{"id":35986,"date":"2023-11-14T08:54:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solpower.com\/?page_id=35986"},"modified":"2023-11-14T08:58:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:58:37","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solpower.com\/frequently-asked-questions-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At SolPower, our commitment is unwavering: to deliver top-notch, utility-grade solar power systems to our members who choose solar energy.\u00a0 Our sole purpose is to cater to the solar needs of Valley Electric members, placing our community and their requirements at the heart of everything we do.\u00a0 We focus on building lasting relationships with our members, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.<\/p>\n<p>We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-978779071\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-978779071-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-net-metering?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-978779071-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is Net Metering?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-978779071-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-978779071-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>Net Metering is a system utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels.\u00a0 With net metering, you only pay for the electricity you use beyond what your solar panels can generate and are credited for what your solar panels over-generate.\u00a0 you can use that credit later in the year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-590190570\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-590190570-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-i-go-off-grid-with-solar-panels?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-590190570-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can I go off-grid with solar panels?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-590190570-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-590190570-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>When you install solar panels on your property, you will still be connected to the grid.\u00a0 This allows you to draw from the grid when your system is not producing all the power you need and send power back to the grid when you produce more than you use.\u00a0 It is possible to go off the grid with a solar energy system that includes battery storage, but it will cost significantly more and is unnecessary for the majority of homeowners.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3867783789\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3867783789-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-my-roof-need-to-face-directly-south-to-go-solar?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3867783789-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does my roof need to face directly south to go solar?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3867783789-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3867783789-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>While the south is the best, we can design a viable system on any roof orientation, especially with today&#8217;s technology.\u00a0 SolPower systems utilize DC optimizers under each solar panel so that the highest efficiency can be achieved from the solar array.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3963851750\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3963851750-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-many-panels-do-i-need?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3963851750-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How many panels do I need?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3963851750-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3963851750-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>That varies from home to home based on energy usage, solar exposure, the size of the roof, and a few other factors.\u00a0 We use the most advanced design software that considers all of these factors so that your custom solar electric system will make the most power.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4001961065\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4001961065-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-there-any-additional-costs-for-choosing-solar?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4001961065-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are there any additional costs for choosing solar?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4001961065-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4001961065-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>This proposal includes all member owned equipment for your system (solar panels, inverter, optimizer, racking, wiring, electrical service panel, breakers, and disconnects).\u00a0 Valley Electric Association will require additional charges (identified in their Net Meter policies) for utility owned meters and any upgrades to enable your system to interconnect with the electric grid, which costs are not included in the system costs.\u00a0 We are happy to add any additional utility costs to your financing package upon request to enable you to begin enjoying lower energy costs.\u00a0 Remember, when getting a solar proposal, always make sure that utility owned equipment costs are considered.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2303130093\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2303130093-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-financial-benefits-of-going-solar\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2303130093-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the financial benefits of going solar<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2303130093-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2303130093-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>The financial benefits of going solar are now well documented.\u00a0 Solar panel systems actually function as investments with strong rates of return, and homeowners generating solar electricity can reduce their electricity bills.\u00a0 The federal investment tax credit allows you to deduct 26% of the cost of your system from your taxes, if you qualify, dramatically reducing the amount of time it takes to recoup your investment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-900824601\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-900824601-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-solar-impact-my-property-values\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-900824601-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does solar impact my property values<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-900824601-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-900824601-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the US Department of Energy, homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them.\u00a0 However, your property value will only increase if you own, rather than lease, your solar panel system.\u00a0 In most parts of the country, going solar will actually increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation or swimming pool.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3009724088\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3009724088-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-i-finance-my-system-with-solpower?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3009724088-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can I finance my system with SolPower?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3009724088-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3009724088-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>SolPower offers in-house financing.\u00a0 As your energy experts, we will work with you to create a financing plan that makes the most sense for you, and your new solar system.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SolPower, our commitment is 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