*A solar system’s ability to produce energy throughout the day and (if applicable) provide backup power is contingent upon receiving substantial sunlight and being minimally shaded during daylight hours.
Q CELLS and REC are our primary panels of choice and have a power output rating of 405-420 watts.
These are contingent upon the electrical needs of the home and the available surface area of the roof.
Single, fixed mounting is the most cost effective and reliable; therefore, it is always what we install.
Enphase IQ Microinverters (one per panel). Specs vary depending on the particular model.
These are contingent upon the size of the system and the variable of shading (e.g., trees, cloud cover, and other obstructions). The goal is to eliminate the cost of energy that is drawn from the grid. *Note: many utility companies charge an interconnection fee that is mandatory; therefore, excess solar production will not eliminate that fee.
Typically nothing. The exception would be panels that are subject to high soiling due to forest fires or dust or are mounted on a low-sloped roof. In such cases, removing debris from the solar panels may be necessary from time to time.
All roof equipment that we install carries a 25-year warranty (panels, microinverters, and racking). Other Enphase components carry a 5-15 year warranty (specific length of warranty depends on the product). Enphase stands behind its equipment, and will cover the cost of warranty replacement. Physical damage to solar panels (i.e. hail and other environment factors) is not covered and would fall under home owners insurance.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
These issues will be addressed during the initial walkthrough.
As of this writing (May 17, 2024), the state of Colorado does not offer any incentives. The Federal government, however, offers a 30% tax credit. *Must confirm eligibility through your certified tax professional.
Most utility companies offer net energy metering (NEM): agreements allowing you to offset your power bill with excess solar. There are some exceptions within smaller utility companies.
This is contingent upon the size of system and the means of installation. Total cost covers all solar equipment, plan engineering, installation, permits, and application fees.
We have financing partners for solar exclusive loans, but our experience is that home equity is a better mechanism for the loan than a solar exclusive loan.
No. We believe it is always in the best interest of our clients to own their own power.
Jeremy walks every job and is directly involved in the installation and layout of the solar array and other equipment.
This depends on the county (1 to 2 weeks approval timeline) and the utility company (1 week to 45 days approval timeline).
All equipment spec sheets will be included with your permit package.
Most issues can be addressed remotely.
We typically respond within 48 hours to any energy performance inquiries. Most can be addressed remotely unless a site visit is required, as directed by Enphase. We would reach out to coordinate that with you, if needed.
