When a solar array is installed on your roof, it will be installed on one of the available solar racking systems. Depending on your roof type, how the mounts are installed will vary. Sometimes they will be put right into the roofing, other times they will be slipped under the roofing, and...
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Solar inverters convert DC to AC and make it possible to harness solar energy. The power produced by solar photovoltaic (PV) modules is in direct current (DC) watts, but the power utilized by electrical equipment is in alternating current (AC) watts.There are three different types of...
Going solar with a Homeowners Association (HOA) doesn’t have to be a headache, and it often isn’t. Several states have Solar Rights Acts which limit the ability of an HOA to simply reject a proposal to install panels on your property.1 The California Solar Rights Act does not allow an HOA...
When homeowners think of going solar, they probably immediately picture a rooftop solar array. While rooftop installations are common and often great fits for solar projects, the alternative option of a ground-mounted installation may fit certain projects’ needs. If a roof has...
Once you sign a contract to go solar, there are still several steps before your system can be installed and turned on. When it comes to solar installations, the first step is the site assessment. Your installer will visit the house, take pictures, measurements, and get any other...
When you go solar, your roof warranty is voided on the portion of the roof that you install solar. Don’t worry, you’re still going to be covered under your installer’s workmanship warranty. An installer’s workmanship warranty is generally for 10 years and it covers the areas of the roof...
When you go solar, your roof warranty is voided on the portion of the roof that you install solar. Don’t worry, you’re still going to be covered under your installer’s workmanship warranty. An installer’s workmanship warranty is generally for 10 years and it covers the areas of the roof...
If you have a flat roof, going solar is not only possible, it’s easier than you might think. When installing flat roof solar panels, you wouldn’t want to install your panels flat because that would not get you the best production. Instead, you would want to tilt your panels at an angle so...
If your house has a wood shake roof, most jurisdictions will not allow you to install solar because it is a fire hazard. Even if your jurisdiction doesn’t outright prohibit solar for wood shake roofs, installers may not take your project due to possible safety issues. For this situation...