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SOLAR FAQs
Your solar questions,
answered.
Practical answers about your home, your options and what happens next.
Your home & solar
How does solar power actually work?
Can solar work if my roof has shade or faces the wrong direction?
Does solar work at night, in winter or on cloudy days?
Will solar eliminate my electric bill?
Will my utility pay me for extra solar electricity?
What happens if there’s a power outage?
Do I need a battery to go solar?
Do I need a new roof before installing solar?
What kind of maintenance does solar require?
How long do solar panels last?
What should I check in the solar warranties?
Will solar increase my home value?
What are the financial incentives for going solar?
How long does it take to install solar?
Do I need to be home during installation?
Ownership, leases & PPAs
What’s the difference between owning solar and doing a lease or PPA (TPO)?
Does $0 down mean solar is free?
Can I still sell my home if I have a PPA or lease?
Is a lease or PPA a long-term contract?
What happens at the end of the PPA or lease term?
Will my payments go up over time?
Who handles maintenance and repairs with a TPO system?
Can I buy the system later if I want to?
How do I decide whether TPO is right for my home?
What should I compare between solar quotes?
What costs should I check before taking a solar loan?
Working with GSQ
Why not just go directly to a solar installer myself?
What happens after I request a quote?
How do you help me choose an installer?
What should I have ready for a solar quote?
How is Good Solar Quotes paid?
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