Many people choose to generate some of their own electricity and reduce their dependence on the utility. A small solar system will “slow the meter down”, reducing the monthly hydro bill. A larger system may ”turn the meter backwards”, so that during the day, excess power is sold back to the utility. In any case, producing your own green power is not only satisfying, but can protect you during a power failure as well.

Why Go Solar?
Rooftop solar technology has evolved to the point that everything you need to create and use your own electricity is in our warehouses. Solar panels are cheaper, inverters more efficient and wiring techniques recognized by utilities. In California alone over 5000 homes have installed grid tie systems, and the solar wave is happening across North America

Basic Grid Tie: A solar array produces power during the day, and an inverter synchronizes this power with that supplied by the utility. Your home uses solar energy first, and draws whatever else it needs from your utility. At night, the utility supplies 100% of your power.

Grid Tie + Backup: Your solar system functions the same way as a basic grid tie system, delivering power to your home during the day. But your system also has battery storage. In the event of grid power failure, your inverter switches to battery power to supply your home’s needs. This keeps your important equipment running during outages or brownouts.