Frequently Asked Questions

Installing solar panels is one of the most beneficial ways of generating electricity, both financially and environmentally. Instead of paying “rent” each month to the utility company, you can own your electricity and invest in yourself every month.

1) Your solar panels collect the sun’s energy (direct current/DC)

2) The energy captured is converted into usable energy by use of an inverter

3) The now usable energy can be consumed by appliances, TV’s and other electronics

4) Additional energy that is not used will be exported to the local electrical grid (BC Hydro/Fortis BC) and stored until needed again.

That mostly depends on the size of your system but we will typically get it done in 2-5 days!

Net Metering is the process in which your electrical utility company allows you to “store” your extra electricity in their facility for no extra cost. This stored energy can be used at a later time when needed.

All residential systems have panels installed at an angle; this allows gravity to do most of the work as the snow quickly slides off the smooth glass. Sunlight can also penetrate up to 2 inches of snow which means your panels can still produce energy when covered and the heat produced by the panels will also help the snow melt. In short, clearing the snow off your array causes an insignificant increase in power production and is something we do not recommend!

The most common type of solar systems are grid-connected/grid-dependent. These systems are connected to inverters that require a signal from the grid to operate and produce power. Without the signal they shut down due to safety reasons. This means most systems will not generate any power when the grid is down unless specifically designed.

Solar panels can be installed on nearly every roof, from asphalt to metal to tile.