Do Cloudy or Dark Days Effect Solar?

Q: “If you have a solar system for your business’s electricity needs, what happens or cloudy or dark days?”

A: “A solar electric system will always automatically blend in the amount of utility power required to meet your needs. If no sun is available, very little sun or at night the utility will supply your electricity you need. If you are using less power than the solar system is making the meter will spin in reverse creating a credit with the utility company.”

Can I Use Solar With Current Water Heating System?

Q: “Can I use a solar collector with my current hot water heating system?”

A: “You can use a solar water heating system to typically off set about 60-80% of your current utility costs for heating water. The solar storage tank will preheat the cold water fed to your backup water heater.”

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