Frequently Asked Solar Questions
The State of Florida offers a 100% property tax exemption for residential solar and battery storage systems. This means that even though you’ve increased your home value you won’t need to pay increased property taxes.
Solar panels can still generate power on cloudy days, although at reduced capacity. At night, your home draws electricity from the grid.
In most cases, solar panels can be installed on existing roofs. We will do an on-site visit to determine the feasibility and any necessary modifications.
Solar can be viable in most regions, but some locations are more favorable due to sun exposure. A professional assessment can determine your solar potential and we will demonstrate the different levels of production you can achieve based on panel location.
It depends on the system design as roof pitch, roof type, and panel location are big factors, but on average a system can range from $3/W to just under $4/W for the very complicated projects (assuming little to no concessions have been made on equipment quality).
Yes, studies show that homes with solar panels often have higher property values and sell faster than homes without solar. A report from Zillow shows a 4% increase in selling price for Florida homes with solar compared to those without.
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Solar panels are low-maintenance. Periodic cleaning and inspections are recommended to ensure optimal performance.
Assuming minimal interference from any HOA we can go from you selecting your system to enjoying electricity production in 6-8 weeks. This timeline includes engineers drawings, permitting, installation, inspections, and final interconnection with the utility. The actual installation typically only takes 1-2 days.
If you have a solar standalone (solar panels only) system there’s nowhere to send excess electricity and so the system shuts down for safety until the grid is back up and running. If you have a transfer switch installed with your solar you will be able to use the electricity you produce through your panels (i.e. when the sun is out). If you have a battery storage system, you can continue to use stored energy to either a dedicated sub panel or the whole home depending on your system design.
High-quality solar panels can last 30-40 years. As a Certified Solar Professional with REC the panels in our projects come with a 25-year warranty on parts/labour/and production of 92%.