FAQs

Simply put, photovoltaic technology harvests energy from the sun in the form of sunlight and transforms these photons into electrical energy. When it does this it makes direct current (DC) power, so we must use inverters to transform the DC power into alternating current (AC). AC is the form of electricity provided to you by your home or business outlets and powers our world.

The short answer is no. It has zero impact on insurance and we won’t let it impact your roof warranty either. In the occasional case that coordination with the roof be required, we work with your roofers in order to maintain warranty.

These systems require very little maintenance. We do recommend power washing occasionally, but with no moving parts, maintenance is negligible.

It depends on the size and scope of the project, but this can be a few short weeks for small projects or a few months for larger projects.

How much you decide to be involved is up to you as the client, but we strive to take all the managerial, permitting, and other requirements out of the process in order to provide a real turnkey experience that’s easy and effective. 

Most systems remain grid-tied, yes. Occasionally, we might use battery storage and a micro-grid arrangement for projects seeking independence because they are remote or for other reasons (resiliency).

We offer performance guarantees which pay our clients for any shortfalls they might experience. If this is of interest, be sure to inquire about performance guarantees.

Solar has countless benefits such as energy savings, cost savings, reducing your carbon footprint and adding resiliency to your property’s power.

Although many of our clients pay cash, we often find that financing by taking advantage of the current low-interest rate environment improves the economic performance of the array. We often see the rate of return on the investment is higher because you cash flow the asset very quickly after installation.

For tax-paying organizations and homeowners, there is a lucrative federal tax credit available to everyone. There may also be state or local government incentives, as well as utility incentives. Our team of project developers will help you find these incentives so you don’t leave any money on the table.

For most systems that are solar-only, no. This is because of a code requirement that requires technology to shut down the solar modules in the event of a power loss so that the power doesn’t back-feed the system and injure a utility lineman. For systems that use battery storage, however, it is possible to run your facility on solar even while the grid is down.

Due to high utility rates and the cost of solar falling substantially, the paybacks are relatively short. By financing your project, we often see paybacks of a few short months or even instantaneous. 

You bet! Our electricians are not only well-versed at installing solar, but can handle most any electrical need you may have.

Battery storage is here and we are often seeing it may a significant impact on economics where electric demand rates are high. It’s also beneficial for projects seeking to up their resiliency factor for more energy independence.

It doesn’t have to. Sure, sometimes this might make sense, but most of our work is either done non-penetrating using ballasts or ground-mounted to get it off the roof altogether.

Not likely. The hard silicone nature of our Tier 1 panels have all been tested to withstand some of the worst mother nature can throw our way. In the rare event you receive hail damage, long warranties will have you covered!

Yes! Our team is happy to assess your current system and make recommendations on your existing system.

We service and install panels on all types of buildings in Kansas City and surrounding areas, including but not limited to commercial buildings, residential homes, industrial parks and government campuses.

The inverter and system shut-off is typically located close to the meter, but every design is different. Feel free to call us if you need help from one of our service technicians!

This answer will vary with size and scope, but we generally design for high value so that should you finance the system, the savings will more than pay for the cost.

There are so many different system options, it may be tough to tell what you have. Our service technicians can quickly and easily help you identify what you’ve got and what condition it’s in.

Yes! We can place panels on any surface that receives unobstructed sunlight, such as parking garages or open fields.

The best way to assess your solar energy usage is by using our Energy Monitoring System. Contact our team to learn more. 

Assuming you have quite a bit of system life left on your solar array, we simply remove the modules and related appurtenances and reinstall once your roof work is complete. We call these “uninstall-reinstalls” and do them all the time. 

Rodents and other animals occasionally get frisky around solar systems. When they do, we can effectively shield all the wiring and components using critter-guard to keep them at bay.

Whether at your business or home, electric vehicles pair well with solar. Nonetheless, EV charging doesn’t necessarily require solar. Our team of electricians installs EV charging stations everywhere, some with, some without solar components.