Are You a Good Candidate for Solar Power?
Do you have a southerly roof exposure and 4-6 hours of unshaded, daily sunlight?
The optimal solar energy system is installed on a completely unshaded roof and facing due south. The system will perform best if it's oriented approximately at a 10 to 40 degree tilt angle. Shading compromises the output of a system in a somewhat non-linear way based on the time of day and time of year that the shading occurs. Orientations that are due east or due west will have outputs approximately 10 to 30% less depending on tilt angle. In some cases though, unshaded east or west roof areas are better than partially shaded south facing roofs. Solar Works can determine this for you.
Are your electric bills at least $50 a month?
If so, it's likely that you are in one of the higher electric rate tiers—and a solar electric system could provide considerable savings from your electric bill. If your monthly bills are under $50 a month and you would like the piece of mind of producing pollution-free electricity, you could install a PV solar system but the economic benefits will not be as compelling.
Do you have at least 200 square feet of roof or ground space?
A minimum amount of roof or ground space is required in order to install enough solar panels to generate a basic threshold of solar kilowatt hours of electricity, to make your system a good investment.
Solar Estimator
How much does a typical solar system cost?
To calculate the approximate costs and savings associated with purchasing a grid connected solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) system for your home or small business, visit the “NYSERDA Estimator”.* Then return to the Solar Works site for more information and to get started on the purchase of your pollution-free solar electric system today.
*This estimate does not reflect the pricing of Solar Works Inc. systems. Contact us for a preliminary quote.