Solar Electric or Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Flush roof mounted solar systems
Mounting your solar panels flush to your roof is the most popular mounting method. If you have a southern facing roof, then this will look the best and capture more solar energy.
Tilted-Up roof mounted solar systems
Perfect when you have an east or a west facing roof. The panels are tilted-up to face a southern direction.
Ground Mounted solar system
A ground mounted solar system can be utilized when you have a large property or do not want to mount the solar panels on your roof.
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Grid-Tied System
- With a Grid-Tied Solar Electric System, your solar panels are connected directly into the electric utility grid, which means they are not “directly” powering your home.
- The solar panels feed electricity into the grid and you get credit for the energy that is produced.
- The benefit of a grid-tied solar system is that in California and other states, your solar system must be tied to the grid in order to receive the state rebate.
Off-the-Grid System
- Some homes are located in a rural location where it is too expensive to run a power line out.
- A solar electric system that is not tied to the electric utility grid is a great option and a cleaner energy supply than a propane generator.
- In this case, the solar system actually does directly power your home.
- You will need a complete battery system which will power your home at night and when the solar panels are shaded from the sun.
- Ask your HelioNation-Approved Solar Installer if an Off-the-Grid Solar System with a battery system is the right solution for you.
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