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Solar 101

• 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...
• Article North, South, East, West - Which direction is best for solar production? Why? Solar production varies based on where you are at in the country. In the United States (and the northern hemisphere),...
• Article Should I replace my roof before going solar? Your solar system should last well over 25 years. The general rule of thumb in the solar industry is if your roof is ...
• Article How do I know if solar will fit on my roof? Evaluating a home for solar is pretty straight forward.  Is the roof in good condition? See "should I replace my roo...
• Article Does solar produce power on cloudy or snowy days? Solar panels' electricity production varies depending on the amount of sun hitting them. Cloudy days should still pro...
• Article Will solar cause roof leaks? One of the most common concerns people have with solar is roof leaks.  However, most roofs already have thousands of ...