Solar Panels
- The Power of Photovoltaic CellsSolar cells, or photovoltaic (PV) cells, are the most important components of your panels. PV cells are made with several types of materials, such as monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and thin film. They are manufactured with a positive and negative layer to mimic the electric field of a battery. This allows PV cells to serve as semiconductors that capture the photons from sunlight and transform them into direct current (DC) electricity. In short, the more solar panels in a system, the more power it generates.
- Innovative Inverter TechnologyAfter the PV cells convert the sun’s photons into DC electricity, your solar panel system’s inverter steps in. The inverter takes the DC electricity and converts it into alternating current (AC) electricity. AC electricity is the form of power that a majority of home appliances utilize. The inverter is also an integral piece of the solar panel system’s ability to monitor information, such as energy production and voltage, as well as protect against ground faults. With all of this, your panels are performing at their highest capabilities.
- Net MeteringOnce the inverter has produced AC electricity and sends that usable power to the outlets in your home, there is almost always excess energy leftover. When this is the case, your solar panels stream that extra electricity to your electric grid, where it is stored for use elsewhere. Homeowners then receive a credit from their energy company for the excess electricity being stored in the grid. This process is called net metering, also known as net energy metering (NEM).
Net metering is the reason you can access solar power when the sun is out of view, such as during cloudy or rainy days and at night. As typical solar panel systems generate enough electricity to continuously send the excess to the grid, homeowners can utilize their credit to power their homes during the times when the sun’s photons are not hitting their PV cells. - Virtually Maintenance FreeSolar panels are manufactured with longevity in mind. With an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years, they are highly durable and typically require little to no maintenance. It is recommended, however, that homeowners wash their solar panels several times throughout the year. This can be done with a simple garden hose to remove dirt, dust, and other debris that may accumulate and prevent the sun’s photons from hitting the PV cells. This ensures your system operates as efficiently as possible.
- Learn More TodaySolar panels use fascinating technology to generate usable electricity without harming the environment. They leave no trace of greenhouse gasses and do not contribute to water or air pollution, yet lower your electric bills and increase property values. If you’re ready to learn more, contact Vision Solar today. We’ll provide a free quote and schedule a comprehensive assessment to help begin the process, so you can take advantage of clean, green energy from the sun.
Installation
- Comprehensive Home AssessmentScheduling a comprehensive home assessment is the first necessary step for any solar panel installation with Vision Solar. During the assessment, one of our team members will evaluate your home’s size and structure to determine where the system should be installed and whether your roof can support the weight of the system. We’ll also measure the amount of sunlight the home receives to ensure you choose the right type of solar panels and a system that is large enough to meet your home’s electrical demands. Should you need to connect to a local utility company’s grid, we’ll take those details into account as well before beginning installation.
- Selecting Your Solar PanelsAfter your home and roof have been inspected, we’ll work with you to choose the best type of solar panels for your home and determine how many are needed. Vision Solar offers monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and thin film solar panels. Each type of panel has a specific benefit for homeowners. The best choice for your home depends on its size, location, as well as your budget. Your home evaluation will reveal which panel type will deliver the most efficient performance and greatest energy savings.
- Permitting and InstallationAs with any construction project, you’ll need to secure the proper permits from the jurisdiction in which you reside. If you’re a member of a homeowners’ association, they will be able to assist. However, when you work with Vision Solar, we handle all aspects of permitting to speed the installation process. Our extensive work for homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey ensures that we are well-versed in each city’s requirements and the permits needed before installation may begin.
After receiving the green light from your municipality and homeowners’ association, we will install your solar panels on the ground or roof, depending on the results of the initial assessment. Our highly efficient installation process will be completed within a 24-hour window, so you can begin using greener energy and saving on electricity as soon as possible.
Finally, your utility provider must connect your system to its power grid and set up a bidirectional meter. At this point, a final inspection will be performed to ensure that all work has been properly completed and you have everything needed to draw energy from the sun with your solar panel system. - Schedule Solar Panel Installation TodayIf you’re ready to make a greener choice when it comes to your home’s utilities, contact Vision Solar. We bring more than 50 years of experience to residential and commercial solar panel installation and services in NJ and PA to help our customers reduce reliance on fossil fuels and save on energy costs. Request a free quote today to learn more about solar energy and how to get started.
Savings
- Lower Utility BillsAs long as you choose solar panels that will yield the highest efficiency for your home size, location, and energy needs, you’ll immediately notice a difference in your monthly utility bills. With solar panels available that produce both heat and electricity, Vision Solar will help you choose the right options to cover 100% of your energy needs.
In addition, your solar panel savings will continue for decades to come over the course of your system’s lifespan. That’s because garnering energy from the sun protects you against utility rate inflation, meaning your costs will no longer vary due to the constant upward trend in utility prices. In New Jersey, for example, the average 20-year solar panel savings equates to $19,655. Compared to the average cost of electricity, homeowners may find they’re paying next to nothing for utilities year after year. - Tax Rebates and IncentivesIn addition to savings on your family’s energy costs, you can also take advantage of the Federal Residential Renewable Tax Credit. If you install in 2020, you can claim the credit at a rate of 26%, and will fall to 22% until December 31, 2021, when the government program will expire.
Additional incentives are also available on a state-by-state basis, including cash-back programs, waived fees, property tax exemptions, and more. In fact, there are currently 57 incentives available in New Jersey, as well as 68 exemptions for residents of Pennsylvania. You can consult the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency to determine eligibility for homeowners in your area. - Net MeteringIf you’ll be connecting your system to your utility company’s grid, you’re in for even greater solar panel savings. That’s because the energy from the sun generally yields more power than you’ll be able to use on a daily basis, and that excess energy can be stored in your grid for use elsewhere. This is called net metering, which offers utility bill credits for generated power stored in the grid. These credits are also available to power your home at night, during rainy days, and other times when the sun isn’t shining.
- Start Reaping the Benefits of SolarWith so many benefits in mind, it’s easy to see why purchasing a solar panel system is a wise financial investment for homeowners in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. For more information you can contact Vision Solar today. We will provide a free quote and perform a comprehensive assessment to determine which solar system is best suited to your needs, so you can begin taking advantage of all these great solar savings.
Solar Panels
- The Power of Photovoltaic CellsSolar cells, or photovoltaic (PV) cells, are the most important components of your panels. PV cells are made with several types of materials, such as monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and thin film. They are manufactured with a positive and negative layer to mimic the electric field of a battery. This allows PV cells to serve as semiconductors that capture the photons from sunlight and transform them into direct current (DC) electricity. In short, the more solar panels in a system, the more power it generates.
- Innovative Inverter TechnologyAfter the PV cells convert the sun’s photons into DC electricity, your solar panel system’s inverter steps in. The inverter takes the DC electricity and converts it into alternating current (AC) electricity. AC electricity is the form of power that a majority of home appliances utilize. The inverter is also an integral piece of the solar panel system’s ability to monitor information, such as energy production and voltage, as well as protect against ground faults. With all of this, your panels are performing at their highest capabilities.
- Net MeteringOnce the inverter has produced AC electricity and sends that usable power to the outlets in your home, there is almost always excess energy leftover. When this is the case, your solar panels stream that extra electricity to your electric grid, where it is stored for use elsewhere. Homeowners then receive a credit from their energy company for the excess electricity being stored in the grid. This process is called net metering, also known as net energy metering (NEM).
Net metering is the reason you can access solar power when the sun is out of view, such as during cloudy or rainy days and at night. As typical solar panel systems generate enough electricity to continuously send the excess to the grid, homeowners can utilize their credit to power their homes during the times when the sun’s photons are not hitting their PV cells. - Virtually Maintenance FreeSolar panels are manufactured with longevity in mind. With an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years, they are highly durable and typically require little to no maintenance. It is recommended, however, that homeowners wash their solar panels several times throughout the year. This can be done with a simple garden hose to remove dirt, dust, and other debris that may accumulate and prevent the sun’s photons from hitting the PV cells. This ensures your system operates as efficiently as possible.
- Learn More TodaySolar panels use fascinating technology to generate usable electricity without harming the environment. They leave no trace of greenhouse gasses and do not contribute to water or air pollution, yet lower your electric bills and increase property values. If you’re ready to learn more, contact Vision Solar today. We’ll provide a free quote and schedule a comprehensive assessment to help begin the process, so you can take advantage of clean, green energy from the sun.
Installation
- Comprehensive Home AssessmentScheduling a comprehensive home assessment is the first necessary step for any solar panel installation with Vision Solar. During the assessment, one of our team members will evaluate your home’s size and structure to determine where the system should be installed and whether your roof can support the weight of the system. We’ll also measure the amount of sunlight the home receives to ensure you choose the right type of solar panels and a system that is large enough to meet your home’s electrical demands. Should you need to connect to a local utility company’s grid, we’ll take those details into account as well before beginning installation.
- Selecting Your Solar PanelsAfter your home and roof have been inspected, we’ll work with you to choose the best type of solar panels for your home and determine how many are needed. Vision Solar offers monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and thin film solar panels. Each type of panel has a specific benefit for homeowners. The best choice for your home depends on its size, location, as well as your budget. Your home evaluation will reveal which panel type will deliver the most efficient performance and greatest energy savings.
- Permitting and InstallationAs with any construction project, you’ll need to secure the proper permits from the jurisdiction in which you reside. If you’re a member of a homeowners’ association, they will be able to assist. However, when you work with Vision Solar, we handle all aspects of permitting to speed the installation process. Our extensive work for homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey ensures that we are well-versed in each city’s requirements and the permits needed before installation may begin.
After receiving the green light from your municipality and homeowners’ association, we will install your solar panels on the ground or roof, depending on the results of the initial assessment. Our highly efficient installation process will be completed within a 24-hour window, so you can begin using greener energy and saving on electricity as soon as possible.
Finally, your utility provider must connect your system to its power grid and set up a bidirectional meter. At this point, a final inspection will be performed to ensure that all work has been properly completed and you have everything needed to draw energy from the sun with your solar panel system. - Schedule Solar Panel Installation TodayIf you’re ready to make a greener choice when it comes to your home’s utilities, contact Vision Solar. We bring more than 50 years of experience to residential and commercial solar panel installation and services in NJ and PA to help our customers reduce reliance on fossil fuels and save on energy costs. Request a free quote today to learn more about solar energy and how to get started.
Savings
- Lower Utility BillsAs long as you choose solar panels that will yield the highest efficiency for your home size, location, and energy needs, you’ll immediately notice a difference in your monthly utility bills. With solar panels available that produce both heat and electricity, Vision Solar will help you choose the right options to cover 100% of your energy needs.
In addition, your solar panel savings will continue for decades to come over the course of your system’s lifespan. That’s because garnering energy from the sun protects you against utility rate inflation, meaning your costs will no longer vary due to the constant upward trend in utility prices. In New Jersey, for example, the average 20-year solar panel savings equates to $19,655. Compared to the average cost of electricity, homeowners may find they’re paying next to nothing for utilities year after year. - Tax Rebates and IncentivesIn addition to savings on your family’s energy costs, you can also take advantage of the Federal Residential Renewable Tax Credit. If you install in 2020, you can claim the credit at a rate of 26%, and will fall to 22% until December 31, 2021, when the government program will expire.
Additional incentives are also available on a state-by-state basis, including cash-back programs, waived fees, property tax exemptions, and more. In fact, there are currently 57 incentives available in New Jersey, as well as 68 exemptions for residents of Pennsylvania. You can consult the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency to determine eligibility for homeowners in your area. - Net MeteringIf you’ll be connecting your system to your utility company’s grid, you’re in for even greater solar panel savings. That’s because the energy from the sun generally yields more power than you’ll be able to use on a daily basis, and that excess energy can be stored in your grid for use elsewhere. This is called net metering, which offers utility bill credits for generated power stored in the grid. These credits are also available to power your home at night, during rainy days, and other times when the sun isn’t shining.
- Start Reaping the Benefits of SolarWith so many benefits in mind, it’s easy to see why purchasing a solar panel system is a wise financial investment for homeowners in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. For more information you can contact Vision Solar today. We will provide a free quote and perform a comprehensive assessment to determine which solar system is best suited to your needs, so you can begin taking advantage of all these great solar savings.