Fred’s Solar Story
Fred’s Solar Story
In Claremont, NC, Fred and his wife have been residing for 23 years in a beautiful modern country home. They recently decided to go solar and couldn’t be prouder of the choice they made and the impact of their efficient, good-looking 11.9-kilowatt solar system’s impact on their energy bills.
They worked with their solar representative, Will, on a plan for a solar system sized to take care of much of their monthly energy usage, reducing their utility charges accordingly. The consultation process went smoothly and was even fun – Fred is the sort of person who tells stories of owning a diesel VW Rabbit back in the day, and quips that he was the only one who could drive it, and that when he did he got 50 mpg!
His new solar energy system is more user-friendly and he considers it a sound investment in his home value. Fred’s the sort of person with a can-do outlook and he’s happy to have a greater degree of self-sufficiency and to be making a positive contribution to the whole energy grid.
Customer-owned solar helps our communities be more able to avoid widespread outages and rely less on the old power plants of the past. Now that they have solar, Fred and his wife want everyone who passes in front of their home to be aware and to consider going solar too! Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton are all areas with great solar potential that we serve. Read about other solar energy customers from around the Carolinas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar for Your Home:
How exactly does going solar and a solar system itself work?
How many solar panels do I need for my home?
Roof-size/available space: When we look at the size of your roof and the space available, we gather data that tell us the maximum number of solar panels your home or site can hold and we even consider shading. We use a software “Suneye” which takes a 360 picture of your roof and we use this photo to determine if your home is a good candidate for solar.
Energy Usage: When we determine energy usage we look at your past electrical bills from over the course of a year to make sure your system isn’t too big or too small.
Your Budget: We take your budget seriously and most importantly, we want you to be satisfied with our services. We take your feedback on how much you want to spend so that we can size your system appropriately.
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