About Solar
Save your wallet, save the planet.
Solar panels create green energy, while increasing the value of your home, reducing energy bills, and, of course, helping you do your part in cutting emissions.
Advantage Solar offers a full selection of solar panels and equipment to power your home or business. We offer roof and ground installation, with free upfront quotes to get you started.
How it Works
A solar panel system is called a balance of systems or BOS. It includes everything you need for a solar panel system (except the panels). This includes wiring, switches, battery banks (in some cases), meters, charge controllers, and inverters.
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Why Install Solar Panels?
Solar is more than just energy.
Save Money
The average homeowner saves 10-30% on their yearly electric usage with a standard grid-attached system without a battery. That means you’re still using most energy off the grid at night. And, you feed unused electric into the grid during the day, reducing your total electric bill and Co2 output. If you’re in a sunny state, like California, you could expect that to skyrocket significantly higher.
Smarter, Better Technology
Solar panels have come a long way. Today’s panels range in efficiency from 12% to well over 22%. You get more output per square foot of roof space than ever before. Plus, with smart meters, regulators, and tracking apps, it’s easy to stay in control of how and when your solar panels output energy.
Animal Friendly
Solar panels are truly renewable sources of energy. Panels have lower environmental impact for animals and wildlife than hydro or wind turbines, making them a top choice for the environmentally conscious.
Simple to Install
Most home and business owners can install solar panels without a permit from city planning. If you’re installing in a yard or parking lot, that might change. However, with little to no operation noise, a low profile on rooftops, and very safe operation, solar arrays are simple to install and operate. Plus, the full installation process won’t likely take more than a day.
Very Low Maintenance
Solar panels should be cleaned and inspected every 3-6 months depending on dust and air quality levels in your area. That’s it. You might face some issues with wiring or your inverter but maintenance is normally fast, cheap, and predictable.
Long Lifespan
The average solar panel is a 25 year investment. Many even come with a 25-year manufacturer’s guarantee. In fact, most panels average 90% of initial power production at 10 years old and 80% production at 25 years old. Your investment will pay off.
Good for the Environment
Switching to solar power means dramatically reducing Co2 emissions. In fact, the average commercial power plant produces 0.88 lbs. of Co2 per kWh of energy produced. A solar panel produces an average of 0.19 lbs. of Co2 per kWh of energy produced, calculated over a 25-year lifespan, with a 19% efficiency panel. That’s a 77% reduction in Co2 emissions.