar panels and switching to a more eco-friendly energy source, there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are several factors worth considering to help determine if your home or business is a good candidate for solar. When deciding to go solar, you should at least be asking questions like "How much do I spend on electricity?", "What type of home do I live in, and do I own it?", and "Is my roof suitable for solar? Is it old, how big is it, what's the angle, etc?".
Perhaps the most impactful question is the first one: the more electricity you use, and the more you pay for it, the more you will save by going solar. Next, if you live in a multi-family home or rent the property, it will be much more difficult to install solar than if you own a single-family home. Lastly, the ideal roof for solar would be one that’s in good condition, is southern-facing, and receives plenty of direct sunlight. If some of these characteristics aren’t aligned with your situation but you’re still interested in going solar, read our article about if solar is right for you for more information on whether you’re a good fit.
Solar energy + battery storage, electric vehicles and more
The rapid proliferation of solar power nationwide and globally has also led to parallel growth in several adjacent areas. Notably, energy storage systems and electric vehicles are two sectors poised to explode alongside solar power by augmenting the benefits of solar.
Given that solar panels can only produce power when the sun is shining, storing produced but unused energy throughout the day for use at a later time has become increasingly important. For instance, solar batteries store electricity and can be drawn on during periods of low solar production. What’s more, solar-plus-storage solutions work for all scales of solar panel installations and provide many added benefits, from energy reliability to grid resiliency and lower-cost power.
Electric vehicles are a second product poised to ride the wave of solar energy adoption. With lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and a lower environmental footprint than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles are set to be an important piece of the automobile industry for years to come. With increasing electric vehicle adoption also comes a growing need for electricity to run the vehicles, a perfect fit for solar energy. Distributed solar installations provide cheap and reliable power for electric vehicles directly from the sun. In a world of increased electrification throughout the home, solar power is one of the most inexpensive, reliable, and cleanest ways to fuel our electrified future.
You’re convinced. You know that solar saves money, makes a positive environmental impact, is reliable, and you’re ready to go solar!
But…how do you get started? Start by choosing a EchosolSolar that delivers long-term value.
EhcosolSolar is nothing less than a trustworthy installer that performs a high-quality solar installation of reliable, equipment, and will provide long-term customer care, with a rock-solid warranty partners.
If you follow these tips when evaluating a product or partner, this makes us confident that your solar installation is a long-term, headache-free, profitable investment.
Not all solar equipment is created equal. As with many other things in life, you get what you pay for. Higher quality equipment may cost more up front, but the difference will be better power-production, leading to higher, longer-lasting savings.
EchosolSolar team always Look for tier-1 equipment, and evaluate the pros and cons of installing older technology such as a string inverter vs. using newer, more reliable micro-inverters. The system will last longer, and experience less degradation and down time in the long run, meaning less cost and headache for you!
Our Goal for a Strong Warranty
A strong warranty is a good sign that the company is selling trustworthy products. You need a warranty for more than just the solar panels! Pay attention to your long-term warranties for the 3 components of your installation including:
· The panels
· The inverter or microinverters
· Labor and workmanship
A 25-YEAR WARRANTY covering SOLAR PANELS, 2-5 YEAR MICROINVERTERS (or inverters) and *LABOR means you can expect worry-free power production for years.
EchosolSolar equipment warranties are 25-year or more, and we provide a strong labor Services of years.*
In EchosolSolar we always strive to choose the best warranty and quality product OEM or Manufacturer and transfer the same provider knowledge to the customer
Evaluate the Company’s Service
At EchosolSolar we always offer the product with industry and regulatory complaint warranty terms or more.
As what happens if your system under performs?
Does the manufacturer offer remote monitoring? As remotely monitoring helps proactively troubleshoots anything that compromises the power production etc. Although it is an optional thing to do.
Solar is not viable in every situation. Under some conditions, solar panels can not produce the amount of power needed. EchosolSolar’s solar experts should inspect the area around your home for trees and other obstructions. You should never feel pressured into making a decision that is not financially sound. We at EchosolSolar ensure the data that will demonstrate that solar is a financially sound decision for your situation.
EchosolSolar’s salesperson should be able to answer all your questions, and spend the time to explain the details of your quote. In order to make a good decision, we understand what the customer should expect to spend in any given month, how much that amount might vary (due to weather, time of year and other factors) and this data should be verifiable through third-party sources. PV Watts is a common third-party tool a company can use to demonstrate independently verifiable data about your proposed system.
Scope of Services Offered
Oftentimes, a solar installation is only part of the upgrades you’re making to your home. For instance, you may find your roof space is not adequate to provide enough electricity for your home. EchosolSolar also offer architecture and construction. A company with such resources can help creatively problem-solve, creating solutions such as pergolas, garages, long-lasting ground mounts and more.
Contractors vs. In-House Expertise
EchosolSolar is in-house expertise to manage your solar installation. A team that works together can better manage quality control, scheduling, and will able to react more quickly and efficiently to situations that arise. We deal with the manufactures with industry needs like structural engineer, electrician, architect, and long-term customer care team in-house. To ensure all good sign that your installation will be managed efficiently and professionally.
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