Freedom Forever
Who is the owner of freedom ?
Brett Bouchy
Do solar panels degrade over time?
Yes, slightly. Due to sun exposure, weather and other environmental factors, there’s a potential degradation rate of about 0.5% per year.
When was the Photovoltaic effect discovered?
1839
How much does a solar panel weigh?
The average solar panel used by Dynamic Solar weighs 35 pounds
When was Freedom Founded?
2011
What is the average life expectancy of a solar panel?
Most solar panels have an average life expectancy of 50 years (To retain 70%-80% of a panels possible energy output at 50 years is the norm).
When was the first working solar cell created?
in 1883
Almost 50 years after the photovoltaic effect’s discovery, American inventor Charles Fritz created the first working selenium solar cell
Enough of the sun’s energy reaches Earth every hour to power the entire world's electricity consumption for how long?
1 year!
How many states does freedom operate in?
38
If a solar panel is stated to produce 400 watts of energy, for how many years should that panel produce no less than 400 watts?
25 Years. A PV solar system is designed to produce roughly 113% of a homes energy needs when installed. This allows a system to produce roughly 100% at 25 years.
In the late 1950s, the U.S. began using photovoltaic cells to power what?
satellites
What are two types of structural ratings most solar panels posses?
Wind and Hail. Wind up to 130 MPH and golf ball sized hail up to 50 MPH.
Of the three types of solar agreements (PPA, Lease, and Purchase), which do freedom not offer?
we offer all of them
On average, how much is the initial upfront investment (down payment) for a residential solar system?
$0
What year did the U.S hit 1 million solar installations?
2016 - It took the solar industry 40 years to reach this milestone but it eclipsed 2 million installs just 3 years later.
When shopping for solar, you should ALWAYS interview at least how many solar companies? Why?
3. It's always in the best interest of the homeowner to better understand fair market value and the reputation and experience of the person/company you hire.
For how many years does the manufacturer warranty the solar panels that freedom uses?
25 Years.
When set up on a solar purchase agreement, a homeowner has to pay down their balance when refinancing or selling their home (True or False)?
False. When on a solar purchase agreement, you only pay for what you use, while you're using it.
The solar industry is expected to double the amount of residential solar systems in how many years?
Less than 5.
Of the total U.S. electricity generation, Solar energy accounts for what percent?
About 4%