The Basics
Solar is a pretty simple process. Below are a few things you should know about how it can be installed and the regulations surrounding the electricity it generates.
- Grid-Tied vs. Off-Grid Solar >>
- Roof Mounts, GroundMounts, & Carports >>
- Net Metering: How It Works & Where It’s Available >>
- Do You Get Enough Sunlight >>
Grid-Tied vs. Off-Grid Solar
Off-grid vs. grid-tied solar. Ground mount vs. roof mount. Polycrystalline panels vs monocrystalline.
When it comes to installing a solar power system, there are a lot of decisions to make. And because you’re investing in equipment that will last many years, you want to make the right choices.
Whether you’re looking for a way to keep the lights on when the grid goes down or you want to help offset demand charges, continued advances in the solar storage industry are making batteries cheaper and more efficient. While still an expensive option for home energy backup, batteries run on a free energy source and are more environmentally friendly compared to a gasoline generator.
You might be wondering if you can get unbiased information from us, a solar installation company. That’s a fair concern. What we’ll say is that we believe solar can provide powerful financial and environmental benefits to many, but not all businesses. Tricking an organization into going solar when it’s not best for them just to generate business isn’t good for our company either.
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On Grid vs Off Grid Solar: What is the difference between the two types of solar systems
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The Difference Between Off-Grid and On-Grid Solar Energy
Off-grid vs. grid-tied solar. Ground mount vs. roof mount. Polycrystalline panels vs monocrystalline.
When it comes to installing a solar power system, there are a lot of decisions to make. And because you’re investing in equipment that will last many years, you want to make the right choices. -
The Best Batteries for Solar Power Storage
Whether you’re looking for a way to keep the lights on when the grid goes down or you want to help offset demand charges, continued advances in the solar storage industry are making batteries cheaper and more efficient. While still an expensive option for home energy backup, batteries run on a free energy source and are more environmentally friendly compared to a gasoline generator.
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Pros and cons of solar energy for your business
You might be wondering if you can get unbiased information from us, a solar installation company. That’s a fair concern. What we’ll say is that we believe solar can provide powerful financial and environmental benefits to many, but not all businesses. Tricking an organization into going solar when it’s not best for them just to generate business isn’t good for our company either.
Roof Mounts, GroundMounts, & Carports
There are a couple of different types of installation methods for solar panels. Here at Paradise Energy Solutions, we install roof-mounted solar panels, ground-mounted solar panels, and carports. These installation types accomplish different goals, and what works for one customer may not be the best option for other customers.
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If you’re looking for covered parking ideas and you’re interested in cutting one of your biggest monthly expenses, a solar carport could be the answer.
Solar carports consist of a supporting structure that is installed over your parking spaces. Solar panels are then mounted on the roof of the structure. These solar canopies keep cars and the people walking to and from them dry during rain or snow. But they also turn an underutilized space into a money-saving machine.
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Ground Mount vs Roof Mount Solar Energy Systems
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Ground Mount vs Roof Mount Solar Systems: A Comparison
There are a couple of different types of installation methods for solar panels. Here at Paradise Energy Solutions, we install roof-mounted solar panels, ground-mounted solar panels, and carports. These installation types accomplish different goals, and what works for one customer may not be the best option for other customers.
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Guide to Solar Carports
If you’re looking for covered parking ideas and you’re interested in cutting one of your biggest monthly expenses, a solar carport could be the answer.
Solar carports consist of a supporting structure that is installed over your parking spaces. Solar panels are then mounted on the roof of the structure. These solar canopies keep cars and the people walking to and from them dry during rain or snow. But they also turn an underutilized space into a money-saving machine.
Net Metering: How It Works & Where It’s Available
Net metering is a method used by many utility companies to compensate you for the overproduction of electricity (kWh) generated in a given period by your solar system.
Net metering technically is not “selling” your solar-generated electricity to the utility company. Instead of money, you’re compensated with electricity credits which you can then use to supplement your electricity bill.
It’s absolutely true that solar energy can be a great financial investment. But it isn’t because of the money you make, it’s because of the money you save.
If you want to sell your solar power to generate income, it unfortunately doesn’t work that way. You can’t exactly sell the electricity your solar system generated back to the utility. However, one of the biggest benefits of solar energy is the impact on your finances. Your solar system will keep money in your pocket that you’d otherwise be dishing out to the utility company for your monthly electricity bill.
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How Does Net Metering Work?
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Net Metering: How It Works & Where It’s Available
Net metering is a method used by many utility companies to compensate you for the overproduction of electricity (kWh) generated in a given period by your solar system.
Net metering technically is not “selling” your solar-generated electricity to the utility company. Instead of money, you’re compensated with electricity credits which you can then use to supplement your electricity bill. -
Can I Make Money Selling Power Back to the Utility Company?
It’s absolutely true that solar energy can be a great financial investment. But it isn’t because of the money you make, it’s because of the money you save.
If you want to sell your solar power to generate income, it unfortunately doesn’t work that way. You can’t exactly sell the electricity your solar system generated back to the utility. However, one of the biggest benefits of solar energy is the impact on your finances. Your solar system will keep money in your pocket that you’d otherwise be dishing out to the utility company for your monthly electricity bill.
Do You Get Enough Sunlight?
So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?
When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.
Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading.
So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?
When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.
Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading.
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Do I Get Enough Sunlight for Solar Energy?
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how much sunlight is needed for solar power?
So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?
When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.
Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading. -
How Does Weather Affect Solar Panels’ Production?
So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?
When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.
Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading.
