A line-tied solar electric system is usually designed to meet just a portion of your daily energy needs. "Line-tied" means that your system is connected to the utility lines. This connection enables you to get the balance of your electricity from your local utility; it also allows you to send excess solar electricity back to your power company.

Your line-tied solar electric system will continue to produce electricity during cloudy weather, with the total amount being reduced. Power will automatically be provided through your utility connection at night or during inclement weather.

Solar electric back-up systems are available and are specially designed to provide power to critical items during utility outages, using a Line-tied system. Items can include your refrigerator, gas furnace fan, water pump, lights; or computers.

Solar electric systems use a technology called photovoltaics or PV that converts sunlight into electricity. PV cells are made of semiconductor material, usually silicon. They are silent and non-polluting, utilize a source of energy that renews itself, and require no special training to operate.

The panels are held by a roofer-designed mounting system that has been tested to withstand 125 mph winds, and can work on almost every type of roofing material.

Your Solar Electric Power System, backed with a 25-year warranty, is expected to last for 30-40 years!