Getting Started

1. Education
You don't need to be a phD rocket scientist to take advantage of what photovoltaic systems have to offer. However, since there is an investment involved and you want to make an informed decision, a basic understanding of PV systems is probably a good idea.
By browsing our web site, you're already off to an outstanding start!. If you can't find your answer here feel free to contact us. We're also available to speak with you personally or to respond to your written questions. We will help you understand how photovoltaic power works and whether it is the correct choice for you, complete customer satisfaction is our goal.

2. Needs analysis
Once you understand the basics of how a PV system works, we will work with you to understand what you are trying to achieve by installing a PV system. That way we can design the system to best serve your needs and meet your expectations. This will include analyzing your current electric bill, determining whether back-up power is desirable, assessing your property to determine where the array should be installed and whether there are limitations due to the roof line, orientation of property and shading. This analysis will form the basis for the design of a system which will best fit your needs, budget and lifestyle.

3. Design and engineering
The system design is done by professionals who are cognizant of the parameters identified in the needs analysis, and who strive to optimize the system to stay within those limits. This will result in a set of detailed specifications relating to the number and type of PV panels, their location, orientation and tilt, inverter selection, wiring and panel considerations plus battery type (if appropriate). An on-site visit is necessary to gather information about roof limitations (e.g., size, age and type of material, weight restrictions) and property characteristics (orientation, shading, location and accessibility of distribution panels)

4. Financing
We will work with you to secure financing. This may be the most attractive way to purchase a system, as often times your utility cost-savings and deductions of loan interest will exceed your monthly loan payments. We will also work with you to secure rebates from your utility company.

5. "Turnkey" Installation
We direct and participate in all phases of the project, including filing all permits and interconnection agreements and participating in all inspections. We use only licensed and insured professionals, and we take the time to plan and execute the job so that there is minimal disruption and a clean-looking job. When installing PV arrays on roofs, we take additional precautions to ensure we create no leaks. Quality checklists are employed to ensure all system components are appropriately installed

6. Materials
We use only quality materials made by reputable manufacturers who stand behind their products. This is evidenced by the extended warranties they offer (e.g., 20 limited warranty on PV panels; 5 years on inverters)

7. Follow-up service and support
We service what we sell. Though it is our intent that your system function flawlessly for its intended life, we are available for consultation and service. Since we live close-by and intend to ride the "solar wave" for a long time, we understand that customer service will help distinguish us from our competition and that we have to "earn our stripes" every day.