solar

How Big Are Solar Panels?

The size of a typical residential solar panel today is about 18 square feet, or a little less than 3-1/2′ x 5-1/2′. They’ll vary in size, depending mostly on the rated wattage and technology of a particular product’s solar cells.

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What is Net Metering and how does it work?

With net metering you earn credit for every killowatt hour (kWh) your solar energy system is producing. Any time your solar electric system is producing more power than you’re using, the excess will help power the utility company grid.

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How Do Solar Energy Systems Work?

Solar panels are placed in a sunny location, usually on the roof of a home or commercial building. When sunlight hits the solar panels they produce electricity in the form of direct current (DC).

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Why Install Solar Panels?

Once you install a solar electric system, there is no fuel to buy and you’ll generate your own electricity without polluting. There are a number of additional reasons to go solar, including:

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