Some Fun Facts on Solar Power and Home Backup Generators
What is the daily yield of sunlight on your roof? And what is it that will have your lights on in the event a storm takes out the grid for the rest of the neighborhood? There are some things about solar and generators you may not be aware of.
We can put those questions to rest. Raynor Services has a fondness for imparting what we know of the technology that protects and runs a home, having been at the service of homeowners in Southern New Jersey from 1994 to the present. Should any questions arise, (609) 845-0648 is our number.
In today’s climate, few home upgrades get as much attention as a good backup generator or solar panels. Yet most do not appreciate the full extent of them. We would like to put forward a few facts to alter your perspective on home energy.
A Few Surprises When It Comes to Solar Power
The science of solar is only improving with the years and the energy source is older than one would think. Consider these:
- In the course of an hour the sun puts out more energy on this planet than all of humanity will consume in a year.
- You do not need unbroken sunshine for a panel to make electricity; they work off daylight so even overcast days see production, albeit less of it.
- While home systems are a recent innovation, the cell technology is something of an 1800s invention.
- With no parts to move, a solar panel is quiet and maintenance is hardly an issue.
- Put in a modern panel and it will be converting daylight to power for decades without fuss.
Then there is the matter of choice in New Jersey. Some homeowners want to own their system and others are drawn to a PPA at no cost. We at Raynor Services adopt a whole-home view of it and do the utility paperwork, inspections and permits in-house. A free quote on solar is yours for the asking, no pressure involved.
Home Backup Generators: The Facts
Consider the backup generator, the unsung hero when the weather turns. They will keep your home going while the power is out. Some of this may come as a surprise:
- Before you have time to register the flicker of a light, a standby unit for the whole house can be up and running.
- They are fueled by propane or natural gas, no need to be running around with a gas can in a storm.
- You will not find a permanently installed generator anywhere but where you put it; it is wired right into the electrical system of the home.
- Reliability demands a certain amount of oversight, hence the monitoring services.
- Size the generator right and it will handle refrigeration, heating and cooling simultaneously.
It is too common for a homeowner to contemplate a generator only after enduring a dark and protracted outage. With some forethought, there is no cause for concern over a flooded basement from a sump pump failure or a freezer full of spoilage.
Raynor Services provides monitoring of your generator for your peace of mind. We are here 24/7 should you require assistance.
How Solar and Generators Complement Each Other
Solar and a generator are not at odds. For many they are a team. The solar reduces the draw on the grid in the ordinary course of things and the generator is there for when the grid is no longer an option. One provides efficiency, the other a measure of calm.
We are a woman-led, family company and have been in the business in Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic and Camden Counties since 1994. Fully licensed and insured, our technicians are vetted with background and substance checks as well as proficiency exams prior to entering your home. Every job is followed by a Happy Call and we stand behind our work with a 100 percent guarantee.
Feel like you would like to discuss solar or a generator? Our team is on hand seven days a week to help you put together the right plan for the family. Get in touch with us at (609) 845-0648.
