Solar Panels FAQ

The average cost of solar energy is between $2.50 and $3 per installed watt. So that means the cost will vary depending on your power requirements. The best way to get a detailed price breakdown is to contact one of our solar experts for a no-obligation consultation.

Modern panels are tested for hail. They can withstand an incredible beating in hail storms. But if a freak storm rolls through, home insurance covers any damage.

During the brutal hail storms of Summer 2020, not one of our solar arrays sustained damage.

Your energy company will automatically credit your account for any exported electricity.

Solar panels installed 40 years ago, with older technology, are working just fine nowadays. They have no moving parts – they will last a very, very long time.

Going solar will increase the equity of ones home. By how much is hard to say as it’s early days for the AB market. In California people saw a 3-5% increase in equity according to a Berkley study.

Not for the homeowner! We take care of everything except for a few signatures from the homeowner now and then.

According to a NAIT study, snow build up will reduce a systems yearly output by a mere 3-4%. And they don’t get our Southern Alberta chinooks up in Edmonton!

Grid-tied solar arrays will not run during a blackout. If we back feed the line and some is working on them, we could hurt them! The inverters automatically shut off when the grid goes down.

Yes, solar arrays can always be expanded upon.