Do Solar Energy systems need a battery backup?
No. We design the majority of our systems to be grid tied. That means the energy that is produced with the system is sent back into the grid for credits on the annual electric utility bill. Essentially the new system produces energy during the day, and the customer buys electricity from the utility company during the night. This is called Net Metering. • How large a system does the homeowner or business need? Berkley Construction, Inc completes a full site and electrical usage analysis which allows for a fully tailored solar energy system. A typical 2kw system will cover about 40%-60% of the annual electricity bill for 2000 square foot home. For each kilowatt there is a need for approximately 100 square feet of roof space. • What types of incentives are available for investing in Solar Energy? In the State of California there are 3 different sources of incentives available for up front cost reduction. – There is a rebate of $2.50 per watt from the California Solar Initiative. This reba
