Why Solar

With no moving parts and high quality manufacturing standards, solar PV systems are in a class of their own when it comes to durability.  Solar modules sold by Level Up Solar come with a 25-year performance warranty, and generally last much longer than that.  The inverters, which convert energy from the Direct Current (DC) produced by the modules to the Alternating Current used on you property, generally have to be replaced after 20 years.

The first step towards installing solar is doing some research and getting a custom quote that takes into account your actual property location and features.  At Level Up Solar, we typically need the following information: 

1. Your annual usage in kWh or your monthly billing amount

2. The location that you’d like to install the solar PV array

3. If you’re interested in a roof mount, it also helps that we know the type of roofing (asphalt shingles, metal, etc), the year it was installed and the pitch (e.g. 4/12)

The more information we have, the more accurate our quote will be. 

And most importantly, make sure to get solid answers on all your questions – solar PV is a long-term decision that will generally pay you back 3-4 times what you invested over a 25+ year period, but does require an up front investment.  It’s important that you feel that you have been listened to and the company you work with will install a quality product designed to stand the test of time. 

Check out our How Solar Works page for more information.

Trick question – there are no batteries for standard grid-tied solar PV installations.  During the day, any excess electricity is sold back to the grid for credits.  At night and in the winter months, you can use those credits to purchase electricity back from the grid.  Batteries can of course be added to a system for those looking to have power backup in the case of emergencies. 

There are actually 3 different warranties that provide reassurance you’ll be producing power for years to come:

1) Product Warranty – At Level Up solar, we only offer panels with a minimum 10-year Product Warranty on materials and workmanship.

2) Performance Warranty – We only choose solar panels that guarantee they’ll produce a minimum 90% of the rated power after 10 years and 82% after 25 years.

3) Service Warranty  If there are any labor-related defects from the installation process, Level Up solar will repair them free of charge for 3 years after the date of installation.

Making an investment in solar is a very personal decision, so only you can answer that.  Some questions that you may want to ask yourself include: 

1. Am I concerned about rising power prices?
2. Would I prefer to continue paying my power bills for the next 30 years, or own my own power production?
3. Do I want to invest in my property and raise its market value?
4. Am I concerned about carbon taxes?  Do I want to lower my carbon footprint?  

If the answer to a few of those questions is yes, then solar might be right for you.  Of course, we here at Level Up solar will work hard to get you all the information you need to make the right decision.