Yes, the Pacific Northwest’s summer days are long enough to produce a healthy amount of solar energy. Great utility net metering programs make using solar power in this region even easier! Your solar system can build energy credits in the summer, and your metering system will offset them in the shadier months. 

It’s also important to note that solar panels operate more efficiently in cooler summer weather. Your system will keep working on overcast days too, collecting scatter light and focusing it into energy. It’s true that we don’t produce as much power as the southern regions, but we still generate enough to make solar power a financially smart solution.  In fact, our solar resource is like Germany’s which is the world leader in solar energy installations. 

We feel this answer is best addressed by a Berkely Lab Study conducted in 2015:

“A multi-institutional research team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, universities, and appraisers found that home buyers consistently have been willing to pay more for homes with host-owned solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems —averaging about $4 per watt of PV installed—across various states, housing and PV markets, and home types. This equates to a premium of about $15,000 for a typical PV system. The team analyzed almost 22,000 sales of homes, almost 4,000 of which contained PV systems in eight states from 1999 to 2013—producing the most authoritative estimates to date of price premiums for U.S. homes with PV systems.”

-Berkeley Lab Study – News Release ALLAN CHEN 510-486-4210 (January 13, 2015)

Your solar system will require very little maintenance. There are a few minor things we suggest such as cleaning off the panels and collectors twice a year and keeping an eye on your system’s production. Removing debris such as dirt, leaves, and pollen can boost your system’s performance, and spotting significant changes in output can lead to detecting issues early. 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a maintenance call with our team, please call or text us today.

Yes, your solar system will go out if the power goes out. To speak to a specialist about installing an automatic standby generator, call or text Banner Power Solutions today. 

The best way to determine if your property is ideal for solar is to call or text the Banner Power Solutions team to request a free quote. We’ll visit your property, conduct a preliminary site analysis using aerial imagery, and help you determine if your site is well-suited for solar energy. 

At Banner Power Solutions, our goal is to find a way to make solar power work for you while following your budget. To speak to us about a solar power system, or to request an on-site assessment, please call or text us today.

An automatic backup generator is an electrical system that serves as a backup power source, operating on natural gas or propane. In the event of a power outage, it promptly and automatically supplies power to the essential loads on your property. Once the utility power is restored, the generator will shut itself off, remaining prepared for the next power interruption.

To gain a clear understanding of your options and effectively manage your budget, we recommend scheduling a free onsite generator quote with Banner Power Solutions.

It is essential to note that all generators require regular maintenance, including oil and filter changes, to ensure optimal performance and prolonged reliability. As your local Generac dealer, we provide maintenance plans that offer a worry-free experience, ensuring your generator receives the necessary care it needs for long-lasting and dependable service.

If the generator is turned off or experiencing a fault, it is important to check for a 4-digit fault code inside the enclosure. This code provides a description of the specific issue. When contacting Banner Power Solutions for assistance, having this information readily available will enable us to provide a faster diagnosis and resolution.

• South, West, or East facing orientation - The consistent rule of thumb is that the more south-facing the surface, the more energy the system will produce.
• Minimal shading - Consider the amount of shading from nearby obstructions which may impact your system. Look for adjacent taller buildings or trees that may shade the system.
• Minimal obstructions and surface area - How much usable roof or ground space do you have? How much usable roof or ground space do you have? The clearer the space, the better we can work around vent pipes, chimneys, and skylights.