June 30, 2021 | By RGR Marketing Blog

Everything Your Solar Customers Will Want to Know About Installing Solar Panels in Summer

Buy Solar LeadsSolar prospects have no shortage of installation companies to choose from these days. That is why being viewed as an experienced leader in your industry can often be the difference between a client choosing you to do their job over another company. A big part of earning that reputation falls on your ability to answer all your solar customers’ questions honestly and accurately.

Here are some of the most common questions asked about installing solar panels in summer and the answers you should be giving if you want to continue to nurture your prospects through your sales funnel.

How Do Solar Panels and Solar Systems Work?

Being able to educate your solar clients is an important part of the selling process. And you will find that many will want to know what their investment does and how it works. When explaining how solar panels work, aim to keep your explanation simple.

Solar panels absorb the sun's energy and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then stored in batteries. When electricity is used in the client’s house, the stored DC electricity passes through an inverter where it is converted into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type of electricity needed to power all their appliances and devices.

How Much Money Will I Save on My Energy Bill?

The answer to this question varies because it is impacted by so many different variables, but any size solar system will generate a substantial savings on their energy bill. But there will also come a time when the investment pays for itself, which is on average within ten years. So, anything after that point is pure savings, or even potential profit if the system is large enough to produce a surplus that gets sold back to the client’s utility company. To help your client determine how much money they can potentially save with solar, use one of the many online savings calculators.

Will My Solar Panels Power My Whole House?

This depends on the number of solar panels being installed, but it certainly can. With the average single solar panel producing about 1.24 kWh per day, you would just need to do the math using the client’s daily Kilowatt-Hour usage to determine how many panels would be needed to produce enough electricity to suffice.

How Will Solar Panels Affect My Property Value?

Yes and in a positive way! Exactly how much varies by property and installation, but a study in the Appraisal Journal shows that the typical home’s value increases approximately $20 for every $1 reduction in that home’s annual utility bills. Based on this appraisal, a solar energy system that saves just $400 per year would increase a home’s value by $8,000.

Will My Solar Panels Stop Working During a Blackout?

This will depend on whether the home remains connected to the power grid. If the home is still connected to the grid, then the solar system will stop working in the event of a blackout. This is intentional, so repair workers are not put at risk of electricity flowing back to the grid from solar systems. On the other hand, if the home is completely off-grid, then the solar panels will continue to work during a blackout.

How Much Will I Have to Spend on Solar Panel Maintenance?

Solar panels are made of strong tempered glass and built to last anywhere from 25 to 35 years. As a result, little maintenance is required to keep them working as intended. At most, a simple cleaning every so often is all that is needed. If something does happen that affects the efficiency of the solar panels, however, the client can always turn to their product warranty.

Is My Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?

The ideal roof should have a southward-facing slope with little to no shade and enough space to fit a solar panel system are ideal for installing solar. However, not all roofs fit this mold. Luckily, there are many options available if the home doesn’t have the “ideal” roof.

What Happens to My Solar Panels If I Sell My House?

If the client purchases their solar energy system outright, then they will be able to take advantage of the property value increase when selling their home. But, if the system is leased, then the new buyer will either need to buy out the client’s lease before purchasing the home, or they can work with the client’s leasing company and have the lease transferred to them. Regardless, once installed, solar panels should not be removed, or this will leave the roof exposed and susceptible to damage.

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