FAQ

Are you ready for The GO SOLAR Co?
An important first step is to find out if your home is a good candidate for a solar power by determining the approximate size and cost of a solar system and the savings you will see over your current energy costs. Please contact The Go Solar Co for a representative to address your particular home or business via satellite. After your initial questions have been satisfied The Go Solar Co will be happy to arrange an on-site evaluation, free of charge.

Can we get Rebates from our utility company with a solar energy installation?
Please contact us for your specific utility company’s rebate. We know what rebates are available in the Denver Metro, Monument, Pueblo and Colorado Springs areas. Also, the Geo program from the governor’s office is ready to launch statewide. Contact The Go Solar Co and let us know where you are located and what you are looking for in terms of solar energy systems and we can help you know what rebates are available to help make your new solar energy system affordable.

What about Federal Tax Credits for solar energy systems?
In addition to utility rebates for photovoltaic systems, the federal government is providing a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar electric systems. The Go Solar Co representative can explain the basics of the tax credit program. For all detailed tax questions see a qualified tax professional. This is an ideal time to get started on owning your own solar photovoltaic system for generating clean electricity from the sun and reducing your utility bill.

What about Federal Tax Credits for Commercial solar systems?
Commercial solar systems are eligible for a 30% Federal Tax Grant. The payment is returned to the host customer 60 days after installation. Let us show your company how to turn your solar system into a revenue producing investment.

Does The Go Solar Co provide solar power installation or solar energy panels for Denver, Colorado?
The Go Solar Co has been rapidly expanding our business and service area. We now offer design and installation of Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Solar Panels in areas including: Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Monument and the Denver Metro areas.

How Does Solar (PV) Work?
When some materials are exposed to sunlight, they release small amounts of electricity. This is known as the photovoltaic effect. When describing solar cells, the photovoltaic effect is the conversion of sun energy into electricity by the cells. This is how it works. Sunlight is composed of photons, or particles of solar energy. These photons contain various amounts of energy corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a PV cell (solar module), the energy of the photon is transferred to an electron in an atom of the cell, which is made of a semiconductor material. With its newfound energy, the electron escapes from its normal position on the atom and becomes part of the current in an electrical circuit. When this happens, the electron creates a "hole." Special electrical properties of the PV cell, specifically a built-in electric field, provide voltage that drives the current through an external load, such as a appliance.

How big should my photovoltaic system be?
There is no one right size for photovoltaic systems. Every site is different and the needs of system owners vary, too. System size depends on several factors, including how much electricity (in Kilo-watt hours kWh) you consume, the orientation of the system, the tilt of the system, available space and capital. The first step to determining the size of the photovoltaic system you'll need is to examine historical date from your utility company. The second rule in photovoltaic system sizing (residential) is DON'T oversize the systems. Most utility companies will only pay you a wholesale price (ask about commercial returns) for your excess kWh or they will let it continue to roll over. Neither is in the best interest of our customer. You should try to size your system equal to or less than your annual consumption. Check with The Go Solar Co to determine the actual optimal size of your system.

Can I get eligible for Net Metering?
In Colorado, any residential or commercial electricity customer who generates at least some of their electricity and is tied to the grid is potentially eligible.

How much electricity will my photovoltaic system produce?
How much a photovoltaic system will produce depends on the orientation, tilt and location of the system, and the amount of sunlight hitting the photovoltaic modules. On average in Colorado 1kW(DC) of PV will generate 1550 kWh per year.

Are photovoltaics cost-effective?
The cost-effectiveness of photovoltaics depends on the future price of power, which is complicated to forecast. When you purchase a photovoltaics system, you are effectively buying all or a portion of your power for, at least, the next 20 -30 years at a fixed cost. The systems are the most cost-effective applications due to state rebate programs and federal tax incentives. Residential customers, federal tax incentive has been uncapped in 2009. Residential customers can expect to generate power well below the current utility cost. The more the utility cost rise the greater the savings for the solar system’s owner.

How much you pay for a photovoltaic system depends on many factors, including system type and configuration, the difficulty of installation and available incentives.

How efficient are photovoltaic modules?
Photovoltaic module efficiencies range up to 15% for single crystalline technologies. These percentages refer to all the light that hits the photovoltaic module, the percentage that is converted directly into electricity. Conversion efficiency is a critical issue when space is limited. The more efficient the module, the less space is needed to build a system that produces a desired amount of electricity.

Why choose The Go Solar Co for a Residential or Commercial Solar Energy System?
The Go Solar Co is locally owned and operated in Colorado. The installations of all our solar energy systems are over-seen by a Master Electrician. The lead installer on site will be NABCEP certified installer who has the highest certification for installers in the State of Colorado. The Go Solar Co follows the highest standards and the best practices. These standards are constantly being updated by having professional memberships with COSEIA, BBB, PHBA, CRES.