Solar 101
The concept behind solar energy is to capture sunlight and turn it into usable electricity. As long as the sun keeps shining we will have a renewable and endless supply of energy to work with, which makes solar an attractive source of clean, renewable energy. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are the component of a solar panel that captures the light. Here’s a quick description on how it works: 1. Sunlight hits the cells and creates DC (direct current) power. 2. The DC power is then sent to an inverter, which converts it into AC (alternating current) power. Your home runs on AC power. 3. The AC...
read moreHow Much Should I Expect To Pay For Solar
When we are asked what is the typical cost of a solar system. Our response is to ask that person in return, what is the typical cost of a home. Tough question isn’t it. Let’s look at some of the factors that determine what size solar system a home would need. Then we will look at the costs involved. Before we get into the technical explanation of how to arrive at cost, we can save you some reading time. There is a current rule of thumb today on how much a solar system should cost in Orange County after the size has been properly determined. You take the size of the system...
read moreThings To Know Before Going Solar
We get asked so many questions about going solar and what happens when you have a solar system installed. That it prompted us to answer a few questions and concerns. “My power bill is so high I need solar.” One of the first things we ask people is if they have looked at what uses power in their home? Sometimes changing out old appliances and HVAC to new energy star rated equipment can make a huge difference. What about insulation? Is your attic properly insulated? That is an easy and economical fix. A good solar professional should address these issues with you if your bill...
read moreWhy Go Solar
Economic Benefits of Solar Energy Other than the obvious reason of reducing your electric charges for the next 25-30 years, let’s address the other benefits to the home or business owner. According to a new study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, they have shown that for every 1000 watts of solar power you install will increase the value of your property by $6,250. A typical residential system is 6 kilowatts or 6000 watts, which would equate to $37,500 increase in value to your home. That same system will cost you $22,200 after rebates to install. How does that sound for...
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