Phoenix Solar Panel Systems

by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

Are my bills high enough to see a benefit from going solar?

Because the savings with solar are best expressed as a percentage of what the homeowner was paying with the utility, those with high utility bills will save more money by going solar than those with low utility bills. Homeowners with average electricity bills of $100 or more per month (averaged over 12 months) are great candidates for saving money by going solar. Homeowners with average electricity bills of less than $100 per month will save money by going solar, but the savings may not be enough to justify the purchase. There are other benefits to going solar besides cost savings, such as benefits to the environment, that may compel homeowners with low utility bills to go solar anyways.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

What is the cost of solar panels?

The reason why so many people in the Phoenix area have already gone solar is because they save money on their electricity. Every customer of Phoenix Solar Panel Systems has the capability of saving AT LEAST 20% on their monthly energy costs by going solar. Some customers have saved up to 85% per month!

Most solar customers take out a special solar loan to finance their solar system. These loans have incredibly low interest rates, are partially subsidized by the government, and are spread out over long terms to make the monthly payments low and affordable. The total amount of the solar loan may be perceived by some as “a lot of money”. However, the loan amount pales in comparison to how much money the homeowner will pay if they don’t go solar and stay with APS or SRP as their sole source of electricity. Customers that go solar have the capability of saving between $50,000 to $200,000 over a 20-year period when compared with buying electricity from the utility company alone without a solar system.

See our page on the cost of solar panels and batteries for more information.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

I don’t like how the solar panels look on my roof. Can you do ground mounting or put the solar panels anywhere else?

Most people that initially have reservations about the aesthetics of solar panels on their roof decide that the cost savings outweigh the perceived “bad look”. Many customers enjoy the look of solar panels on their home, as it provides the home with a modern, updated look. We use the most modern and aesthetically pleasing panels available on the market today. In many cases, based on the orientation of the home, the solar panels cannot even be seen from the front of the home or the street. Typically, the solar panels cannot be seen on homes that are two stories or more.

Some customers decide to build or purchase a structure, such as a metal car covering or storage container, to place their solar system on. Solar panels can be installed on many different types of structures, as long as the structure can hold the weight of the solar panels. Mounting the solar panels on the ground is an option, however there are extra costs involved.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

What if we plan on selling our home or moving in the future?

If you plan on being in the home for another year or more, you will still see a lot of savings from going solar. Our customers typically save $500 to $2,000 on their energy costs in the first year after going solar. How much money you save in the first year depends on many different factors including the size of your home, your family’s energy use habits, and the utility solar price plan you choose. Those with high utility bills will save more money by going solar than those with low utility bills, but the percentage of savings is typically the same across the board.

If you plan on moving out of your home, but keeping the home as a rental property, going solar will increase the value of your home and the low utility costs will be an attractive incentive for renters. If you plan on selling the home within six months, purchasing a solar system is probably not right for you, as you will not see much benefit in the short time you will remain in the home.

See our page on selling your home with solar panels for more information.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

What is the process of installing solar panels?

Once you have decided to go solar and signed the paperwork, the solar installation process begins. This process typically takes around one to three months, but it may take longer depending on how fast your city approves permits.

Site Survey : We come to your home to verify the planned solar system design. We will check your roof, attic, and potential placement locations of the solar system components. If any repairs or updates are needed before installation, you will be notified. Most of our customers cover the costs of any repairs or updates by adding the additional amount into their existing solar loan. You typically do not need to be home for the site survey, unless you want to be.
System Design Approval : You will have the opportunity to approve the solar system design at your home. If any changes were made from the original design, you will review the changes and approve them, or request additional changes.
Permit Approval : We will send the permit application and final designs to the city and wait for their approval.
Installation : Installation typically takes between one to three days, depending on your solar system size. You typically do not need to be home for the installation, unless you want to be.
Final City Inspection : The city inspector comes to your home to check for code adherence and design accuracy.
Utility Interconnection : The utility company representative will inspect the installation and approve it. After receiving Permission to Operate (PTO), the switch is flipped and you are using clean power!

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

I don’t have a lot of time. How much of my time will it take to sign up for a solar system?

The great thing about going solar with Phoenix Solar Panel Systems is that we take care of EVERYTHING for you. How much time you spend is really up to you. We are happy to spend many hours at your home, and on the phone, answering your questions. We are always available to you when you have a question or concern.

If you don’t wish to ask any questions, all we need is about a half-an-hour of your time to present the cost savings to you and sign the documents related to the sale of your solar system. After you sign, we literally handle every aspect of installing and turning on your solar system, and no more of your time is needed. In fact, you don’t even need to be at your home for the site inspection or installation of your solar system if you don’t want to be!

The reality is that EVERYONE has the time to go solar because so little time is needed from our customers to complete the entire buying process.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments

What is a Solar Consultation?

Typically, solar consultations are done at the customer’s home with a solar representative. The representative is there to educate you on residential solar panel technology and explain the benefits of going solar.

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by Steven Smith, J.D.November 22, 20220 comments