Solar Panel Installations Rancho Sante Fe

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Convert To Solar – Power and Clean the World

2019-05-23T18:23:33+00:00

The population is increasing and with it, the demand for energy is rising, if we do not find answers to these very pertinent questions very soon, we could be facing disaster around the corner. We are dabbling in nuclear energy and fortunately for us, we have not had to face with Chernobyl or Fujiyama like disasters, but can we be complacent? Would we too have to face such a predicament sometime in the future? We would not know when and where disaster would strike, which is definitely on everyone’s minds.

Fulfilling responsibilities    

The Federal and State governments have to build and maintain the required infrastructure and provide the necessary amenities to sustain the growing population. One of the most demanding requirements is the uninterrupted and efficient supply of electricity, which the authorities strive to achieve. Hence, people are encouraged to go ahead with solar panel installations. With the solar panel efficiency, the cost of installation can be paid off within a short period of time.

With the ever-increasing demand, the supply of electricity is being stretched to its maximum limits and if no alternative energy sources are found, the bubble is sure to burst. We have always relied on our vast resources of fossil fuels to produce our electricity, but how long would it sustain us? It is imperative and substantiated by geologists too, that the world would exhaust its fossil fuel reserves in a few hundred years. Solar panels and solar batteries come into play in such a situation.

We have dug deep into the ground, when we could look up at the Sun and obtain all our energy needs from the abundance of solar energy bestowed on us, day in and day out. It is free and we need to find the most economical system to harness it and use it for our optimum needs.

Technology has been developed over the last few years, where we could make a substantial contribution to the energy needs of our country by procuring residential solar panels.

If each one of us could make our contribution to the country’s energy needs, the authorities would be able to relax on the nuclear pedal. It would be an immense contribution, which would leave our future generations not having to clean up our carbon footprints.

Solar energy is the alternative

The extraction and use of fossil fuels are harmful to the environment, even if some experts may say otherwise. The carbon emissions from oil, coal and gas have contributed over the years to the present ozone layer destruction. If we do not find an alternative source of energy, our generation would be leaving a huge “carbon footprint” that our children will never be able to erase. Due to the available initiatives, such as solar tax credit, you will find it as an easy task to go for it and get solar panels for your home. You will also be able to get DIY solar panels installed on your own.

The alternative is as simple as “Looking up”, which we have not been doing for millennia. The Sun is the answer to all our energy woes. It has sustained life on Earth since the birth of our Universe, and will, without any doubt do so until eternity. The Sun’s energy is available to all humankind, wherever we may live, day in and day out. The rising and setting of the Sun are taken for granted by all of us, and it is the only occurrence we are sure of in each day we live on this blessed Earth.

There are many leading companies with innovative solar technology to harness this freely available nature’s gift to us and to bring it to your homes and businesses. There are plenty of hours of sunshine daily on the face of our Earth to collect our required solar power. You could obtain technical expertise from solar contractors, to assess your individual energy needs, to install the system perfectly and provide the required service with watertight warranties to give you carefree solar power for many years into the future.

Convert To Solar – Power and Clean the World2019-05-23T18:23:33+00:00

What are Solar Panels? A Quick Guide to get you Started!

2019-05-23T17:44:36+00:00

Solar Panels are solar modules that produce electricity from sunlight. Electricity created by them is known as solar power or solar energy.

What is a solar array?

It’s when multiple solar panels are connected together.

What is a solar panel system?

It’s a solar array combined with other equipment required to both generate solar power and convert it into usable electricity. When installing a solar panel system for your home, the solar modules would typically be combined with a grid-tied inverter.

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What’s the meaning of photovoltaic?

‘Photovoltaic energy’ is the cool term for solar power. The ‘photovoltaic effect,’ is the technical term for how solar panels convert sunlight into electrical current. A photovoltaic (PV) panel means a solar panel.

How do solar panels work?

Silicon photovoltaic solar cells absorb solar radiation, the sun’s rays then interact with the silicon cells and the electrons begin moving creating a flow of electric current. Electrons are captured by nodes and wiring in the panel. The wires transfer this direct current (DC) electricity to a solar inverter to be converted to alternating current (AC) electricity (the kind of electrical power used in your homes, buildings).

You have 3 options on how to use electricity produced by your home solar system:

  1. Fulfill your home’s electricity needs.
  2. Charge a battery storage unit.
  3. Send the power grid to be used by someone else.

Is Solar Power ‘Clean’ Energy?

Yes, solar panels at work are completely green. They produce 0 carbon emissions or waste products. Manufacturing improvements and faster turnaround time make the solar panels production process is cleaner than ever.

Should I get solar panels for my home?

The Washington Post provides us with a great answer: “If you’re just as interested in saving money as you are in saving the planet, solar panels can help you do that. Their price has come down, their effectiveness has gone up, and Congress extended a 30 percent federal tax credit for installing them until the end of 2019. All of this means solar panels can now pay for themselves in as little as five years, depending in where you live.” 

Learn more about how a solar panels installation investment benefits you by checking out this article: Are solar panels for your home worth it in 2019? 

For information specific to where you live, state solar guides to find out the costs and incentives in your state. 

Find out which Solar Program will save you the most:  San Diego County Solar Programs

What’s the future of solar panels?

The sun is an inexhaustible powerful source of energy and the most abundant source of renewable energy in the world. Utilizing it appears to be a simple, natural, and sustainable way to produce our electricity.

The improvements in technology and manufacturing efficiency in the recent years, helped reduce the cost of solar panels by 70%, making them competitive or even cheaper than traditional electricity sources. The U.S. is adding more solar power than any other type of electricity and it accounts for 55% of all electricity added in 2018.

Solar panel technology will continue to improve, the cost will continue to drop and solar will definitively play an ever bigger part of our lives.

Common solar panel questions:

1. Where in my home can I install the solar panels besides my roof?

Solar panels can also be installed in places. Besides the roof, the most popular solution to put solar panels is called ground-mounted solar panels in your backyard. It involves a higher installation cost, but comes with the advantage of easier optimization for higher output. You also have the option to install solar carports and canopies, as well as solar pergolas, solar gazebos and solar patio covers or just about any place with a flat surface can have solar panels installed on it!

2. How new does my roof have to be?

Your solar system will last between 25-30 years. Your roof should be able to last that long, too. It will be better to replace your roof first if it needs it or look at other places to install your panels.

3. Which direction should my roof face/slant?

In the US (northern hemisphere), the sun moves across the sky towards the south. Due to this, all south-facing panels will collect the most direct sunlight and deliver the highest output. Solar panels don’t have to face south to be worthwhile. Panels facing north are the least desirable but they can still save you money. Panels facing east or west only result in output drops off one-fifth or less.

4. What is ‘Net Metering’?

A solar system installation often generates more energy than you need. So, if your home is net-metered, your unused energy can be returned to your electric company (‘the grid’). The Electric Company then credits you for the surplus energy you’ve given back. Your remaining electric bill shows the energy use generated by your electric company minus the energy you contribute to the grid. This will dramatically lower or completely eliminate your power bills. Also, the excess energy you produce doesn’t go to waste, the value of it gets stored and is used to cancel out your remaining bills.

For more questions visit our FAQ resources and feel free to ask away…

What are Solar Panels? A Quick Guide to get you Started!2019-05-23T17:44:36+00:00

New Solar Patio & Carport Cover Designs for the Southern California Lifestyle

2021-07-05T20:06:23+00:00

We are introducing Four Seasons Designs Solutions.

When you are in need of shade from the sun, sleep apnea treatment, protection for your vehicles or a place to enjoy parties. Four Seasons and Aviara Solar offer a complete line of “low” maintenance Covers that will take care of your outdoor needs.

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Three Styles

Our Insulated Laminated Roof panels are made with an Expanded Polystyrene foam core. Their EPS is a high-performance insulation specified by architects nationwide for today’s energy-efficient homes. These insulated panels in addition to our patio components will build a strong, durable Patio Cover or Carport.

Roll Formed Patio Covers (“Flat pan” or “W pan”) provide economical, solid shade that protects you and your home from inclement weather and harmful UV rays while also providing shade for relaxing. Patio Covers

Deluxe Lattice Wrap. A solid insulated Laminated Roof Panel with embossed aluminum rafters to give a complementary dimension and style to your new Patio Cover.

Why Four Seasons?

STRENGTH…

Four Seasons insulated laminated roof panels cinch together tightly, creating a strong, structurally sound roof as well as a weatherproof barrier protecting your patio or vehicle from all weather elements.

VERSATILITY…

Four Seasons covers can be designed to accommodate ceiling fans and light fixtures, giving your outdoor space extra amenities. Our covers are made from quality structural aluminum. They are pretty much maintenance free and are crafted to never rust, warp, crack, rot or become infested with insects. Our aluminum components retain the original color, texture and gloss longer and much better than patio products made of alternate materials. We always stand behind our products with a transferrable Lifetime Warranty. As the top Santa Monica Dentist, we do it all!

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LifeRoom Luxe

  • Custom sizing available
  • Motorized screens
  • Cool Mist technology
  • Soft Breeze technology
  • LED lighting

LifeRoom

  • Custom sizing available
  • Motorized screens
  • LED lighting
  • Variety of colors
  • Recessed lighting

Our Latest Patio & Carport Covers Projects

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