Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does my house need to be in a sunny spot to install solar energy panels?
A. Naturally, the more sunshine you have the better. The more sun, the more power your solar panels can use in your home. Most panels are south facing, where they can receive the most exposure. They should be placed where trees, chimneys, and other things above the roof line are not shadowing the panels.
Q. How much power do residential solar panels give?
A. Most solar panel installations can power 25-100% of the homeowners electricity needs.
Q. My area is prone to storms. Can hail and lightning damage the panels?
A. When choosing solar panels, make sure your choose impact resistant, tempered glass. These solar energy panels will be able to take a beating without getting damaged. It is always a good idea to look into your homeowners policy and insurance to see if the solar panels will be covered if they are damaged. This will help cover your home's solar panels in the event of storms, fire, hail, and other disasters
Q. Will installing solar energy panels damage my roof?
A. Properly installed solar panels should not damage your roof. After the panels are installed, they actually can protect that section of your roof from the elements. It is always a good idea to know the life of your roof before installing any solar energy panels. Solar panels can last up to 25 years, so make sure your roof's life is similar.
Q. What maintenance is involved in solar energy panels?
A. With little to no moving parts, solar energy panels usually require no maintenance. The one exception to this is the inverter that changed your Direct and Alternate currents. This needs to be replaced after about 15 years.
Q. Is it possible to save up solar energy from my residential solar panels?
A. Disconnecting from your power grid is not practical at this point. While many companies have developed batteries that connect to your solar panels, they are expensive and have not been deemed reliable yet and are rather pricey. Your solar energy panels will power your home for as long as the amount of energy they have stored and that is when the grid kicks in.
A. Naturally, the more sunshine you have the better. The more sun, the more power your solar panels can use in your home. Most panels are south facing, where they can receive the most exposure. They should be placed where trees, chimneys, and other things above the roof line are not shadowing the panels.
Q. How much power do residential solar panels give?
A. Most solar panel installations can power 25-100% of the homeowners electricity needs.
Q. My area is prone to storms. Can hail and lightning damage the panels?
A. When choosing solar panels, make sure your choose impact resistant, tempered glass. These solar energy panels will be able to take a beating without getting damaged. It is always a good idea to look into your homeowners policy and insurance to see if the solar panels will be covered if they are damaged. This will help cover your home's solar panels in the event of storms, fire, hail, and other disasters
Q. Will installing solar energy panels damage my roof?
A. Properly installed solar panels should not damage your roof. After the panels are installed, they actually can protect that section of your roof from the elements. It is always a good idea to know the life of your roof before installing any solar energy panels. Solar panels can last up to 25 years, so make sure your roof's life is similar.
Q. What maintenance is involved in solar energy panels?
A. With little to no moving parts, solar energy panels usually require no maintenance. The one exception to this is the inverter that changed your Direct and Alternate currents. This needs to be replaced after about 15 years.
Q. Is it possible to save up solar energy from my residential solar panels?
A. Disconnecting from your power grid is not practical at this point. While many companies have developed batteries that connect to your solar panels, they are expensive and have not been deemed reliable yet and are rather pricey. Your solar energy panels will power your home for as long as the amount of energy they have stored and that is when the grid kicks in.