Solar is cheaper than your electricity bill

Zappy Solar will manage the solar interconnection application process with your utility. Once the system is installed, we will submit the required documentation and pay any fees. Your utility will grant Permission to Operate (PTO) your solar system, and enable net metering credits on your bill. Florida utilities require system sizes over 11.76 kW DC to provide proof of homeowner’s insurance over $1 million

Net metering, or net energy metering (NEM) is a billing mechanism that enables you to send extra solar energy your solar panels generate beyond what your home can consume at the moment back into the electric grid. In return, you earn credit that you can use to offset the cost of electricity you pull from the grid in the future. The value of the credit depends on how electricity rates and net metering policies are structured in your utility.

The 4 largest utilities are investor-owned and are required by state regulations to offer 1 to 1 kWh credits for extra solar sent to the grid meaning the credit is the same value as the rate the utility charges you.

• Florida Power & Light (FPL)
• Duke Energy
• Tampa Electric (TECO)
• Gulf Power

Municipal utilities and electric cooperatives are not governed by the same law, but many offer fair net metering credits. Palmetto works with the four large utilities above, the following local utilities, and plans to operate in more soon:

• Orlando Utility Commission (OUC)
• Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA)
• Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)
• Seco Energy
• Clay Electric Cooperative
• Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO)

The first solar cells were manufactured by Bell Laboratories in the late 1950s and are still functional today. Likewise, panels installed on homes in the 1970s and ’80s continue to generate power. Most solar modules today have a 25-year power output warranty and may continue to produce power well beyond that point. Homeowners interested in additional protection and savings can enroll in Palmetto Protect and earn quick access to energy monitoring, dedicated customer support, exclusive discounts, and best-in-class maintenance services.

You’re right, solar energy can feel very complex, especially if you’re researching providers, technologies, incentives, municipal requirements, permits, the list goes on. That’s why zappy solar created end-to-end solar energy solutions allowing you to plug into savings with less time and no hassle. From financing and design to installation, production monitoring, and maintenance, our dedicated Customer Experience Team is here to answer questions, address concerns, and guide you through every step of the process. Visit our product pages to learn more about zappysolar solar and storage solutions.

Before designing your custom solar solution, we’ll take a detailed survey of your property and assess the solar energy potential of your roof. Beyond the size, angle, and orientation of your roof, we’ll look at shading, estimated tree growth, materials, ventilation and drain pipes, and the overall condition. Because solar panel arrays can last 25-30 years without the need for repair or replacement, it’s important the roof beneath is in good shape. In some cases, it may be advisable to have your roof repaired or replaced entirely before the installation of solar panels can begin.

That depends on your overall household energy usage relative to the total capacity of your solar array. Many homeowners desire a system size producing 100% of their energy usage needs, but they may not always be possible. Alternatively, if you plan to change your behavior, such as by purchasing an electric vehicle, you may wish to go a little larger than historical usage.

The cost of your solar power system will vary based on a number of factors including your location, the size of your solar array, installation fees in your area, and if you desire energy storage for backup power. That said, solar technologies have never been more efficient or affordable.

Solar panels come with a 25 year manufacturer warranty that covers product and performance. These vary by manufacturer. Homeowners interested in additional protection and savings can enroll in Palmetto Protect and earn quick access to energy monitoring, dedicated customer support, exclusive discounts, and best-in-class maintenance services.

Your home will still be connected to the electric grid so you have power when your system is not producing. Excess energy produced beyond what your home is using at any moment can flow back into the grid, and will earn you credit on your electricity bill. If you choose to integrate energy storage with your solar power system, any excess energy that is produced and not immediately used by your household will function to charge your battery. This, in turn, allows you to access stored solar power for your home when energy usage exceeds production, and provide valuable backup power during an outage.

Yes, almost all solar customers maintain a connection to the grid, even those with battery storage, which means you will still receive an electricity bill, though you can dramatically reduce the amount you pay each month thanks to the energy produced by your solar panels.

If you add a home battery to your solar power system, you can avoid disruptions caused by grid outages. The amount of energy available for you to use in case of an outage will depend on several factors:

• The size and production of your solar panels
• The size of the battery system
• The battery state of charge when the outage occurs
• The areas or appliances in your home that are prioritized to receive power when the grid goes down.

If, however, your solar energy system does not include a home battery, then yes, your power will go out. In the event of an outage, all standalone solar energy systems will automatically shut down in accordance with electric codes and mandatory inverter specifications.