A-C Solar

Photovoltaic (PV) Systems use the sun’s energy to make electricity. PV cells produce direct current electricity by collecting electrons freed by the interaction between sunlight and the semi-conductor materials in a PV cell. This electricity is run through a power inverter and changed from DC to AC electricity that will help power your home or business.

This varies based on the size of your system. System sizing is determined by the size of your household, the amount of electricity you use, how much sun you receive in your area. A-C Solar also offers high efficiency options for maximizing small roof areas.

Solar electric systems produce best when facing south, but west and east facing solar panels can also produce enough electricity to see significant savings in electricity costs.

Both the inverters and panels come with a 10 year factory warranty on workmanship, operation and production. In addition, the solar panels have an additional 15 year production guarantee, assuring at least 80% output of the rated value until the 25^th year.

This all depends on the condition of the existing roof. A-C Solar has roofing partners that can provide an evaluation of your existing roof.

A-C Solar can provide a detailed evaluation of your roof to determine if the shading effect is unfavorable to solar. We also offer a micro inverter solution, giving each solar panel its own inverter. This allows shaded panels to have as little effect as possible on system production.

Solar panels require a hosing every few months to maintain maximum performance.

No you will not. Solar inverters are built to shut down automatically during a power outage. This protects utility workers who are repairing the electrical lines from an accidental electrocution.

Solar panels and the mounting systems that they attach to, are designed on a system by system basis to withstand the wind loading of your particular area. In addition, your local building department reviews your system design to determine wind loading accuracy.

A PV system eliminates or reduces the amount of electricity you purchase from your utility company. Excess electricity generated can be fed into the electric grid, earning you financial credit towards your bill. Additionally, you are helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the environment.

The most common PV systems work in conjunction with your local utility. The connection to your utility allows for “storage” of the excess electricity, through financial credits, to be applied to times when the system is not producing electricity.

Your system helps the environment by reducing your carbon footprint, now, and for years to come. It doesn’t give off carbon dioxide emissions, which translates to cleaner air. Unlike fossil fuels, power from the sun won’t run out. And it’s free! In addition, you reduce the amount of noise pollution in the environment as a whole because your system is completely quiet.

After determining that a solar generating system meets your financial goals, our design team works to bring concept to reality. Whether your needs include a roof mount, ground mount, solar carport, stationary or sun-tracking system, every detail is integrated into our design to maximize quality and operational efficiency while minimizing installed cost. Since A-C Solar is not bound to any specific manufacturer, we can engineer a system that is optimized to meet the specific needs of each home or business. After install, we offer a comprehensive warranty and preventative maintenance plans. With 65 years of local electrical service, we give you the peace of mind that we will be around to service and maintain your system for years to come.

For any other questions about solar, please contact the A-C Solar team.

Photovoltaic (PV) Systems use the sun’s energy to make electricity. PV cells produce direct current electricity by collecting electrons freed by the interaction between sunlight and the semi-conductor materials in a PV cell. This electricity is run through a power inverter and changed from DC to AC electricity that will help power your home or business.

Because A-C Solar is not bound to a single manufacturer, we offer panels and inverters from USA, Germany, China, and Japan.

The average PV module produces about 200 watts of power. However depending on the type of panel and manufacturer, a single panel is capable of producing over 300 watts of power.

This varies depending on a variety of different factors. The size of your household, the amount of electricity you use, how much sun you receive in your area, and available government funding are only some of the factors that will determine the cost of your system. Each potential installation needs to be evaluated for accurate costs and financial payback.

Yes! The rebates and savings vary by city, but we’ll do the work for you. Once we decide what system works for you, we’ll find out which rebates apply and make sure you receive the maximum discounts available. Check out our rebates and financing page for more details.