Questions & Answers
ASK A QUESTION ABOUT SOLAR ELECTRIC FOR YOUR HOME
Can I combine solar electricity with regular grid power?
Can I build an "off-grid" home?
Are there government incentives for homeowners?
Will Hydro One buy electricity from my solar system?
Will solar increase the value of my home?
Do I have to put the solar panels on my roof?
How many years will my panels last?
Do the panels require maintenance?
Will the winter damage my panels?
Are solar technologies changing quickly?
Can I power my whole house with solar for $10-15,000?
ASK A QUESTION ABOUT SOLAR ELECTRIC COTTAGES
What exactly is a solar system?
How much do I need to spend for an off-grid cottage system?
How many solar panels will I need?
Can I run a fridge with a solar system?
Can we run an electric stove or dryer?
I already own a generator; will this help?
How big does my inverter have to be?
How many years will my panels last?
Do the panels require maintenance?
Will the panels work if they are in the shade?
Will the winter damage my panels?
Can't I just purchase a kit?
How many batteries will I need for my system?
How many years will my batteries last?
Are the batteries going to require a great deal of maintenance?
Can I run my well pump with an inverter?
Can I use a microwave and a coffee maker?
ASK A QUESTION ABOUT SOLAR POOL HEATING
What are the panels made of?
Does the water flow through the entire panel all at once?
How does the water get hot by flowing through the panel?
Does a coil of black pipe on my roof do the same thing?
How long will the panel collectors last?
How long is the warranty?
How hot will my pool get?
Will there be any maintenance required?
Should we use an insulating pool cover?
Do we need to put in a new pool pump?
Will it work with my existing fuel-fired pool heater?
Does it work when it's cloudy?
Should the system be turned off at night?
Will it harm my roof?
Can we install the heater ourselves?
