Solar energy solutions can reduce your utility bills and help you become more eco-friendly. You can use them to meet all your energy needs or to offset some of the costs of traditional power sources.
Some solar companies offer full purchase and loan financing options, while others provide PPAs or leases. Choosing a full purchase will allow you to qualify for tax credits and other cost-saving incentives.
Affordable Energy
Solar energy can be used for a variety of applications. It can provide direct current electricity for homes or commercial buildings, or it can be combined with an inverter to produce alternating current power. It can also be used for heating and cooling systems. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, and excess electricity can be stored in batteries or sold back to the grid.
The primary deterrent to using solar energy is the high cost of equipment and installation. Some companies allow you to install solar without paying for the entire system upfront through a power purchase agreement (PPA). This arrangement typically lasts from 10-25 years, after which you can extend the PPA, remove the system, or buy it from the developer.
Another option is to finance your system through a company like Medallion bank. These loans offer same-as-cash financing for up to 26 percent of your system cost. This enables you to reduce your upfront investment and maximize the benefits of your federal tax credit.
Reduced Utility Bills
Using solar energy to power homes, businesses and communities can dramatically reduce electricity costs. In some cases, solar energy can even eliminate electricity bills. Solar energy also protects against future rises in electricity prices and boosts energy self-sufficiency. It also creates clean, renewable power that contributes to the global environment and helps alleviate dependence on fossil fuels that produce dangerous greenhouse gases.
Homeowners who produce more electricity than they consume through their solar panels can sell that excess energy back to the electric grid for credit on their utility bill. This can dramatically reduce or eliminate the customer service charge, delivery charge and other electricity rates that are included on your monthly bill.
While some solar companies make claims of eliminating your bill, a realistic cost/benefit analysis is the best way to determine if solar energy is right for you. Our team will provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate and explain all your options.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Solar energy provides a renewable, clean, and cost-effective solution to mitigate climate change. It also creates jobs and drives economic development, while reducing dependency on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
A solar energy system produces a significantly smaller carbon footprint than conventional electricity sources, and an acre of PV panels reduces the CO2 output of an equivalent amount of coal or natural gas per year. It also reduces dependence on centralized power grids that are vulnerable to price fluctuations and outages.
Solar To Light is a multigenerational family-owned and operated business that specializes in solar installation, maintenance, and education. Its NABCEP-certified technicians install a variety of residential and commercial systems that include battery backups. They also assist clients in obtaining local electric permits and clearances. The company also offers energy usage assessment, 24/7 monitoring, and a mobile app that allows users to monitor their solar production and consumption. Their team of solar experts works hard to deliver the results that they promise their customers.
Reduced Maintenance
Solar power systems use a semiconductor to transform sunlight into electricity. It’s a relatively simple device with very few moving parts, and as a result, requires minimal maintenance.
If you are renting or purchasing your solar energy system, regular maintenance is the responsibility of your solar provider. However, if you choose to install a system and own it, it is your responsibility to keep the panels functioning at an optimal level.
The best way to maintain your system is through monitoring. Using an app, you can keep track of your panels’ performance over time and notice when it starts to decrease. Your solar panel’s monitor light should remain green, but if it changes colors or turns off completely, this could indicate that your system needs to be cleaned or inspected.
If you decide to clean your own solar panels, make sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and never touch the system when it is powered on. If you do not, you can void your warranty and risk serious damage to the system.Star Plus Energy
