Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on whether your solar system is connected to the grid. If it is, as in most cases, your system will shut down to protect your electric provider's linemen. 

On the other hand, if your home is off grid or has a hybrid inverter, battery or generator - you will not be impacted if the power grid is compromised.

In Texas, ALL HOAs must allow the installation of solar panels. It’s the law. The State of Texas passed HB-362 in 2011, prohibiting HOAs from restricting solar panels. There ARE some steps the homeowner just follow, but they ARE allowed to install solar panels in any HOA. Cities are advised to review HB-362 before considering restricting solar panels.

Almost all panels are guaranteed to last between 25 and 30 years; and some are able to produce electricity for much longer! Properly installed solar panels should require little maintenance, making for an excellent return on investment. Inverters (converting DC current to AC current) are now estimated to last 20 years or longer. Even then, they typically do not just quit; they gradually become less efficient.

When you install a solar energy system on your property, you protect yourself against rising inflation rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the utility rates and solar policies in your area, but going solar is a smart investment regardless of where you live.

Solar power, like other renewable energy resources, has many environmental and health benefits. Going solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions and results in fewer air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems.

The simple answer is yes, solar panels are worth it in Texas. With the large amount of sunshine, the wide range of cost-effective incentives, and the use of clean, renewable energy, we'd say it's a wise investment. Solar panels are good for the environment and good for your budget.

No, they do not! The Texas Property Tax Code allows 100% exemption on the increase in assessed value of a property for installing a solar and wind powered energy device.

Net zero is synonymous with zero-energy consumption, meaning that the home's system requires less energy than it produces. When a home is net zero, excess produced electricity is fed into the grid.