There are solar systems that include solar batteries and are very popular. Fortunately, batteries are not necessary for all solar homeowners.

If you are interested in receiving a detailed report on how much energy your solar panel system is producing, ask your installer about solar monitoring options. In most cases, we will provide you daily performance report for free.

The first step in the installation process is to receive your free quote from us. We will provide you with a variety of solar system choices, financing options, show you our previous work and company testimonials. Once you accept our quote, we will submit the paperwork needed for your solar system to be approved. The actual installation will then take a day or two to complete. 

Power inverters convert the direct current (DC) electricity produced from your panels to alternating current (AC) power. There are three different types of inverters: microinverters, string/centralized inverters, and power optimizers. At Sunlight Solar, we offer a variety of inverters by manufacturers with the best reputation and warranty. Contact us to receive a free quote and see what solar inverters are best for your home. 

We offer a variety of solar systems that are made by manufacturers with the best reputation and warranties. At Sunlight Solar, we make sure to protect your financial investment. Contact us to receive a free quote and see what solar panels are best for your home. 

You should first confirm that they are certified, licensed, and insured. Ask to see pictures of previous solar panel project and look at testimonials or reviews. All Sunlight Solar installers are pre-screened to provide you with quality work and outstanding customer service, so your experience is above and beyond what you expected.  

If you own your solar system, then your home will sell at a higher value as solar panels are shown to increase your property value. However, if you are leasing your system, then you will need to either buy out your lease before you sell your home, or you will need to work out an agreement with your leasing company to transfer the contract to your home’s buyers. 

Typically, solar systems can generate electricity for 25 to 35 years. They are very durable and can withstand various weather conditions, such as snow, wind, and hail. 

We’ll size the system based off of your monthly average KW consumption.

Solar systems typically last for 25 to 35 years, and it can cost quite a bit to remove and re-install them. If you don’t know whether your roof will need to be replaced in the near future, don’t worry, one of our professionals will be able to determine whether you need to replace your roof before going solar. 

Roofs with little to no shade are perfect for solar panels. If your roof does not have enough space to install solar panels, in many cases, solar panels can be installed around your property. 

If you can afford to pay your electricity bill, then you can afford to go solar. There are $0 down solar financing options, which make it easy for people to go solar. 

The main difference between these two loans is that secured solar loans require you to put something down as collateral, usually your home. On the other hand, unsecured solar loans do not. To learn more about your financing options, contact Sunlight Solar, we offer rates as low as 2.99%

It depends on why you are going solar. But if you want to maximize your financial returns for purchasing a solar system, then buying your system is probably the best option for you. But if you want an easy, maintenance-free way to reduce how much you spend on utility bills, then a solar lease will probably be best for you. 

You have three solar financing options available to you. You can either buy your solar panels in cash, take out a loan to purchase them, or sign a solar lease/power purchase agreement (PPA). 

Depending where you live, solar rebates and incentives vary. Some states offer additional tax credits aside from the 26% federal investment tax credit (ITC). Certain utility companies also offer cash rebates and other incentives. 

Your solar panel system will require little to no maintenance for the 25 to 35 years they will generate power for. They are made of durable tempered glass, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning them. 

If you are still on the grid, your solar panels will shut off during a blackout. This is to prevent any injuries to people such as emergency responders and utility repair workers from the solar panels sending power back to the grid. There are inverters you can purchase and connect to a battery so that you can have backup power during a blackout. 

Yes, you can go off grid with a solar system that has battery storage, although it is unnecessary for the majority of homeowners. When solar panels are installed on your property, they are typically connected to the grid. This allows you to receive energy from the grid when your solar panels are not producing sufficient power. The power that you do not end up using then gets sent back to the grid. 

Unless your solar energy system includes battery storage and you are entirely off the grid, then you will still receive a utility bill. Fortunately, with a solar panel system that matches your energy use, you can dramatically reduce your bill to as much as $0 per month. 

If your solar panels are covered in snow, then they will not be able to convert sunshine into power, which means they will not be able to produce electricity. Don’t worry, most panels are strategically designed to be slanted, so even if snow does get on them, it will likely slide off. Typically snow is not heavy enough to damage your panels, and if it doesn’t slide off, they are very easy to clean.

Solar panels depend on sunlight in order to generate power. That means when it is cloudy outside, your solar panels will produce slightly less energy. At night, however, they will not produce energy. Even if you live in a city where it is continuously cloudy, we still recommend you invest in solar panels because of its benefits both financially and environmentally.