Common Questions

Solar panels on your roof or property capture sunlight and turn it into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter then converts this DC power into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is what your home's appliances use. Any excess power generated can be stored in a battery or sent back to the electrical grid.

Most solar panels are built to last for decades. The industry standard is typically a 30-year performance warranty, guaranteeing that the panels will still produce a high percentage of their original power output after 30 years. Many systems can last 40 years or more with proper maintenance.

On cloudy days, solar panels will still produce some power, though less than on a sunny day. At night, they don't produce any power. This is where being connected to the utility grid helps. When your system isn't producing enough power, you'll simply draw electricity from the grid. If you have a battery storage system, you can use the power saved during the day.

Generally, a good roof for solar panels is in good condition, gets plenty of sun exposure, and faces south, southwest, or southeast. We'll perform a detailed site assessment to determine if your roof is a good fit and, if not, discuss other options like a ground mount system.

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