Solar power is feasible anywhere, even in the Arctic Circle. However, some sites will produce more power than others and thus save more money.
The best way to figure out the solar potential of your home or yard is to sign up for a free estimate from us. With expert eyes, we will be able to give you a good estimate of your potential electricity savings with solar.
- Does your roof get exposure to the sun?
- Is there an area on the ground nearby that gets exposure to the sun?
- How much shade do you get on your roof?
- Can trees be pruned to allow more sunlight to the solar installation site?
A system’s size can vary based on the needs of the customer. You can choose to displace all of your electricity needs with solar power, or only a part. To gauge how large of a solar power system may be appropriate for your home, sign up for a free solar estimate, or call us at 914-699-3366.
When sunlight hits the panel, known as a solar photovoltaic (PV) module, it is converted into an electrical current by silicon cells. This current is originally DC power, so an inverter then converts it to AC power, and then it’s ready to use in your home, office, or factory.
A PV system creates energy during the day and feeds any electricity that you don’t use onto the grid. Many homeowners can actually watch their meters running backwards! It’s called net metering (NEM).
When the sun is set, you pull power off of the grid instead, and the meter runs forward again. It is not uncommon to have a surplus of electricity produced by the end of the month. Your utility will often pay you for this surplus in credits, which you can then exchange for electricity from the grid in the future, instead of buying it at the retail price.
American Solar Partners only offers solar system ownership because ownership saves 3 times as much as leasing and increases a home’s value by up to $30,000. Leasing is simply replacing one utility with another and is subject to inevitable rate increases.