Going Solar Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated

Enjoy a Stress-Free Transition to Solar Energy

The demand for renewable energy continues to grow in the face of rising electricity costs and climate change. More and more people are turning to solar energy systems to reduce their utility bills, increase their savings, and power their homes and vehicles.

Delving into the world of solar energy can seem daunting at first, but it’s not rocket science. No matter your questions or concerns, Flare can help uncomplicate the process and provide you with solutions that meet your unique needs. Learn all about how solar energy works and everything it has to offer.

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How It Works

What’s in a Solar Energy System Solar Panels

A solar panel contains photovoltaic cells made from silicon and other materials that generate an electrical field. Solar panels are extremely durable. In most cases, they require no maintenance and can generate power for more than 25 years.

Inverter

Most of the time, inverters are installed on the exterior of your home, next to the meter. It converts direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity that helps provide superior energy production. Your inverter is usually based on the size of your system.

Electrical Panel

This panel is usually placed in garages, utility closets, or outside the home. For most solar installations, the electric panel is integrated with an existing panel to become optimized for a solar energy system.

Generating Electricity

When particles of sunlight called photons hit the solar panel, they energize electrons and set them in motion, creating electricity. Solar panels come with conductive metal plates on the sides of the cell to collect the electricity generated and ultimately transfer it into wires.

Powering the Home

Most homes use AC electricity, but solar panels generate DC electricity. So, solar energy systems come with inverters that can convert DC electricity into AC electricity. It then runs through your electrical panel and powers your home the same way as using electricity solely from the grid.

Giving Back to the Grid

If you have a grid-tied system, the electricity you generate can run to and from the power grid. When your panels don’t generate enough electricity, you can source energy from the grid. Conversely, if there is a surplus of electricity, your system will send it back to the grid. A net meter records all this, and your utility company may provide credits for the surplus energy you’ve sent back to the grid.

No Out-of-Pocket Costs

Depending on the financing option you pursue, you can get a solar energy system with little to no upfront costs. The best part? While energy costs continue to rise, you’ll be paying the same price for your solar energy system. Even in your first month of going solar, you’d already have saved more money than you’ve spent.

Federal Incentives for Going Solar

In 2022, the solar tax credit was only worth 26% of solar installation costs. It was set to go down to 22% and be eliminated for residential systems in 2024. However, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brought it back up to 30%. This tax credit incentive is also retroactive, so homeowners who had installations done in 2022 can still receive the 30% tax credit.

The IRA seeks to increase and extend the federal solar tax credit with a 10-year investment tax credit extension for solar projects with residential, commercial, and utility applications.

Residential solar batteries are also eligible for the 30% tax credit even when they are not connected or powered by solar panels. Before the implementation of the IRA, solar batteries had to be connected to a system to qualify for federal tax credit incentives.

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