Our solar system has a Fortress backup battery that allows us to have power in the event of an outage. The battery also enables us to draw from battery power during peak grid power times, avoiding the higher cost. We have also installed a critical load panel that powers only the essentials such as lights,…
Once your solar system is installed, your utility provider will replace your old meter with an advanced meter that is capable of measuring net metering. When your solar panels are producing more electricity than you are using, the electricity is sent back to the grid, running your meter backward. When you are using more electricity…
Solar power systems are becoming more and more popular for residential homes. Homeowners thinking of installing solar now have to think about the advantages and disadvantages of both roof and ground-mounted systems. To provide some insight let’s go over both. Roof-mounted systems have the advantage of preserving yard space and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.…
Q CELLS, based in Germany, is one of the largest solar panel manufacturers in the world. Q CELL panels are tier one panels, meaning they have been on the market for a while and have a great reputation in the industry. Q CELL produces high-performance monocrystalline solar panels. Monocrystalline panel’s advantage comes from their high-efficiency…
Inverters are vital to your solar power system. Solar panels generate electricity through the “photovoltaic effect”, which generates direct current (DC) electricity. Our homes are powered by alternating current (AC); the inverters job is to take the DC power and convert it to AC power. String inverters are the most common inverter type used, and…
The Federal Investment Tax Credit applies to both solar and geothermal. This tax credit allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installation from your federal taxes. The tax credit is 26% for systems placed in service by 12/31/2022. For systems placed in service by 12/31/2023, the tax credit is 22%. You may…
A Geothermal system install begins with the drilling portion. We can drill vertically or horizontally, depending on your property. Once the drill crew is done, the next step is for our install crew to begin the process of installing the unit inside your home. We install Hydron Module geothermal systems, that are manufactured in the…
