Common Solar Questions?
Frequently asked solar questions and answers.
Will Solar Power Save Me Money? Yes, utilities have and will continue to increase the cost of power. Going solar allows you to produce your own energy, harvesting energy from the sun. Put a stop to the increasing electric rates. Stop the peak electric bills and start saving your hard-earned money. By looking at cost comparisons from a solar array vs the utility over 25 years we can determine a savings estimate based on your individual needs.
Can Solar Power Be Stored? Yes, solar power can be stored if paired with a solar battery. Solar batteries are a good way to ensure you are not left in the dark. Batteries can offset your homes power consumption, so you don’t end up with peak energy bills anymore.
Can Solar Power Run AC? Air Conditioning is a huge consumer of power when it is being used. Solar arrays can be sized to offset the power consumption used by your AC.
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Can Solar Power My Whole House? Yes, solar arrays can be sized to power 10%, 50% or 100% of your homes power consumption needs. A Solar Analyst will help you create a unique solar array for your home or business based on your needs and existing power consumption.
Do I Have to Go Off-Grid When I Go Solar? No, and, you probably don’t want to. This is known as “islanding”. Connecting your solar array to solar batteries will allow you to power your home independently while staying connected to the grid. Staying connected to the grid allows you to generate credits with the utilities which can lower your bill, this is known as net metering.
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Do Solar Panels Work During A Blackout? Technically the panels are working, but you cannot harness that power through the meter. For safety this is so the power lines are not backfed in case of emergency. The solar array is not metered, stopping power into your home. If your solar panels are paired with a solar battery, they can be used to power your home or business during a blackout. The array will charge in the daytime allowing the battery to charge or be used.
How do I decide how many solar panels I need? Solar arrays are created unique to each customer’s power consumption needs. There are a few factors that need to be discussed when deciding on a solar array. Roof age and roof placement need to be factored into the decision. If there is not a lot of room on the roof, higher watt panels may need to be used to achieve the optimal output for your array. Reviewing your annual electric bill will also be part of the process to be sure the new solar array will achieve the output of power you need at your home or business. A SolarTech Solar Analyst can help you design an array for your home or business needs.
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Do electric vehicles run off solar? Yes, an electric vehicle can run from solar power. When you have solar installed at your home, the costs over time are much cheaper than the utilities high power costs. The cost of power from the utilities has not ever gone down. Solar on the other hand, has become cheaper to install. Learn how much you can save with solar and a solar charging station at your home.
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References:
https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-faq/
https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/go-solar/faqs/
https://1stle.com/20-common-solar-questions-answered-explained/
https://getsimplesolar.com/25-common-questions-about-solar/#q14
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