Solar Basics: Background


Designing and installing an attractive residential solar system that will maximize your savings is both an art and a science. In this section we provide foundational information that will help newcomers to solar better understand the key factors that go into the successful design and installation of a solar system.

 

Types of Installations

Selecting the appropriate mounting and interconnection option for your solar array directly affects its initial cost and overall reliability. Learn more about the current installation types here.

Key Success Factors

Sound site analysis, appropriate system sizing, qualified installers and periodic maintenance all help to ensure a cost-effective long-lasting residential solar system. Learn more about these and other key success factors here.

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How Solar Works

Learn more about how the many components of a commercial solar system work together to supply you with efficient, economical, clean power.

Glossary of Terms

Not exactly sure what a" grid-tied, ground-mounted, 4 kilowatt, CEC rated, photovoltaic solar array" is? Feel free to look up solar term definitions here.

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