SOLAR COSTS FAQS
The most common questions about solar are related to cost. Find all the answers to you solar costs questions in this convenient solar FAQ page.
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The cost of installing solar in Oregon is very similar to asking how much it costs to buy a car. When you are buying a car, you would have to factor in numerous details, such as make, model, year, condition, and additional options.
The same situation is true with solar. A number of factors combine to determine the cost of your solar installation. How much energy do you use? How much of your energy needs do you want to offset? What is the condition and orientation of your roof? How complex will your solar install be?
Thankfully, our solar experts are ready to help and crunch the numbers for you. Our trained solar engineers can custom design a solar system based on your needs and desires and provide you with a free, no-obligation solar estimate.
Contact the solar experts at Green Ridge Solar, or check out our free Oregon Solar Calculator to learn more.
But if you consider the fact that the average US household consumes 11,000 kWh of electricity per year, and the average cost of electricity in Oregon is $0.10 per kWh, that’s $1,100 per year being sent to the utility company. Added up over time, solar panels could save the average Oregon resident a large amount of money.
To estimate how much you would save with solar, use our free Solar Calculator.
Many homeowners could save a lot of money by installing solar panels. How much they can save is dependent on a range of factors. These factors include how much energy you use, the size of system you install, the quality of solar panels, and your financing options.
But if you consider the fact that the average US household consumes 11,000 kWh of electricity per year, and the average cost of electricity in Oregon is $0.10 per kWh, that’s $1,100 per year being sent to the utility company. Added up over time, solar panels could save the average Oregon resident a large amount of money.
To estimate how much you would save with solar, use our free Solar Calculator.
The monthly costs of solar panels depends on several factors. These factors include how much energy you are trying to offset, the number and quality of solar panels installed, the complexity of the installation, and your credit score.
All of these factors combine to determine the monthly cost of solar panels. For an estimate of how much solar panels will cost, use our free Oregon Solar Calculator.
The annual cost of solar panels depends on several factors. These factors include how much energy you are trying to offset, the number and quality of solar panels installed, the complexity of the installation, and your credit score.
All of these factors combine to determine the annual cost of solar panels. For an estimate of how much solar panels will cost, use our free Oregon Solar Calculator.
Because solar panels have no moving parts, there is very little maintenance required. The only things that move within a solar panel are electrons. This means that solar panels have very few components that can wear out and fail.
Thanks to their low maintenance, solar panels last for decades with few to no issues and very little maintenance costs.
Many homeowners could save a lot of money by installing solar panels. When you think about the amount of money you will spend paying your utility company forever, it adds up to a huge lifetime expense.
Instead, you could invest in solar panels that will produce your own electricity. These solar panels can drastically reduce your monthly electricity bills and add up to huge long-term savings you would otherwise have sent to your utility company.
For many homeowners, solar can save them a significant amount of money over the life of their system. Because these solar homeowners are essentially paying off a loan instead of paying an endless utility bill, they are investing in energy independence and long-term savings.
To determine how much solar panels can save you, speak with a solar expert like Green Ridge Solar and get a free solar estimate.
Solar panels are not sold on a square-foot basis, they are sold based on kilowatt production, efficiency and total energy needs.
The size of a solar system depends on the energy needs of your home and household.
Solar systems are custom designed for your home and household energy needs, not based on a home’s size. Factors such as appliances, number of occupants, and energy efficiency can have significant effects on the number of panels and costs of installing solar for your home.
For a free solar estimate, use our Solar Calculator or contact us for your free solar analysis.
The average cost to lease solar panels ranges between $50-$250 per month, and many solar leasing companies offer zero down payment. This option can be very attractive to homeowners, even though the long-term savings are significantly less than buying or financing your solar panels.