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It Is Time to Switch To Solar
By going solar, you'll be saving time, saving money, and most importantly - saving our planet.
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Pairing energy storage with a solar system can unlock extra value in savings and reliability.
Why Switch To Solar?
Better for the Environment
Solar power systems derive clean, pure energy from the sun. Installing solar panels on your home helps combat greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our collective dependence on fossil fuel. Traditional electricity is sourced from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. When fossil fuels are burned to produce electricity, they emit harmful gases that are the primary cause of air pollution and global climate change. Not only are fossil fuels bad for the environment, but they are also a finite resource. Because of this, the price is constantly fluctuating and can increase in a short period of time.
Cost Cutting
The biggest benefit of having solar panels installed is that you will save on electricity costs. If your solar panels are large enough, you may be able to produce enough electricity for your whole home.
Sidwell Sustainability will give you an estimate on how much you could save.
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Increased Home Value
Savvy homeowners, potential buyers and appraisers know that solar panels and battery storage can increase your home’s value on the real estate market.
In California at roughly $5,911 per kilowatt, a 5 kilowatt system would add an average of $29,55 to the value of a mid-sized home.
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The price of an average rooftop solar installation and battery is generally recouped in the home’s sale price. Plus, households purchasing solar are rewarded with lower energy bills and healthy tax incentives that can cover the system’s costs multiple times over the life of its warranty.
Planning and Saving
At Sidwell Sustainability, we specialize in all aspects of your switch to solar. From site assessment to system engineering and installation, we're there with you every step of the way to ensure that solar is the right solution for our clients and look for the best ways to optimize solutions that save our clients the most amount in cost.
How Solar Works?
PV stands for 'Photovoltaics' and means converting light into electricity (as opposed to Solar Thermal which is heating water).
The solar panels generate DC electricity from sunlight which is fed through an inverter to convert it into AC electricity.
The inverter is connected to your consumer unit (fuse board) so the electricity can be used in your home.
Solar PV systems use cells to convert sunlight into electricity. The PV cell consists of one or two layers of a semi conducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the cell it creates an electric field across the layers causing electricity to flow. The greater the intensity of the light, the greater the flow of electricity.
PV cells are referred to in terms of the amount of energy they generate in full sunlight; known as kilowatt peak or kWp.
On days of high solar availability there will be a considerable volume of energy produced which you may not be able to use. Your PV system will be connected to the electricity grid so that the grid can take any excess electricity that you cannot use.
Utility Bills
Sidwell Sustainability will go through your utility bills to assess how much energy is used and determine the suitable system size for your needs.
Site Eligibility
Sidwell Sustainability will perform a site audit to determine whether your building/home meets the eligibility criteria.
Installation & Permissions
Sidwell Sustainability will produce all the documents required for permits and installation of the system.
Utility Connection
Sidwell Sustainability will complete all the interconnection documentation required by the utility to ensure a safe and operating grid-tied solar system
Solar On!
Time to flip the switch and start enjoying energy produced by your renewable energy asset and doing your part to combat climate change
