Your Questions, Answered

YOUR EXISTING SYSTEM

  • You're not alone — and you're not stuck. First, locate your system's documentation: warranty paperwork, inverter brand, panel specs, and your original contract. Most panel and inverter manufacturers offer their own warranties independent of your installer, so those protections may still be valid.

    Contact us and we can assess your system, take over monitoring, and service or repair it going forward. We work with homeowners in this situation across New Jersey, Delaware, and central Florida regularly.

  • Breaking a solar lease is possible, but it depends entirely on the terms of your contract. Most leases run 20–25 years and include early termination fees. The most common exits are: buying out the remaining lease value, transferring the lease to a new homeowner when you sell, or negotiating directly with the leasing company.

    If you're considering buying out your lease and purchasing the system outright, that's often a smart move — we can help you evaluate whether it makes financial sense.

  • Panel removal and reinstallation typically runs between $1,500 and $4,000 depending on system size, roof complexity, and whether any components need to be updated during the process. This is why we always recommend replacing your roof before going solar if it's nearing end of life — it saves you that cost down the road.

    If you're planning a roof replacement and already have panels, contact us to coordinate the detach-and-reset so everything is handled correctly.

  • Yes — adding a battery storage system after the fact is very common, and it's something we do frequently. The most popular option is the Enphase IQ Battery or the Tesla Powerwall, and which one makes sense depends on your current inverter setup.

    Battery storage lets you keep power on during outages and store excess solar energy to use at night or during peak rate hours. With utility rates continuing to rise, it's one of the smartest upgrades you can make.

  • It depends on how you own your system. If you own it outright (purchased with cash or a loan), the panels are part of the home and typically add value at resale — studies show solar homes sell faster and for more. If you have a lease or PPA, the system is fully transferable to the next homeowner.

    We can walk you through exactly what your situation looks like and make sure there are no surprises at the title table.

going solar

  • Most homes qualify. The key factors are roof age and condition, available roof space with good sun exposure, and your average electric bill. If your monthly bill is consistently over $100, solar almost always makes financial sense.

    Central Florida is one of the best solar markets in the country thanks to year-round sunshine. In New Jersey and Delaware, we see excellent production as well — especially with net metering in place. We'll do a full site assessment before recommending a system size.

  • From signed agreement to your system being fully activated, most homeowners in New Jersey and Delaware are looking at 4 to 10 weeks.

    The installation itself only takes 1–2 days — most of the time is spent on permitting and utility interconnection approval, which we handle entirely on your behalf. We keep you updated at every milestone so there are no surprises.

  • When you own your system (cash or loan), you keep 100% of the savings, you're eligible for the federal tax credit, and the panels add value to your home. When you lease, you pay a monthly fee to use the panels and the savings are smaller, but there's typically no upfront cost and the leasing company handles maintenance.

    For most homeowners, ownership is the better long-term investment. We can run both scenarios side-by-side so you can decide what fits your situation.

  • Utility rates have climbed significantly across all of our service areas. Duke Energy and FPL customers in central Florida, and Delmarva Power and PSE&G customers in New Jersey and Delaware, have all seen major rate hikes driven by grid infrastructure costs, fuel prices, and regulatory changes.

    When you go solar, you lock in a predictable, lower cost for your energy — insulating yourself from whatever the utility decides to charge next year. The longer you wait, the more you pay at the current rate while solar keeps getting you to break-even faster.

costs & savings

  • Most of our customers offset 80–100% of their electric bill. Central Florida homeowners often see some of the highest savings in the country thanks to year-round sun and high cooling costs — air conditioning is a huge driver of electric bills there.

    In New Jersey and Delaware, net metering makes the math work especially well. We model your projected savings using 12 months of your actual utility data so you get a real number, not a guess.

  • Net metering is a billing arrangement where your utility credits you for excess solar energy you send back to the grid. When your panels produce more than you're using, that energy goes to the grid and you get credit to use later. New Jersey and Delaware both have strong net metering programs.

    Florida's net metering landscape has shifted in recent years, so the specifics depend on your utility — we'll walk you through exactly how it works in your area during your consultation.

  • Yes, and they vary by state. New Jersey offers the NJSIP program with ongoing payments based on your system's production, plus sales tax and property tax exemptions on solar installations. Delaware homeowners may qualify for rebates through Energize Delaware.

    Florida exempts solar equipment from sales tax and offers a property tax exemption so your home's assessed value won't increase just because you added panels. Incentives change — we stay current on all available programs and build them into your proposal automatically.

System performance & maintenance

  • Yes — solar panels still produce energy on cloudy days, just at reduced output. Modern panels capture diffuse light, not just direct sunlight.

    For central Florida homeowners, occasional overcast days are a non-issue given the region's exceptional year-round sun. In New Jersey and Delaware, winter days are shorter but cold temperatures actually improve panel efficiency — and summer net metering credits help balance out the slower winter months.

  • Quality solar panels are warrantied to produce at least 80–90% of their original output for 25–30 years, and many systems keep producing well beyond that. Maintenance is minimal — panels are largely self-cleaning and have no moving parts.

    In Florida, we do recommend occasional rinsing to clear pollen and debris that builds up faster in the humid climate. We suggest checking your monitoring data monthly to catch any performance drops early, and our team is available for service calls when needed.

  • By default, grid-tied solar systems shut off automatically during a power outage — a safety requirement to protect utility workers. Without a battery, your panels won't power your home during an outage even if the sun is shining. A battery backup system like the Enphase IQ Battery or Tesla Powerwall solves this completely. For central Florida homeowners, backup power during hurricane season is a top reason people add storage.

    Along the Mid-Atlantic coast, nor'easters and storm outages make it equally valuable. It's worth serious consideration wherever you are.

Whether it’s roofing, solar, or both, our team will take a look and help you understand your options—no pressure, just clear answers.

No pushy sales. No confusing process. Just real recommendations based on your home.

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