Solar Panels FAQ
How Solar Works

The sun shines.
(This should continue for at least another 5 billion years.)

Solar panels adsorb sunlight
Conversion of light to DC electricity begins instantly -- even on cloudy days. Our selection of panels can generate up to 50% more power than our competitor’s, offsetting more electricity and saving you more money.

The inverter converts the power for household use.
It turns direct current (DC) that’s produced by solar panels into alternating current (AC), the electricity used by the utility grid and your household appliances.

You can monitor your system.
See how much power your system is generating and how to optimize it with our in-home display, monitoring website, or even on your iPhone or iPod touch.

Any power you generate but cannot use goes to the grid.
You can actually watch your meter spin backwards. You'll receive credits for this extra power generated, which will be used at night time when you need to draw it back.

You save money.
Going solar significantly reduces your utility bill, or could offset it completely. Your solar system generates power when electricity is usually at its most expensive - during daytime hours - so you are getting clean, renewable power at a fraction of the price.