Trusted Electricians in Southlake, TX

No. Texas law protects your right to go solar, but there are limits. We typically see pushback from HOAs when a system is designed with panels facing the street. This is their right as protectors of the property value of their members. This design choice should only be necessary if energy production would be significantly less if panels were placed on other parts of the roof. And, if it is truly necessary, we can justify it to the HOA and the design will generally be accepted.

Basic solar installations turn off when the grid goes down. This is required by electrical code for the safety of any power line workers who may be trying to restore the grid. However, there are system enhancements that can allow you to have power then the grid is down.

A solar loan is a simple interest loan that usually has a deferral period that is as long as it takes you to receive your federal tax credit Solar loans typically include a 'dealer fee' that is paid to the lender (not the installer). A solar lease is similar to a vehicle lease in that you do not own the system but you get to use it in exchange for a monthly fee. A power purchasing agreement (PPA) is similar to a lease except you pay for the power produced by the system at an agreed upon rate.

Because we are a solutions company first and solve problems for our customers. Some are only concerned about having backup when the grid goes down and usually a generator is the most cost-effective option for this.

That depends on your needs. For customers who want to minimize their power consumption from the grid, we recommend battery backup. Your solar will power the home and charge the battery on sunny days and the batteries take over at night to power the home. If you are just looking for peace of mind and backup when the power goes out, it gets a bit more complicated.