Solar Energy For Your Home
The all-in-one smart energy system for your home
Ste E, Northridge, CA 91324
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM
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How It Works
The solar system is a fascinating and intricate system, but with a structured approach, it becomes quite comprehensible.
Sunlight hits the solar panels and generates DC current
The inverter converts DC electricity to AC
The AC electricity is supplied to the building
Excess of electricity flows into the grid
Grid electricity supplements when solar supply is insufficient
Solar System Project Stages
Consultation, Meeting and Congratulation Stage
Agreement signing with all the benefits, warranties, panels, inverters, etc.
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Site Inspection Stage
Site inspection to examine the roof, roof rafters, main service panel, etc.
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Plans Approval Stage
Plans are sent for customer’s approval. Once approved, plans are submitted for permits to the City. (Meter spot location, structural calculation, and HOA approval possibly required depending on City).
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City Permit Stage
As long as City planners don’t request specific plan revisions, plans can be approved in as short as “over the counter” to as long as a week or two depending on the system size. Should revisions be required by the City, approvals could add an additional week for permits.
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Installation Stage
Generally, installation takes two-three days to install a complete solar system.
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City Inspection Stage
Once the installation is complete, we will request the City inspector to examine the installation.
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Final – Certificate of Completion
Once we receive the City final approval or sign off on jobs completed, we require the Final Payment / Certificate of Completion to be completed and submit for PTO (Permission to Operate).
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Solar Activation, Monitoring Stage
As soon as PTO is granted from the utility company, we turn on the solar system. Solar monitoring will be set up within a day or two. Permission to operate can take up one week from SCE (Edison) while LADWP can take anywhere between 4-6 weeks.
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Brands We Work With
Our Projects
We take great pride in every project we complete. That is why we invite you to check out a few of our projects from our years of operation.
tarzana
6.96 kW system
la habra
7.08 kW system
northridge
8.7 kW system
porter ranch
9.9 kW system
valley village
4.93 kW system
How to choose your solar panels
There are two major types of solar panels – monocrystalline and polycrystalline. Monocrystalline solar panels have substantial advantages over polycrystalline solar panels:
- they are made with silicon wafers cut from a single crystal, unlike polycrystalline where cells are made by melting together many fragments of silicon;
- they have a much higher efficiency;
- they perform better;
- they are aesthetically more pleasant;
The industry average for solar panel efficiency is 16% to 18%. If a panel has lower efficiency than this average, it may not be the best option.
Reputable brands offer panels with efficiency starting from 20%. We provide options from such brands, including:
Reputable brands offer panels with efficiency starting from 20%. We provide options from such brands, including:
- REC
- QCELLS
- Canadian Solar
- Mission Solar.
Panels come with two types of warranties: one for the panel itself and one for the energy it produces. Reputable brands offer 20-25 year warranties on both. This means that if your panel produces less energy than specified, it is covered by the warranty and will be replaced.
The degradation rate measures how much the performance of a solar panel decreases each year. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar panels typically lose 0.5% of their efficiency annually. Initially, they operate at 99% capacity, after the first year they drop to 98.05% and over 25 years, their efficiency falls to around 84-85%.
REC batteries degrade more slowly, maintaining 92% efficiency after 25 years, which qualifies them as premium batteries.
REC batteries degrade more slowly, maintaining 92% efficiency after 25 years, which qualifies them as premium batteries.
While premium panels may have a higher initial cost compared to standard options, they provide greater long-term savings due to their superior efficiency, durability, and reliability. Investing in premium panels upfront can result in lower energy bills over time and reduce maintenance costs, making them a smart choice for sustainable energy solutions.
Contact Us Today
Reach out to us to start taking advantage of solar power benefits today! We will provide you with a free quote and help you get started on your path to renewable energy.
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