FAQs

Solar-plus-storage systems, which combine solar panels with solar batteries, are becoming increasingly popular, although they can be costly. Fortunately, most solar homeowners do not require batteries. Your system does not require a battery as long as you are connected to the grid: excess power is fed back into the grid, and you can draw from the grid if you require more electricity than your panels can generate.

Solar energy systems can endure for 25 to 35 years, and removing and reinstalling them if your roof has to be replaced might be pricey. If your roof need immediate attention, you should do it before completing your solar installation. Before going solar, one of DIANTER Renewable Energy’s pre-screened solar installers can advise you if you need to replace your roof.

Solar panels, in general, are quite resilient and can survive snow, wind, and hail. Your solar power system’s various components will need to be updated at different intervals, but your system should be able to provide electricity for another 25 to 35 years.

Solar panels are best installed on south-facing roofs with little to no shade and enough room to fit a solar panel system. However, if your property does not have the ideal solar roof, there are often solutions.

Ask your installer about solar monitoring system alternatives if you want specific information on how much electricity your solar panel system is producing. You may need to pay for one separately for your system.

The size of your solar energy system will be determined by your monthly electricity use as well as the weather conditions in your area. Examine your previous utility bills and compare quotes from professional, pre-screened solar installers to get the right system size for you.