Why Should I Invest In A Solar  System Now?

• Protect Yourself From Escalating Energy Costs Electricity gets more expensive every year. Over the last 35 years, the average annual rate increase in California has been 6.5% (high energy users have seen substantially greater increases).
• Support Clean Energy - Environmental Benefits The average solar PV residential system (based on 5kW), would save nearly 175 tons of carbon dioxide over its 30 year lifespan - equivalent to removing 32 cars from the road. It takes approximately 4,487 new trees to absorb that much CO₂ produced by fossil fuels.
• Add Value to Your Home The value of a solar system is added to the appraised value of your property and does not increase your property taxes. Solar is one of the few home improvements that can be justified in terms of return on invested dollar.
• Unlimited Power Provided by the Sun Do your part to help the energy crisis. Solar is a true renewable and sustainable source of energy. Reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and produce your own electricity, while reducing your carbon footprint.

Most electricity is produced from Coal and Natural Gas – both of these fossil fuel resources depend heavily upon petroleum products for mining, extraction and transportation. So, although electricity is not commonly produced directly from oil, as oil prices rise, so do conventional energy prices.

Solar PV systems consist of modular panels made of silicon, which react directly to sunlight by generating electric current. An inverter converts DC (direct current) generated by the panels into AC (alternating current), supplying power to your home identical to utility power.

It is best to call one of our representatives and let them calculate an appropriate system size that will meet your needs. But in a nutshell we will need to know your average monthly or daily electrical usage in Kilowatt hours or Kwh, you can obtain this information by calling your utility company and ask them for this data. Be sure to determine whether the number that they are providing you with is Kilowatt hours per day or Kilowatt hours per month..

Although the following method is not as accurate as calling your utility company, you can approximate this number if you have a few copies of your electric bill. What you will need is a copy of your bill which represents your average Winter usage lets say January as well as your average Summer usage, lets say July. For example if your Winter monthly usage is typically 600 Kwh and your Summer usage is typically 1000 Kwh then your average monthly Kwh would be up to 800 Kwh.

Next we will need to determine your average daily usage. This is simply done by taking the average monthly Kwh number and divide it by 30 days. In the above example 800 Kwh per month divided by 30 days equals 26.67 Kwh per day. This is how much power your system will need to produce per day in order to up to eliminate you electric bill.

Next we must take the daily Kwh number and divide it by the average number hours of full sunlight that is available to you on a daily basis. In California that number is up to 5 hours. There is obviously more sunlight available during an average day especially in California, but what we're concerned with here is FULL sunlight. So in our above example 26.67 Kwh or 26,670 watt hours, ( Remember Kilo means One Thousand ) divided by 5 hours equals 5.33 Kwh or 5,334 Watt hours.

Finally we will need to factor in the size of the solar module that we are using and we'll know how many modules we'll need to up to eliminate the above mentioned electric bill. A typical sized module used in this type of system has a PTC adjusted rating of 103.9 watts. So we would take the 5,334 Watt hours mentioned in the above calculation and divide that number by 103.9 watts per module and we get 51.338 modules. There is no such thing as a .338 module so we will need to round up to 52 modules.

The above example would apply if you wanted to eliminate your bill, cut it in half or eliminate what ever increment you wanted from your bill. Simply take the number of modules that you would need to up to eliminate your bill and multiply that number by .75 to up to reduce your bill by three quarters, .50 to up to reduce it by half or .25 to up to reduce it by one quarter.

Sol Casa Solar tailors systems to the unique energy needs of each home or business. A detailed site survey and energy needs analysis is conducted to determine the appropriate system size. Sol  Casa Solar provides these services at no cost.

System cost depends on size, materials and labor. Most Sol Casa Solar systems pay for themselves within 7 to 10 years. Every system is sized to the unique annual energy needs of each customer. Systems are designed to replace the total amount of electricity used annually, not by square footage, and are designed to optimize electric production and aesthetics.

Rebates and tax credits are available now. Various financial incentives are available from State and Federal governments to encourage investment in solar energy. Solar time-of-use (TOU) rate plans and net metering options also optimize the cost benefits of going solar. Contact an Sol casa Solar Energy Consultant for details on incentives available in your area.

How do I submit my application to the state?

Financing is available with attractive rates and flexible term options. Feel free to discuss financing options with one of Sol Casa Solar's Energy Consultants.

Optimally, your Sol Casa Solar system will be designed to significantly reduce or eliminate your electric bill. Space constraints, budget, or sunlight exposure may affect the size of the system that can be installed.

Solar systems facing southeast to west can deliver optimal production. Several factors such as tilt, sun exposure, and location also affect energy production.

Solar  systems are tied to the utility grid. Inverters convert electricity from DC to AC power and track kilowatt-hour (kWh) production every day. When a solar system produces more electricity than is used, surplus energy is sent back to the grid, the electric meter "spins backwards" and the utility credits the owner for the surplus energy during that period at retail rates.

The energy you use during off-peak hours will draw from your banked credits, enabling you to zero out your electric bill over the course of each year.

Sol Casa Solar designs and mounts  panels or tiles to minimize visual impact and maximize aesthetic appeal. Flush roof systems are most common,  Each customer approves of the system design before installation.

Your  system must be inspected and comply with all local building and national electrical codes. Sol Casa Solar uses licensed and bonded California General B, Electrical C-10, and Solar C-46 Contractor. What is the Process?

Going solar with Sol Casa Solar is a complete turn-key process. First, Sol casa Solar analyzes the historical electric usage of your home or business and conducts a free site evaluation. Then, we design and propose system options and work with you to most effectively accomplish your goals.

Once we're in contract, Sol Casa Solar takes care of all the work for you: from system design, engineering, procurement, obtaining your rebate and permits, to installation. Once the system is installed, Sol Casa Solar provides a 10-year full system warranty and while our dedicated Customer Service professionals continue to monitor and analyze your system.

Installation time depends on the size of the system. The actual installation time for a residential system takes an average of 3 to 5 days to complete, depending on system size and complexity.

Solar systems are designed and installed to be low-maintenance. They are solid state technology and generally have no moving parts. Panels benefit from being hosed off at least twice a year, especially after long periods without rain.

Your system is working if the proper inverter light is on. Online and wireless monitoring options are available. Dedicated Customer Service specialists continue to analyze system performance and are available to address any concerns long after system installation.

Sol Casa Solar's Customer Service and Warranty Department is here when you need us. Sol Casa Solar warranties each system it installs for ten years and will promptly perform any replacements or repairs as needed under warranty.

Sol Casa Solar’s  systems connect to the local utility grid. No batteries are necessary. On sunny days, the solar system sends surplus energy to the grid for credit on your utility bill. At night and on rainy days, you tap into the credit your solar system earned on sunny days.

A roof inspection (and any necessary repair) is recommended prior to a solar installation. If roof replacement is needed after installation, Sol casa Solar can temporarily disconnect, remove, and then reinstall the solar panels for an hourly fee.

 All of Sol Casa Solar’s electricians, installers and technicians are trained specialists in solar installation for commercial buildings and residences.


What Equipment Does Sol Casa Solar Use?

 Sol  Casa Solar partners with industry leading manufacturers and uses only tried and true products to provide you with a premium system that maximizes your return on investment. The solar modules we use come with a 20+ year power output warranty in addition to our 10-year full system warranty.