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At Helios, we work with clients of all sizes, from single-family homeowners to large commercial facilities. No one is too big or small to benefit from savings!
We will walk you through the qualification process but, for starters, the main variables are: roof quality, credit, electrical usage, roof space, and shading.
Once you're signed on, we take the reins of the 6-step process. These steps include the consultation, engineering visit, design, permitting, installation, and interconnection. Depending on the permitting process for your local town or municipality, the process can take as little as two weeks or up to 4 months. Our average timeline is around 40 days.
As you've probably heard, there is no such thing as a free lunch. However, solar presents the opportunity, in many cases, for homeowners to unburden themselves from their utility company. Where utility rates are rising nationwide, upwards of 30% in some regions, solar offers a predictable, stable energy rate. Solar users simply swap their expensive, inflation-ridden utility bill with a lower, rate-protected solar bill.
On average, people move every 8-9 years in the US. The good news is homes with solar sell at a value between 4-6% higher than comparable homes without a solar system. In addition, homes with solar sell almost 20% faster than similar homes without renewable energy systems.
(source: https://www.zillow.com/research/solar-panels-house-sell-more-23798/).
We handle all of the associated legwork and fees associated with permits and inspections related to your solar project. No out-of-pocket expense is incurred by the homeowner.
Like other renewable energy resources, solar power has many environmental and health benefits. Going solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and results in fewer air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems.
Net metering is the system utilities use to credit homeowners with solar for the electricity their solar panels produce. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net metering policies differ from state to state and our team can guide you through your state-specific policies.
Solar panels absorb the sun's energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Most homes and businesses run on alternating current (AC) electricity, so the DC electricity is then passed through an inverter to convert it to usable AC electricity. At that point, you either use the electricity in your house or send it back to the electric grid.
Unless your solar energy system includes battery storage and you are fully off the grid, you will still receive a bill from your utility. However, you can dramatically reduce your bill or even cut the amount you owe to $0 with a solar panel system that matches your energy use.
Buying or leasing your solar energy system depends on your reasons for going solar. If you are interested in maximizing the financial returns of your solar energy system, and have the disposable funds to do so, buying the system is probably a better decision for you. However, if you prioritize an easy, maintenance-free way to reduce your energy bills and help the environment, you should consider a solar lease.
Solar energy systems can last for 25 to 35 years, and removing and reinstalling them can be costly if you need to replace your roof. If your roof needs maintenance soon, you should complete it before you finish your solar installation. One of Helios' certified engineers will be able to tell you whether to replace your roof before going solar. Some of the installers on our platform even have roofing companies that they work with regularly for homeowners who need to replace their roofs before going solar.
Solar power systems that include solar batteries, known as solar-plus-storage, are increasingly popular but can be pricey. Luckily, batteries are not necessary for most solar homeowners. As long as you are connected to the grid, your system does not need a battery: excess power goes back into the grid, and you can draw from the grid if you need more electricity than your panels can generate
While every solar panel brand and product has unique specifications, Helios only utilizes Tier 1 panels. Tier 1 solar panels are built with higher standards (to last longer and produce abundant solar power) and have a highly regarded reputation within the solar industry for quality and service. Homeowners can expect Tier 1 manufacturers to honor their product warranty compared to Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturers.
If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off during a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.
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