What direction should the panels face?
South, southeast and southwest facing roofs typically allow for maximum electricity production. East and west facing roofs also can provide good electricity production. During the site visit to your property, a VES representative can determine the optimum location for your system, accounting for sun direction, shading, available roof area or ground area, and system size. What is “Net Metering?” There will be times when your system will produce more electricity than you will need at that moment. In this case, the excess power is fed onto the grid, spinning your meter backwards and crediting you with the full retail value of the power. Throughout a billing period, your meter will spin back and forth numerous times. You pay the utility for only the “net” amount of power used from the grid. What is “Dual Metering?” Dual Metering is similar to Net Metering. However, instead of the use of a single, bi-directional meter, two meters are installed. One measures power being bought from the utili
