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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is solar electricity?
    Solar electricity is the electricity that photovoltaic panels produce from sunlight that it’s green and zero-carbon.
  • How does a solar photovoltaic system work?
    When the sunlight hits the photovoltaic material, it breaks the materials discipline and the electrons will change their orbit. This phenomenon produces energy and the photovoltaic material converts this to electricity.
  • Do solar panels still work in cloudy weather?
    The one-word answer to this question is YES. Solar panels not only gain energy from sunlight but also gains energy from sunrays that are not visible to the human eye.
  • Do solar panels affect the environment?
    Positively yes. They don’t have any pollution in the using phase, unlike their rivals. The making process has much less carbon pollution too.
  • How many solar panels do a home need?
    It depends on home residents and their needs and by the way on your home area. Our experts will help you with this issue.
  • How much do solar panels cost?
    It is possible to go solar with nothing out of pocket. Share your data with our experts via the contact form on the site to help you.
  • What are the advantages of going solar?
    It has so many benefits to go solar. Low carbon emissions, low electricity bill cost, low maintenance, etc.
  • How solar panels will get installed?
    Solar panels are typically mounted on a rail system that is fixed to the roof. So don’t worry about any damage.
  • Can solar electricity be used for charging electric cars?
    Yes you can, you just need a car charger.
  • What is the difference between solar PV and solar thermal?
    Mostly, the photovoltaic system is used for your home electricity, while solar thermal is used for hot water used in your home.
  • Is it worth investing in solar panels?
    No doubt!!! Installing a solar panel is the smartest investment you can make!
  • Is it necessary to have solar panels facing south?
    No other directions could also generate power as well.
  • How much space will be needed on the roof to install solar panels?
    Depending on the size of your system our experts will design your system.
  • How many years will a solar panel work?
    Typically, it will perform for more than 25 years.
  • What are the maintenance conditions of solar panels?
    We recommend that your panels get checked every 2 years. For any problem that may occur, our servicemen are at your service.
  • How hard is it to repair a solar panel?
    It’s not that complicated, but it’s better to be done by an expert.
  • How long does it take to install a solar panel?
    Typically installation won’t take too long and gets done in 1-2 days.
  • How solar panels should be cleaned?
    If it was necessary there are solar cleaning companies.
  • Is there any danger to my roof in a storm with solar panels installed?
    Not at all. The panels are fixed on the mounts and it is safe.
  • What happens to the excess energy the solar panel may produce?
    Your excess energy will be back to the grid and with the net metering system, you’ll get credited for this.
  • What is an inverter?
    The electricity your panels produce is DC and the inverter will convert them to AC that is needed for your home and the grid.
  • Do we have power during the 2 days of installation?
    Yes! You can use your electricity during the installation.
  • How long does it take to see an impact on my bill?
    You will see the impact from the first month.

800-714-8935

800 Wheatland Ave Unit

C, Sun Valley CA 91352

C10 – B License 1035512

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