Smart Home Construction
Solar Questions Answered
Will My Solar System Work During a Power Outage?
There are two types of solar systems: grid-tied and grid-agnostic. Grid-tied systems only allow you to use solar power when the grid is functioning, while grid-agnostic systems can disconnect from the grid and provide power during outages. These latter systems are usually solar-plus-battery, but there are new solar-only grid-agnostic systems emerging.
What Does A Home Solar System Cost?
According to the SEIA,3 the average price of a solar system in 2020 and 2021 has been around $3/watt. Using that, a 5kW system at $3/watt — an average-sized system, at an average price — would cost $15,000.
Does Solar Only Work In Sunny Places?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “Most states in the United States have good-to-excellent solar resources. Even places with relatively low solar resources, such as Alaska, will experience cost savings.
If I Drive An EV, Can I Charge It With Solar Panels?
As more drivers adopt electric vehicles, the prospect of going solar gets even better. A car plugged in and charging during the day at a solar home is fueling up on sunshine, which is cheaper and cleaner than other automotive fuel sources.