Recommendations for home solar energy equipment

What equipment do I need to go solar?

We'll break down everything you need to know about solar equipment to prepare you. You need solar panels, inverters, racking equipment, and performance monitoring equipment to go solar. You also might want an energy storage system (aka solar battery), especially if you live in an area that doesn't have net metering.

How many solar panels do I Need?

That depends on your energy usage, your home's energy efficiency, the amount of sun you get, the direction your roof faces and more. There's no one-size-fits-all answer. With a bit of research and math, you can get an estimate of how many solar panels you need. You can use that rough idea when you're choosing a quote.

Is solar equipment a good choice?

Equipment earning a Good rating is a safe and solid choice for your solar energy system under most circumstances. This equipment is in the average range for most or all technical criteria analyzed, though it may offer a shorter-than-average warranty.

How do I choose the best way to use solar electricity?

Before deciding on the best way to use solar electricity at home, assess the potential solar energy that can be produced at your address. Because PV technologies use both direct and scattered sunlight to create electricity, the solar resource across the United States is ample for home solar electric systems.

Do you need a solar battery?

Solar batteries can be added to your solar system to store solar energy for later or if you want to use it overnight. Storage batteries also allow a PV system to operate when the electric grid is not available. If you want your solar panels to operate during a power outage, you need to pair them with a solar battery.

What are the different types of solar equipment?

All types of solar equipment, from solar panels to inverters to batteries, have a long list of technical specifications that help you understand the equipment's performance, quality, and durability.