New York State Solar Farm

How does solar work?

When the sun radiates onto a solar panel, photons from the sunshine are absorbed by the cells in the panel, which creates a magnetic field throughout the layers, and triggers electricity to circulate. The solar cells produce DC (Direct Current) energy, but most people use AC (Alternating Electricity) power in their homes. There is a tool in the solar energy system called an inverter that converts the DC electricity to AC electricity so you can utilize it in your home. Old technology solar systems utilize a single conventional string inverter to change the current. The newest technology utilize

How does the solar process work?

The process of going solar begins with a copy of your electric bill, and an exploratory conversation with you. The electric bill will tell us how much electricity your home uses so that we can appropriately size your solar system. During the exploratory discussion, we learn more about your home and goals, and any future plans that would increase or decrease the amount of electricity being used. Your consultant can then prepare an accurate proposal presentation completely customized for your home. We can go over this presentation with you at your home or via video conference. During the present

How much does solar cost?

In most cases, the cost of solar will be less than or equal to what you are paying presently for the very same quantity of energy from your utility company. This result is achieved via a monthly loan or lease payment that is less than or equal to your current utility bill. If you finance your solar system, expect that you will have two electric bills, one for solar and one from the utility. If we are able to cover 100% of your electric usage with solar, the only charges you will pay to the utility are the Basic Service Charge and CBC Charge, which are low monthly charges required of anyone con

What is the solar installation process?

The solar installation process begins with the Technical Home Assessment (THA) or Residence inspection. Our technician will see the house and evaluate, take images and sunlight readings of the roof utilizing our drone. They will also examine and take photos of the attic and also the electrical main service panel. Once the pertinent details are collected, it is sent to the engineers for the design of the solar energy system. The engineers take into account both the electrical code and building codes for the state and town where the property is located. The actual installation begins with the de

Will I save $ with solar panels?

According to the EnergySage solar marketplace, most homeowners who invest in solar panels will save between $20,000 and $75,000 on electric bills over their solar system's life. The ideal solar scenario is one where you start saving from day one because the loan or lease payment you incur for your solar system is less than your current electric bill. This scenario is a reality for most of our customers, and becomes so for more and more everyday as utility rates continue to escalate at previously unheard-of rates. There are several factors that contribute to the economics of your solar system a

Can a house run on solar power alone?

Though it is possible to run a home solely on solar power paired with battery backup to store the excess energy produced by the panels, these systems aren't very practical as they are very expensive, and always at risk of running out of enough power to cover all of your needs. To go fully off grid requires a lot of battery backup power, and batteries usually need to be replaced every ten years or so. For this reason, NYSSF only installs grid-tied solar systems. Staying connected to the grid, you can still reap all of the benefits of solar by producing all of your own electricity and being in c

How many solar panels do I need?

The number of solar panels you will need is dependent on many factors. First off, how much electricity do you use in your home on an annual basis? If you use very little, you will only need a solar system comprised of a small number of panels, maybe 10 or so. If you use a large amount of electricity on the other hand, because you have a large home, or several people living in the home, or electric heat, or you just have a lot of fancy toys like a pool or hot tub, radiant heated floors or an electric vehicle, you will probably need a large solar system. Other factors that affect how much sunlig

What are the common disadvantages of or problem with solar panels?

The solar panels we sell at NYSSF are backed by an all-inclusive 25-year warranty that covers power, product, labor and shipping for 25 years. This warranty surpasses anything that any other company offers. We can offer this warranty because it is so rare that something will go wrong with your system, but if it does, you will be fully covered. When you purchase a system not covered by the SunPower warranty, common issues come from panel, or more often, inverter failures, resulting in the need for replacement. All of our products are of the SunPower brand. Most companies use a different brand p