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Common Solar Power Questions

• What does "photovoltaic" or "pv" mean?

• Will solar work for my home or business?

• What makes an ideal solar site?

• What is net metering?

• Do l need battery backup for my solar power?

• What's it like working with RED Group?

Questions About My Site

• How will a solar system look once it's installed?

• Will l need to adapt my home or business to run onsolar power?

• ls it difficult to switch over to solar power?

• How do l know if l have enough sunlight for PV?

• What if my roof needs repairs after l've installed solarpanels?

Questions About The System

• What are the components of a photovoltaic (PV)system?

• What is photovoltaic (solar electricity) or “PV"?

• What size solar system do l need?

• What kind of equipment do you use?

• How long will it take to get my new solar system up andrunning?

• What maintenance is required?

• How reliable is solar power?

• How long will a solar system last?

• Should l wait for new technology?

• Can the modules withstand high winds and hail?

• How do l know my system is working properly?

Questions About The Financial Aspects Of A Solar Installation

• Why should l purchase a PV system?

• How much does a solar energy system cost, and howmuch will l save on utility bills?

• Does a solar system make financial sense for me?

• ls now a good time to buy a solar power system?

• Will the government give tax incentives for going solar?

• Do you have financing available?

• lmight sell my home in a couple of years. How doesinstalling a solar system change the resell value?

Other Important Questions About Solar

• What is the environmental impact of solar?

• What happens at night or when the weather turns cloudy?

• What happens when the grid goes down and the neighborhood loses power?

• What happens if there is a black out?

• Dolneed approval from my homeowners' association?

• What's the difference between PV and other solar energy technologies?

• What is the difference between micro-inverters vs.centralized inverter

• How does a solar water-heating system work?

• How can we get electricity from the sun?

• What kind of permits are needed to meet local building codes?

• How do l know my system is working properly?

Questions About

Net Metering

• How does solar power connect to the electrical grid?

• What's net metering?

• Do lneed special insurance?