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Everything to Know About Solar Energy Systems

Solar 101 Answers

From saving money on your energy bill to providing clean, reliable energy for your home, there are plenty of reasons to switch to solar. Read on to learn about solar energy, solar power financing, the latest solar technology, and how to get started.

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Solar Energy 101:
Everything You Need to Know
About Solar Energy

At Fusion Power, we’ve helped thousands of Arizona residents go solar – and we know what questions you might have. Read on for Solar Energy 101: everything you need to know about solar energy.

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What Is Solar Energy?

What is solar energy?

Solar power refers to technology that converts the sun’s rays into usable electricity for your home, business, government building, or educational facility. This electricity is the same as electricity generated through other methods – such as coal-based power plants or hydroelectric dams – but with one key difference. Unlike types of energy that consume fuel to generate electricity, solar power is completely renewable and green.

The key to solar technology is the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels, also known as solar modules or PV modules. These are the big, black panels you’ve probably seen on rooftops. They are composed of several important components:

Solar Cells: These are made from silicon and capture the energy from the sun.

Frame: This is made from aluminum and gives the panels stability

Back Sheet: This protects the solar cells and keeps the panel insulated

These PV panels convert photons into DC electricity. Since your home or business uses AC electricity for its power needs, a solar inverter is used to convert the electricity generated by your solar panels from DC to AC.

Is Solar Expensive?

Most people think of their electric bill in terms of what they pay every month. But when you take a step back and look at the cost of energy over a longer period of time, suddenly what feels like just a few hundred dollars every month becomes tens of thousands of dollars – if not more.

Recent spikes in energy costs due to extreme weather have also shown how unpredictable and expensive traditional grid power can be.

With this in mind, solar technology is a great long term investment. There are affordable options that minimize your out-of-pocket cost and provide savings either now or long-term. Solar financing options include:

Cash Purchase

$0 Down Loan

$0 Down Lease

$0 Down Power Purchase Agreement.
(where you only pay for the energy you produce)

Equipment is generally warrantied for 20-25 years. So you’ll have peace of mind knowing your system is in good order and can generate the power you need for years to come.

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Are Solar Panels Reliable?

Are solar panels reliable?

One of the top concerns people have before switching to solar is reliability. Since solar technology is an investment, it’s important that a system remains at peak performance as long as possible.

To give you peace of mind, we provide a generous warranty on our solar installations. These last 20-25 years, depending on the specific panels you choose, and they help you rest easy knowing your investment is protected.

We also provide regular maintenance services to keep your panels clean and in good working order. During these maintenance visits, we’ll do a visual inspection to spot any potential problems early.

Finally, we also offer 24/7 monitoring so you can be alerted if your system isn’t producing energy properly.

These services help keep your solar installation reliably producing energy for decades.

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What Else Should I Know?

What else should I know?

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There are some things you should know before switching to solar.

First, you’ll need a stable, sturdy location to install your solar panels. For residential homes, this generally means the roof. But for larger installations such as commercial and educational facilities, you may need to install panels on alternative locations such as a shade structure in the parking lot. Fortunately the Fusion Power team will provide you with a free assessment prior to installation and help you make the best decision.

You’ll also need to determine which option works best with your budget. Purchasing your system outright costs the most upfront but generally provides the most long-term savings.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) allow you to basically “rent” your solar system from the solar company and pay a reduced price for your power. This still has a low monthly cost.

Finally, a loan would be like a traditional car or home loan where you pay off the cost of your system over a period of time.

Our team will discuss both of these with you during your free solar consultation.

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What Are The Benefits?

What are the benefits?

While people can have different motivations for transitioning to solar, almost all customers seek to reduce their monthly electric bills. In addition to monthly savings on electric bills, other reasons for choosing solar include:

For residential installations, boosting your home’s value with high quality installation

Taking a step towards a cleaner environment and a healthier future check

Reducing reliance on local power grids

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We’re proud to offer high quality solar installs and even higher quality customer service. At Fusion Power, we are a values-driven company, ensuring that everything we do is in line with our core values.

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From start to finish this process had been seamless. My salesman was incredible informative and didn't pressure (Huge for me).. Installers were professional and kind at all times, final orientation buttoned it all up and we're completely comfortable with our purchase. Thanks everyone at fusion! Solid.

Anne White

Current Customer

Fusion power has been so easy to work with. Every person that has come out, whether is was the sales people, the technicians or other customer service people have all been great. They have been very informative and friendly. I can tell they all know what they are doing and do a great job.

Rachelle Smith

Current Customer

From start to finish Fusion Power was fantastic! From planning, consulting, to adjustments and implementation they exceeded my expectations! They took my monthly usage and analyzed all the way down to hourly to ensure my system was best for my house, and the power company I use. If you are considering solar, look no further! #solarizewithsam

Steve Dumond

Current Customer

I'm so happy I answered my phone that day when Fusion Power called me! And I'm so glad I didn't think it was a scam or anything because I absolutely LOVE that I am now using solar power on my house! I always wanted to do it but it was just kind of overwhelming for me. Fusion Power was AWESOME!

Cusack Sisters

Current Customer

Fusion power did a great job on my solar installation. They took care of city approvals. They completed the install very quickly in just half a day. Highly recommend fusion power!

Komal Thiyagarajan

Current Customer

Fusion Power was fantastic to work with. The installation process was quick and efficient, and I never had to worry about any liens on my property. Eric was especially helpful throughout the entire process, answering all my questions and making sure everything went smoothly. It's only been two months into the Arizona summer, but I'm already seeing a significant difference in my energy bills. I highly recommend them!!

Marissa Stuart Bielecki

Current Customer

I want to do a shout out to Katie at Fusion Power regarding her customer service. Our inverters had a bug and went out and it was disappointing of course but things do happen. Her communication with me through the entire process has been top-notch. I knew every step of the way what was happening. It was nice to see in this climate that we live in someone in the customer service industry going above and beyond what you typically see today. Thank you Katie! Pamela

Pamela Scott Lie

Current Customer

Fusion Power did amazing work. The install crew is very helpful and accommodating to the client. If you want a World class experience Fusion Power is the ONLY Choice. GO FUSION POWER 🔥 …