What financing options are available for solar panel installations?
There are several financing options for solar installations, including solar loans, solar leases, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Are there any government incentives or tax breaks available for installing solar panels?
Many governments offer incentives, tax credits, and rebates to promote solar energy adoption. These incentives can significantly reduce the up front cost of installation. Common incentives include tax credits, rebates, and net metering programs.
How much can I expect to save on my energy bills after installing solar panels?
The amount you can save on energy bills depends on your energy consumption, the number of solar panels you have, and local electricity rates. On average, homeowners can save anywhere from 20% to 70% on their electricity bills with solar panels.
What's the average payback time for a home solar panel installation?
The average payback period for a solar panel installation can vary based on factors such as location, system size, energy consumption, panel technology and available incentives. On average, payback periods range from 5 to 10 years. This means that after this period, the cumulative savings on energy bills typically offset the initial investment.
If one panel fails, does the rest of the system continue to produce energy?
If the microinverter (or the associated PV module) should fail, only that PV module is offline. The remainder of the system continues to operate as normal – a key benefit of AC modules.
If an issue is identified, does the installer need to replace the entire panel?
No, the microinverter is detachable from the PV module so each component can be serviced separately.
How is a system fault detected?
All AC module installations must be Internet connected for the monitoring to receive the 25-year microinverter warranty. This Internet connection reports data to the Enphase monitoring platform, Enlighten on a per microinverter/module basis. The performance of each microinverter and module is visible to the installer via Enlighten and alerts are provided for any faulty equipment, such as an under-performing PV module or a faulty microinverter.
Are SunPower AC modules available in my country?
SunPower AC modules are currently available only in select countries. For more information call our toll-free number: tel: 00 800 855 81111.
What is a Microinverter?
A microinverter is a small electronic device that sits beneath each solar panel. It’s main task is to convert direct current (DC) from your solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity that you can use in your home or export to the grid.
How do SunPower Performance solar panels differ from SunPower® Maxeon® panel technology?
SunPower® Performance solar panels use high efficiency mono PERC cells, as opposed to SunPower's proprietary back contact technology developed for our Maxeon panels.