Why should I get solar?
There are many good reasons to adopt solar energy. Considering the continual rise in electricity costs, solar is a great investment as it reduces or eliminates your electrical bill by spinning your meter backwards! In addition to smart economic opportunities, solar has historically enhanced property value and supports environmental stewardship.
How do I know if my property is right for solar?
There are two requirements for getting solar on your property. The first is that you have a south, east, or west facing roof or a ground space with similar exposure where you could mount the solar panels. The second is that this area has little to no shading.
Why should I choose Simple Solar?
Simple Solar has over a decade of solar experience in Colorado. Our experienced sales team designs the perfect solution for you, putting customer satisfaction and simplicity first. Our professional design and installation teams use dependable, high quality products, which are backed by our 10 year service warranty.
How do I determine how much solar I need for my home or business?
As a free service, Simple Solar will analyze your electric bill and roof structure to configure a system custom for your home or business that can either entirely offset, or significantly reduce, your electricity usage depending on your needs.
Can I determine the amount of solar I need based on my square footage?
While some companies claim to have a rule-of-thumb on this matter, there is no way to accurately gauge your electricity usage based on just your square footage. There are many variables like number of people occupying the space, lifestyle, and appliance efficiencies. As a result, Simple Solar prefers to analyze a year’s worth of electric bills to customize a system to meet your property’s needs.
How much does a solar electric system cost?
The price of a system will vary according to such factors as panel choice, inverter selection, mounting method, electrical usage, et cetera. Now is an especially good time to get solar as the utility rebates and federal tax credits can cover over half the cost of your solar solution!
What are the rebates for a solar electric system?
Available rebates assist home and business owners in their investment in renewable energy. Please read more about rebates and incentives in Colorado under the commercial, residential and municipal sections of our website.
In which states does Simple Solar operate?
Simple Solar currently delivers products and services throughout the state of Colorado.
How long does it take to install a system?
It takes 1-3 days to install a basic solar electric system on a home. For very large commercial jobs, the installation often takes 1-3 months.
What are the government tax incentives for getting solar?
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 provides a 30% federal tax credit for solar electric systems installed on homes and businesses through December 31, 2016. Deduct this money from your taxes when you file your next federal income tax return. It’s that simple!
How do I get electricity when there is no sun?
When your solar panels are not producing, electricity is delivered reliably through a process called net metering. Read below for details on net metering.
What is net metering?
Net metering records the difference between the solar energy produced by the solar panels and the utility energy consumed within the property. If you produce more energy than you use in a given year, your utility company will give you a check for the net electricity you produced and fed to the grid.
Do I need to worry about wind, hail or snow on my solar panels?
Solar panels are engineered to withstand hail, snow loads and small rocks. Furthermore, Simple Solar has an engineer review every design to ensure the installation will tolerate expected snow and wind loads.
What maintenance is there for solar panels?
There is relatively little maintenance for solar panels. If you live in a sandy, dusty, or windy area, it is wise to clean your panels to help improve their efficiency. Otherwise, solar panels are virtually maintenance free and expected to perform for more than 50 years.
Who can be a Simple Solar customer?
Simple Solar caters to homeowners, commercial and municipal customers; if you or your company is interested in a solar electric solution, Simple Solar is pleased to offer a customized solution. Whatever your family's or business' requirements, we can address them all, simply.
