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Solar 101

• Article What Is My Roof Type? Knowing your roof type is a vital part of installing solar: each roof type has a different mounting technique to ensu...
• Article Can My HOA Prevent Solar Panel Installation? Keep reading to learn more about HOA solar panel restriction, including a list of laws and protections by state.  Ho...
• Article If My System Produces Extra Energy, Where Does It Go? Due to usage and weather patterns, solar systems will sometimes produce more or less energy than is needed.One exampl...
• Article What Is the Difference Between kW and kWh? When discussing solar, many people get confused by the different units of power and energy that are used to measure t...
• Article How does solar work? Sunlight excites electrons to motion in a process called the photovoltaic effect. This generates DC power which is co...
• Article What is Net Metering? Your solar PV system only produces when the sun is out, with the majority of the production occurring during a 4-6 ho...
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The Project Solar Process

• Article Can I Install Solar on a Pergola, Standalone Deck, or Other Non-Residential Structure? Many homeowners looking to install solar are curious to know whether other structures besides their home might suppo...
• Article How Does the Referral/Affiliate Program Work? Our referral program offers a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy endorsing our company to earn additional inco...
• Article How Was Project Solar Founded? The idea for Project Solar started in 2016 when Trevor Hiltbrand, our CEO, was looking into buying solar.  Like many ...
• Article Does Project Solar Service My Area? Project Solar services the majority of the continental United States, but we do not have partnered installers in all ...
• Article Who Will Be Installing My System? Who Are Project Solar's Installers? If you don't want to perform your own installation, you can choose to have one of our professional Project Solar Part...
• Article Options for Mobile & Manufactured Homes With Project Solar Project Solar does not currently facilitate solar installations on mobile or manufactured homes. This article will ex...
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Project Management

• Article What is the process for making a warranty claim? This article goes over how you can make a warranty claim for your solar installation, whether it's related to workman...
• Article Will My Meter Need to Be Replaced? Occasionally, a home's electrical meter needs to be updated prior to installing solar. There are a few different reas...
• Article If I Have Issues With My Install, Who Do I Contact – the Installer or Project Solar? If I Have Issues With My Install, Who Do I Contact – the Installer or Project Solar? If you have any issues after you...
• Article What Does It Mean to "Derate" a Main Breaker? Each main electrical panel has a maximum solar capacity. To exceed this capacity, the panel usually needs to be upgra...
• Article What Is A Subpanel? Sometimes, your main electrical panel requires additional preparation to install solar. This article will discuss sub...
• Article What Is a Main Panel Upgrade? When installing a solar, your system will be connected directly to your main electrical panel so it can feed the elec...
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Customer Portal

• Article How Do I Change My Customer Portal Password? Changing your password for the customer portal is a simple and straightforward process. To get started, follow these ...
• Article Did My Onboarding Specialist Receive My Pictures? The customer portal doesn't always verify that your "Site Survey" pictures were received. If you suspect that there c...
• Article How do I access my project plans? We've made it easy for you to access all of your project documents, including the detailed engineering plan set that ...
• Article How do I log into the customer portal? Logging In Logging into your customer portal is pretty straight forward. Simply click the icon in the top right corne...

Financial Questions

• Article Homeowners Insurance and Solar Panels: What You Need to Know If you're considering adding solar panels to your home, you might be wondering if your homeowner's insurance will cov...
• Article Does Project Solar's Financing Partner Place a Lien on My Home? If you go solar by using a loan, your lender can place a lien on your equipment. This is a legal claim on your equipm...
• Article How Does Solar Affect Home Value? Solar can be a very profitable asset for the average homeowner, and the lower power bills aren't the only reason: it'...
• Article Why Doesn't Project Solar Offer Leases or Power Purchase Agreements? Advertisements touting "Solar at NO COST", "Free Solar!", and "INSTALLATION WITH NO UPFRONT COST" have become more po...
• Article Financing Options with Project Solar Project Solar does not currently offer financing options directly in most areas. In these areas, financing will need ...
• Article Can Re-Roofing Be Included In the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit? Disclaimer: The information below is intended to provide only general knowledge and not tax advice–please consult a t...
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Equipment Questions

• Article What Equipment Does Project Solar Use? Equipment is one of the most important factors to consider when starting a solar project. At Project Solar, we're com...
• Article How Does It Work? The Project Solar Power Bank Information Guide Project Solar has launched a new storage option: the Power Bank Solar Battery Kit. This is a great alternative for c...
• Article How Much Does Panel Wattage Matter? Many manufacturers or installers tout their panels as best because they're “the most powerful”, etc. This can make i...
• Article How Do I Calibrate My Power Bank 2000 to Connect an Expansion Pack? A guide to your Power Bank 2000's settings menu and how to calibrate it for Expansion Packs. Before connecting any Ex...
• Article Does Solar Power Work at Night? In this article, we'll explore the question "Does solar power work at night?" and provide a solution for those who ar...
• Article What are Solar Shingles? Why Doesn't Project Solar Offer Them? Solar shingles are becoming more common, particularly due to their aesthetic appeal. At Project Solar, we feel solar ...
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DIY Questions

• Article Is Installing Solar Myself Safe? Will I Be Electrocuted? There are risks to installing solar yourself, such as falling off the roof, damaging equipment, and in rare cases, el...
• Article How Does the DIY Option Work? What Equipment is Included? One of the best ways to increase your solar ROI and lower the cost of your solar project is to install your system yo...
• Article Can I DIY a Battery Install? It is possible to install our Enphase IQ batteries DIY. However, the process of installation for batteries is much mo...

Installer Wiki

• Article How Do I Apply to Be a Project Solar Installer? At Project Solar, we partner with installation companies all over the U.S. to install our customers' solar systems. I...
• Article Installer Relationship with Project Solar   Relationship defined Project Solar is a full customer service solar quoting, selling, and installation service comp...
• Article What does the overall job process look like with Project Solar? Project Solar works with dozens of install partners nationwide and we are excited to have you join our install networ...
• Article How does job scheduling work with Project Solar? Project Solar will be in contact with you surrounding all aspects of scheduling. This includes delivery of equipment,...
• Article Day of Install Expectations At Project Solar, we're committed to delivering high-quality solar panel installations to all of our cus...
• Article What is the post-install process with Project Solar? Congratulations on completing the installation! Now it's time to plan for the final inspection and ensure you get pai...