Questions About Solar Hot Water
- Why would I want a solar hot water system?
- How does a solar hot water system work?
- How much does it cost to install a solar hot water system?
- How long until I break even?
- Is a SHW system a smart investment?
- How should the collectors be installed to ensure optimum performance?
- What is the difference between a passive system and an active system?
- How long does it take to install a system?
- Are there any rebates?
- What if there is no sun to heat the water?
- How hot does the water get?
- How large of a storage tank do I need?
- How do Solar Hot Water systems compare with an on demand water heater?
- How much do the collectors weigh?
- When should we recommend using a Solar Powered Pump?
Questions About Photovoltaic Power
- What type of Photovoltaic Panels do you use?
- Do the solar panels need to be mounted on my roof?
- Do the panels need to face south?
- Are the panels fragile?
- How much solar electric power do I need to power my home?
- How much power does the system produce?
- How long will the system last?
- What happens when the utility has a power outage?
- Do I need batteries with the system?
- What is Net Metering?
- Do I need to install a new roof before the solar panels are installed?
- What happens if the panels are shaded?
- Do I need to clean the panels periodically?
- Are there financial incentives for buying solar electricity?
- If I sell my property, what effect does PV have on the sale price?
- How long does it take to install a PV system?
- How does the solar power get stored?
- Will solar work on my home or business?
- Will I need to adapt my home or business to run on solar power?
- No big utility bill? Really?
- Should I wait for new technology?
- What size solar system do I need?
- How reliable is solar power?
- Do I need a battery back-up system?
- What happens at night, or when the weather turns cloudy?
- What happens if there is a blackout?
- How long will a solar system last?
- Is it difficult to switch over to solar power?
- What type of permits are needed to meet local building codes?
- What if my roof needs repairs after I’ve installed solar panels?
- Does a solar system make financial sense for me?
- Will the government really give rebates and tax incentives for going solar?
- Is now a good time to buy a solar system?
