| |
Q:
What is solar power?
A:With all the new solar technologies we are now able to harness the suns power to heat water for your pool or home and also generate electricity. Solar thermal technology uses the suns energy to heat water that flows through panels on your roof.Can solar energy lower my electric bill?
|
Q:
Can solar energy lower my electric bill?
A:Yes, solar power can be harnessed to support any type of energy needed to power a home or business. You can “own” the energy at a fixed rate instead of “renting” it from a power utility company at fluctuating and increasing rates.
If you own a pool that’s heated with electricity or gas, you’ll experience a large and immediate savings on your utility bills with a solar pool water heater. Not only are they cost effective, our pool heaters will greatly extend your swimming season allowing comfortable temperatures for 8 - 9 months.
|
Q:
How can solar energy lower my carbon emissions?
A:Solar is a renewable energy source that is 100% pollution-free, so by choosing to have solar modules installed you are choosing to be green and reduce your carbon footprint in this world. 85% of the power from US utilities comes from non renewable fossil fuels which not only emits dangerous gasses when burned but once these fossil fuels run out there is no way to get more! Going solar means that you are reducing the amount of fossil fuels that we as a country use which in the end will help the planet and your wallet.
|
Q:
How can solar energy reduce reliance on fossil fuels and foreign oil?
A:Because 85% of all US power comes from burning fossil fuels, much of which comes from unstable priced foreign oil, anytime you lessen your dependency on utility power you’re helping our country reduce its reliance on energy from energy sources that are environmentally-unfriendly and financially unstable. Solar energy comprises an alternative solution that relies on a stable force, the sun.
|
Q:
How much does a residential solar system cost?
A:There are many factors that determine the price of a system (size of the roof, angle, shading, usage history, ect.) which is why at Revco Solar Engineering we set up a free in home consultation to take a look at the roof and bills. By doing this our energy consultant is able to give you an accurate price that is flexible depending on how much you want to reduce your bill. A Fafco solar pool heater costs $4,500 and up, installed. Currently there are no incentives on solar pool heaters but due to the low cost of solar and the high price of gas, a system usually starts saving homeowners money in under a year and a half.
|
Q:
What is a solar panel?
A:Solar water heating systems receive solar energy in rectangular-shaped panels – also known as “collectors”. The water is heated by suns energy as it circulates through the panels and the warm water runs into the pool.
|
Q:
How long do solar panels last?
A:Fafco panels can last more than 25 years and has a 12-15 year warranty which varies depending on the panel. Revco warranties our labor for a year.
|
Q:
How much maintenance is required?
A:There is very little maintenance required for domestic hot water and pool heating systems but we do recommend a yearly checkup to make sure the panels are working to their highest potential.
|
Q:
Can I get a payment plan?
A:Revco Solar Engineering offers numerous financing offers and is willing to help homeowners search for the best option. If you’re interested in financing talk to one of our energy consultants for more information.
|
Q:
What happens if there is no sun that day?
A:Lack of sunshine limits the solar potential of any solar energy system. However, some of the sun’s solar radiation will penetrate clouds to heat water
|
