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To Go Solar … or NOT Go Solar ?
Wow , as a customer I ’ ll bet you have never heard of a solar company trying to dissuade its customers from going Solar , but the “ reality of things ” dictates that Going Solar needs to be the right thing to do for the specific customer . Many solar companies are ready to install solar on any and all roofs for any and all customers . Many customers , as well , want to Go Solar at what appears to be at any and all costs , because of the numerous benefits of Solar . Most fair-minded and professional solar companies however , will avoid the “ cookie-cutter approach ” to solar and consider the individual needs of its customer before proceeding in a less than beneficial manner for that customer . Therefore , as counterproductive as it may sound , there are times and instances where the best approach to Solar , is NO approach at all !
When NOT to consider going with a Solar System :
When the energy bill is too low - for electricity bills less than $ 100 per month , unless one is specifically interested in the environmental benefits of Solar , it is difficult to justify the added expense to Go Solar . There may be some instances where it does make sense . For example , if one is planning on using more electricity in the future , purchasing an electric car that might include the use of an electric car charging station . A customer might be attracted to the benefits of Solar battery backup systems ( Sunverge . com ) for powering the home during outages , or peak shaving — simply storing less expensive generated energy from solar for use during the more expensive times of the day . Generally , however , regardless of what solar company representatives may say , a below $ 100 per month electricity bill is stretching the cost benefit ratio of solar quite a bit .
Pamela Garcia , Founder , Simmitri .
Simmitri is a Silicon Valley Corporation , birthed in the Gilroy / Morgan Hill area , in 1995 , that helps it ’ s residential and commercial clientele harness Solar Energy Technology in all its forms today , and into the future . 408.779.3333 simmitri . com
When location on the roof or shade becomes a limiting factor .
Some roofs will not get enough sunlight due to a poor alignment to the sun . A north or east facing orientation is less beneficial , And a south facing isthe best . Even if the location of the solar array on the roof is oriented correctly , there may not be enough sunlight to generate sufficient electricity output because of shade . The array can be negatively affected by shade from trees , obstacles , roof obstructions , leaves continually falling on the solar panels , or the like . Even though micro inverters , AC Panel technology , and thin film solar have been shown to mitigate this problem somewhat , if there is quite a bit of shade , solar is generally not the way to go .
Unsuitable roofs . Some roofs are too steep , or need replacement or improvement before a solar array can go on them . A roof that is 15 to 20 years old or more may not be the best candidate for solar . Think of replacing the roof , if it might present a potential problem , BEFORE installing a solar system . Utilizing a GAF roof system by a “ Master Elite “ certified installer , along with high- efficiency Sunpower Panels , can be the most effective way to approach roof and solar appropriately , and also to maintain “ best of industry ” complementary warranties when installed together .
Simmitri is a fair-minded and professional solar company that believes that one size does NOT fit all . BIG SOLAR companies with their cookie-cutter approach to energy management fail to recognize the unique differences and needs of each and every individual customer .
The “ mission ” at Simmitri is to restore the balance of power by shifting the energy imbalance away from utilities and BIG SOLAR to the individual homeowner . We provide every customer with clean power , designed and installed the way it should be : with efficiency , comfort , health , safety and cost effectiveness .
Additionally , Simmitri is a “ Master Elite Certified Roof Professional ” company with GAF , the largest roof manufacturer in all of North America , as well as a Sunpower “ Elite Dealer ” experienced in designing and installing “ the most powerful solar panels on the planet ” for years .
Visit Simmitri . com or Call Simmitri at ( 408 ) 779-3333 to see if Going Solar is right for you .
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017 gmhtoday . com
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