A professionally designed solar electric system can offset your entire annual electricity usage, reducing your monthly bill to a fixed monthly service fee of around $23. If you pay cash, you can look forward to a quick return on investment. If you finance, you have turned your electric bill into a stable fixed monthly expense.
There is a lot to learn when deciding to invest in a solar electric system. Our experts will guide you throughout the process of determining if a renewable energy system makes sense for you. To support you on your solar journey, we've gathered answers to our most frequently asked questions, and remember, our team is just a call or click away.
It may not seem like solar works in Maine (especially if you are reading this during the winter), but Maine receives quite an incredible amount of sun to make solar effective and affordable. In fact, Maine receives nearly 20% more sunlight annually than Germany, which is a leader in solar installations.
Though installing on your roof is the most common, many customers also install solar panels on their garage, barn, outbuilding, or even a pre-wired solar shed can work too! Ground-mounted solar arrays are also an excellent option if your roof is heavily shaded, not well oriented, or if you have aesthetic concerns about putting solar on your home or any building on your property.
A grid-tied solar electric system will not provide backup power during a power outage. If you would like to leverage your investment and add a rechargeable backup source to run essential loads during an outage, you would need to add a battery backup system, like a Telsa Powerwall. Even if you aren’t quite ready for batteries during your initial solar install, our team can prep your system for a future battery install. Whether you want to go off the grid, have a backup during a power outage, or are interested in retrofitting your existing grid-tied solar system, we're happy to guide you on what energy storage options work best for your home or business.
First, it’s important to know that there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Just as each home’s electric bill varies, so does the size and ultimately the cost of a solar electric system designed to eliminate that home’s electric bill. To get you a customized quote, we consider several factors: your electricity consumption, the shading, orientation, and pitch of your roof, and the types of solar panels you choose.
The best way to see what a solar electric system will cost for your home or business is to schedule a Free Solar Assessment. Simply fill out the form, and we’ll get started!
Schedule Your Free Solar AssessmentMost customers choose between paying upfront for their solar electric system or financing the purchase and paying a monthly payment.
A well-installed solar PV system should last more than 30 years, so it’s important to ensure the system is warranted and guaranteed accordingly. Manufacturer warranties for solar panels and rooftop electronics are typically 25 years. Maine Solar Solutions offers the longest warranty available in Maine: 30 years on solar panels, inverters, labor, roof penetration, and rooftop electronics. This warranty demonstrates our belief in the durability and performance of our solar systems.
Maine Solar Solutions is a local business with a big impact. With over a decade of experience installing solar electric systems, we’ve helped thousands of residents and businesses in Maine make the switch to solar. From design to permitting to installation, our experienced in-house staff — the owner, solar advisors, consultants, office, warehouse staff, installations crews, and licensed electricians — are here to make the process of going solar easy for you. We handle all the details to make your solar installation straight-forward and worry-free.