Solar Basics
This device converts sunlight into electricity
solar panel
"Solar is too expensive"
What is "you're already paying a power bill- solar just replaces it"?
The first step in the solar sales process
What is setting the appointment
The federal incentive gives 30% off the system
What is the ITC tax credit
This acronym stands for the total energy your system can produce
What is KW or Kilowatt
Solar energy is considered this type of energy source
Renewable
I might move soon
What is "Solar can increase your homes value and is transferrable"?
The document shows the homeowner projected savings
What isa the proposal?
A monthly payment plan for solar
What is your solar rate/payment
The amount of solar production used in real time
What is self consumption
This unit measures electricity usage
What is a kilowatt-hour
I dont use much electricity
What is "even small systems can save you money long term"?
Before installing this approval is needed from the local utility company
What is interconnection approval
State or local incentives are called this
TREC
Sending unused solar energy back to the grid
What is net metering
the average life span of a solar panel is approximately this long
what is 25-30 years
Ive heard solar doesnt work in cloudy areas
What is "Solar still works, Germany is a world leader and haas less sun
You can still get sunburn on cloudy days on beach
This call helps confirm the deal and answer questions
What is the project verification
This type of agreement lets a customer lease solar power
What is a power purchase agreement?
The angle and direction your panels face
What is orientation?
The component that converts DC electricity to AC
What is an inverter
"I dont like how it looks"
Whaty is "New sleek designs blend in with your roof and boost value"
This step comes post sale prior to install
What is final design and site survey
This determines how much solar you can install on your roof
What is system ofset or usage history
Shading and obstructions can affect this key measurement
What is solar access or irradiance