Do you have questions about solar energy? The Solar FAQ on this page are designed to provide an overview of solar technology, solar installation, and solar economics, so you’ll have the confidence to go solar.
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Think of your solar array as a 25-year investment. Solar panels will produce electricity for at least 25 years. Panels continue to generate electricity after 25 years but at a decreasing rate (usually no less than 80% of the first year’s energy production in year 25). While microinverters will likely last for the duration of the PV system, you may need to replace central inverters after 15 years.
Modern solar panels systems, including batteries, do make it possible to power an entire house using solar energy. However, there are steps you must take to understand whether or not this is a feasible solution. First, you need to calculate how much energy you use every month. Next, evaluate your climate region’s solar energy production capacity.
A solar panel installation can help you drastically reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill with the exception of the base utility charges for service. Solar panels also assist in cutting back your carbon footprint, as it’s a clean and renewable energy source. And finally, solar panels work to protect you from rising power rates, as the power of the sun is free for all of us to harness.
To claim a tax credit for your solar panels, you must file IRS Form 5695 as part of your tax return. You’ll calculate the credit on Part I of the form, and then enter the result on your 1040.
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