FAQ's

All of our reviews are ran by our Solar Panel Experts. Depending on the location of the solar company we are performing a review on, we will either send one of our experts to the solar company's main headquaters or do an online assesment to review their best practices.

If a company does not want to directly work with us for a review, we will still perform a audit of their company and list that it is not a "full review" on their respected review page. In cases such as these, we will look at the work they have performed on houses, what solar panels they use, their installation processes, and client reviews.

Direct current (DC) power is produced throughout the day by solar panels by absorbing the sun's energy. The DC electricity is then sent via an inverter to transform it into usable AC electricity as the majority of houses and businesses run on alternating current (AC). You then have the option of using the electricity inside your home or returning it to the power grid.

Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, thus if your panels are covered with snow, they are unable to do so. Typically, snow isn't heavy enough to damage your panels structurally, and since most panels are angled, the snow will slip off. If snow does build, cleaning your panels is simple.

You will still get a bill from your utility unless your solar energy system incorporates battery storage and you are completely off the grid. With a solar panel system that matches your energy demand, you can significantly lower your cost or perhaps eliminate the balance you owe.

For the 25 to 35 years they will generate power, solar panel systems are composed of sturdy tempered glass and require little to no maintenance. Most of the time, you don't even need to frequently clean your solar panels. Most equipment manufacturers offer warranties, albeit the details vary depending on the business.

Sunlight determines how much power your solar energy system can produce. Your solar panels will therefore generate no energy at night and somewhat less energy while it's cloudy outside. However, solar is a wise choice even if you reside in a cloudy city due to high electricity bills and financial advantages.

You will continue to have a connection to the grid even after installing solar panels on your property. This enables you to send power back to the grid when you create more energy than you need and to draw from it when your system is unable to supply all of your needs. With a solar energy system that includes battery storage, it is conceivable to get off the grid, but it will be very expensive and unnecessary for the majority of houses.

In the event of a blackout, your solar panel system will switch off if it is connected to the grid. This is to stop solar panels from transmitting power back to the grid and injuring emergency responders and electricity company workers. However, you can purchase some inverters that, when used with batteries, offer backup power during a power outage.