Solar for homes

Today, tens of thousands of Americans are installing solar electric systems on their homes. There are a variety of reasons why, but there is one thing for sure... the time has never been better!

Up until now, you have been forced to simply rent your electricity. Every month you get a bill and write a check to the utility. Now with solar electricity you can keep that money where it belongs. Much like renting an apartment versus owning a house, solar electricity is allowing more and more people to take control of their monthly expenses. Whatever your motivation, rest assured that only a ASC Solar System will give you everything you need to stop renting your electricity.

Solar panel installation

The key components of a solar electric system are:

Solar Modules: Solar modules convert sunlight to electrical power. They are typically mounted in a steel frame which in turn is attached to the roof of a home or commercial property or ground mounted on a piece of land close to the site.
Inverter: Power produced by the solar modules is sent to a device called an inverter (or power converter) which converts the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Alternating current is the same type of electrical power supplied to homes and businesses from the utility grid.
Electrical Panel: Power travels from the inverter to the breaker box or electrical service panel. The power from the electrical panel is then distributed throughout the home or business for use.
Utility Meter: When excess power is produced by the solar system (for instance during a work day at a residence or over the weekend at a business), the electrical power will flow into the grid through the electric meter. This will cause the meter to effectively run backwards, generating a credit with the utility company which will offset future usage. The arrangement which enables this is known as net metering and is usually mandated by State level electricity policy.
Utility Grid: The utility grid is the state and national infrastructure that links homes and businesses to electricity generating assets. The grid automatically provides electricity when household or business demand exceeds solar production.

If you are interested in purchasing a solar electric system for your home, please use our Solar Inquiry Form to provide us with some preliminary information about your project.