FAQ

Batteries not required!  In a grid-tied, no battery setup, the power coming from your solar panels will power your house. If there is not enough solar energy coming in, you will fall back to using power from the grid. So far, this is exactly the same as a battery-powered setup. The difference here is that if you produce more electricity than you need, that power is pumped into the grid instead of a battery in your home. You later get back your surplus electricity at no charge.  This is called net-metering.

Absolutely! No matter how large or small your installation, you will directly offset your electricity bill by a certain percentage.  Every system pays for itself in electricity bill savings. After you break even, you make money via saved utility costs. The typical return on investment (ROI) in this area of 10-12 years.

Absolutely! mtvSolar is equipped to assist with various financing options, including zero down and low interest loans.

The size of your system is based on how much electricity that you use, not the size of the house. When we do an evaluation, we take into account your annual electricity consumption, the size of your roof or other location suitable for solar, and budget.

If you have batteries, yes.  We specialize in custom battery backup systems which can keep the lights on when the grid fails.  If you do not have batteries, then the utility grid is equivalent to your “battery”.  Therefore, when the grid fails, the system must shut down as well.

Absolutely!  Provided that you have an always-on Internet connection, we set up your monitoring free as part of our service package.  For locations without Internet, we have cellular options available.

Great question!  Many states in our service area have right-to-access laws, which forbid an HOA from preventing you from getting solar.  They may still have aesthetic requirements but we can always work with those.  We would be happy to speak with your HOA on your behalf.

Absolutely!  You can start with as few as eight panels, and we will size the remaining components to support the maximum size desired.  The more panels that you install at any one time, the lower the price per panel.

Absolutely!  We also install on any other roof type capable of supporting the load, as well as the ground.  During an evaluation we can determine if your roof is suitable for solar.

Our Premium REC brand solar modules carry a 25 year limited warranty.  They are expected to provide meaningful power for decades more.

SolarEdge Inverters carry a standard 12 year warranty extendable to 25 years.

SolarEdge optimizers carry a standard 25 year warranty.

EnPhase IQ micro-inverters carry a standard 25 year warranty.

The Tesla PowerWall carries a 10 year limited warranty.

The DEKA Unigy battery carries a 10 year limited warranty.

The Harris Lithium battery carries a 5 year limited warranty.

If there is ever a problem with any equipment that we install, we work directly with the manufacturer to get it replaced as soon as possible under warranty at no cost to you.  mtvSolar supplies a 5-year workmanship warranty for our systems.

Every system is different.  Contact us for a free estimate today.  Our zero pressure sales team will get you the answers you need to make an informed decision.  We also have financing options available.

• We guide you through the entire process, making getting solar EASY
• We handle the permitting, inspection, and net-metering process for you
• Our customers love us and often come back for expansion (see testimonials)
• Your system will be designed by our college trained certified solar specialist
• Your system will be installed by licensed electricians and NABCEP certified employees, not temporary labor
• Our panels and batteries are top of the line quality
• We use name brand equipment with full warranties
• We are fully licensed and insured
• Local customer service you can depend on!