Solar 101

From the science behind solar to what you can expect form the installation process, let A&R help you understand how solar PV works.

Mar 20, 2018

Why is Having a Performance Guarantee on a Solar Energy System So Important?

Solar Energy System Guarantee: Why It’s Important Because it’s your investment. If you have a solar installer promising you big…

Mar 19, 2018

Can I install solar on my pole barn?

Pole Barns: Can You Install Solar Short answer: Maybe. Whether or not you can install solar on the roof of…

Mar 18, 2018

Why Is NABCEP Certification So Important for Installing Solar

Because we really believe that NABCEP certification matters. A&R Solar has the most NABCEP-Certified PV Installation Professionals in the Pacific Northwest….

Mar 18, 2018

Why are you asking me about the age of my roof?

Any reputable solar installer will want to know how many years you have left on your roof. We require homeowners…

Mar 16, 2018

Why does your design have setbacks of the solar panels from the roof line?

Fire setbacks for solar PV systems are required by the IBC (International Building Code) and adopted by some state and…

Oct 05, 2017

What Is Living Off-Grid?

Is Living Off-Grid Right for Me? When people say they want to be living off-grid, sometimes they mean they want…

May 22, 2017

Will Solar Offset All My Electricity Costs?

Solar Offset: What Can I Expect to Save? We find that a lot of people are disappointed to learn that…

Nov 08, 2016

What is LEED Certification?

LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.” It is a third-party rating system created by the United States…

Jun 15, 2016

Does Your Meter Really Run Backward After You Install Solar?

If you have an old-school analog meter, it really will. When your PV system makes more power than your home…

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