Solar Basics
This device converts solar energy into electricity for your home.
What is a solar panel?
This policy allows homeowners to send excess energy back to the grid for credits.
What is net metering?
The most common type of solar panel is made from this material.
What is silicon?
When did we start
What is 2017?
The federal solar tax credit currently covers this percentage of system costs.
What is 30%?
The process of converting sunlight into electricity is called this.
What is the photovoltaic effect?
In October, Rhode Island Energy increased their rates by this percentage.
What is 23%?
This type of battery is most commonly paired with solar systems.
What is a lithium-ion battery?
How many people did we start with
What is 4 people?
This government agency oversees energy policy and incentives in the U.S.
What is the Department of Energy (DOE)?
This component changes DC power from solar panels into usable AC power.
What is an inverter?
The average ROI for a residential solar system is between this many years.
What is 6-10 years?
A solar system without this feature will not work during a power outage.
What is battery backup?
Where was the first RTP training located
What is the creepy basement?
In Rhode Island, homeowners may qualify for this solar incentive program.
What is Renewable Energy Growth (REG)?
A properly installed solar system can last this many years or more.
What is 25-30 years?
This term refers to the point when a solar system has saved enough to cover its cost.
What is the payback period?
The efficiency of solar panels typically falls within this percentage range.
What is 15-22%?
Over 2000 homes
This type of loan allows homeowners to finance solar with no upfront cost.
What is a solar loan?
Solar panels are most effective when facing this direction
What is South?
The average electric bill in Rhode Island is around this amount per month.
What is $200-$250?
This type of inverter optimizes power output at the individual panel level.
What is a microinverter?
How many roofs have we done? (Roughly)
Over 320 roofs
This type of solar agreement allows homeowners to lease a system instead of buying it.
What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?