Solar Basics
Solar Benefits
Solar Facts
The Grid
Sales Process
100
True or false: Solar energy is considered a renewable energy source because sunlight is an infinite resource that won't run out.
True.
100
What's the term for a solar option where a third party owns the panels, and homeowners pay a fixed rate for panel use and electricity?
Solar lease.
100
How much pollution does solar energy produce when generating electricity?
Zero.
100
17% of the electricity consumed in the United States comes from what?
Coal.
100
What's the first step of a consultation when arriving at a customer's home?
Greet the customer, introduce yourself, and reiterate the purpose of your visit.
200
What unit quantifies the electricity produced by a solar panel?
Kilowatt-hours (kWh).
200
In the context of solar incentives, what does the acronym ITC stand for?
Investment Tax Credit.
200
Was solar discovered in the 1,800's, 1,900's or early 2,000's?
1800's in 1839
200
What term describes the purchase of excess solar electricity by the power company?
Net-Metering.
200
What's the second step of a consultation?
Check the power meter and collect the power bill.
300
What component converts solar panel-generated DC electricity into household-suited AC?
Inverter.
300
What percentage of a solar system can potentially be covered by the USDA REAP Grant for rural businesses and agriculture?
Up to 50%
300
How can customers monitor their solar panel production and excess sold to the grid?
A companion App.
300
How many grid systems are in the USA?
3
300
What's the third step of a consultation?
Locate the breaker-box.
400
How many watts are in a kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
1,000 Watts.
400
What US federal agency offers tax credits for solar energy system installations?
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
400
What brands and kW size batteries does Renew Solar currently offer?
SolarEdge 10kW and Franklin 13.6kW
400
How old are the majority of the power grids in the U.S.?
50 - 60 years old!
Much of the U.S. Electric grids were built in the 1960's and 1970's.
400
What's the fourth step of a consultation?
Discovery, benefits, and how solar and net-metering work for them.
500
How do solar panels primarily generate electricity from sunlight?
The photovoltaic effect.
500
In addition to financial benefits, what environmental advantage does adopting solar energy systems provide?
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
500
Where are Canadian Solar panels we install manufactured?
Mesquite, Texas
500
What is the #1 reason for power outages across the USA?
Severe weather.
500
What's the fifth step of a consultation?
Review what they're currently spending, system design, and cost breakdown.