Going Solar is Easy!

We pride ourselves on our transparency and straightforwardness. Either solar makes sense for you or it doesn’t. Our job is to answer your questions and show you options. You decide what is best for your home.

What to expect when you contact us:

  • We answer all your initial questions and help you determine your goals.

  • We calculate your kWh usage for the past year and design a system to produce at least 100% of your power needs.

  • We create a preliminary design, showing you how many panels you will need, and will identify specific pros and cons of your location (shading, roof size and slope, roof age, etc.). Appointments typically last 30 mins to an hour.

  • We present you with multiple options (own, lease, and PPA), offering you a comprehensive comparison so you have options and can make an informed decision.

We never sell your contact information or blast you with calls and emails. We respect your time and privacy. 

Technical Overview

The principal components of a residential solar system include solar panels, inverters, and batteries. Their mechanical function is as follows:

First, solar panels gather energy from the sun in the form of DC (direct current) electricity. 

Inverters convert the DC electricity into AC electricity (Alternating Current) which runs our homes and businesses. 

Once this conversion takes place, the electricity is either immediately consumed, stored in the battery for later use, or exported back onto the utility grid. If the grid is operational and you use more power than your solar system and batteries can supply, you will use some electricity from the grid. 

During certain times of the year, California’s Investor Owned Utilities provide lucrative credits for power discharged onto the grid during specific hours of peak time in the evening. During these times, called “Power Hours,” you can discharge your batteries to obtain significant financial benefits from the utility company in the form of credits. These credits can be used to offset energy charges incurred during other months of the year when your system produces less. 

If there is a power outage and you have a battery that is configured to provide backup power, you will be able to utilize the electricity stored within the battery. During the day, your solar chargers your battery as long as the solar generation exceeds your energy usage.

Solar panels and inverters are typically warrantied for 25 years, and often last for 30+ years. Batteries typically last for at least 10 years, and can be replaced or refurbished affordably as technology evolves. In fact, there are current battery technologies that are expected to last seven thousand cycles, which equals approximately 20 years if they are cycled once a day. Our goal is to design a system that will produce 100% of your electricity cleanly and greenly: no more high utility bills for decades to come.