Solar Impact

We can securely install solar panels on most roofs, including sloped roof, flat roofs, shingle roofs, metal roofs, etc. We especially like concealed fastener or standing seam roof because we can clamp to the metal roof seam and completely avoid roof penetrations.

The best orientation for solar is SE to SW with South being the best. Southeast to Southwest orientations will result in only a slight annual energy reduction of 2% to 4%. We can even installs systems due West or East, but you can expect anywhere from 12% to 18% less production than a Southern orientation. If you have no shading issues, then adding a couple more solar modules to your system will compensate for these losses. The optimum roof pitch or tilt angle is between 15° - 45°, with only 2% to 4% loss compared to the ""perfect"" pitch. Even a flat pitch roof will only result in about a 10% annual output reduction; however, we recommend to never have a flat solar array due to major soiling issues that will require unacceptable maintenance schedules and reduction of the solar energy system life. Learn more here: https://www.solarimpact.com/faq

Yes - Florida State Statute 163.04 clearly states that Flordia homeowner associations are expressly prohibited from disallowing a solar electric system to be installed. Please ask us for a copy of the statute by contacting us today!

Yes! Adding solar to your business not only increases the value of your business, but it also lowers your cost of electricity, and supports any initiatives to becoming a more sustainable organization. We have more information on our site here, or you can contact us to get a free quote! https://www.solarimpact.com/service/commercial

You do need to keep your panels clean, but not often. We recommend cleaning them once or twice a year, after the pollen season has ended. All they require is water and a mop or rag. No high-pressure, or soap, or anything else. Contact our team today to learn more about solar for your home in Gainesville, FL! https://www.solarimpact.com/service/residential

Absolutely! Having a solar battery installed in your home is the best way to have peace of mind during uncertain weather or power outages. Adding a solar battery to your solar system will also store surplus solar energy during daylight hours and use that energy later when the sun is not shining. Contact us today for the best solar battery option for your home! https://www.solarimpact.com/service/battery-storage

Yes! Nothing adds value to your home like solar. According to industry experts, your system will add $45,000 to $90,000 to the value of your house. To read more on this topic go to: http://www.ongrid.net/AppraisalJournalPVValue10.98.pdf

Actually, because solar panels have no moving parts, they are virtually maintenance-free. You really only need to keep your solar panels clean. We recommend cleaning them once or twice a year, after the pollen season has ended.

Yes! Florida State Statute 163.04 clearly states that Flordia homeowner associations are expressly prohibited from disallowing a solar electric system to be installed. Though an association may require approval of a system. Contact Solar Impact for a copy of the statute and speak to our solar experts about solar installation.

It will depend entirely on the size of the solar energy system and your site efficiency. To provide some kind of baseline, however, we can say a typical 5kW system (5,000 watts) will produce approximately 550-kilowatt hours per month. The average home in Gainesville, Florida uses about 1,000-kilowatt hours each month, so a 5kW system would reduce your monthly electricity bill by 55%. Our Florida homeowner customers typically want their solar system sized to cover 90-100% of their electricity bill. Call Solar Impact today and we can provide a free solar quote based on your home and energy use: (352) 338-8221.

We do! The Solar Impact service area stretches to all compass points from our office in Gainesville, FL, including Ocala, Newberry, Jonesville, High Springs, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Tallahassee. For a map of our service areas, visit our website here: https://www.solarimpact.com/service-area

Most grid tied solar electric systems do not provide electrical power during electrical power outages. As a requirement of a grid tied inverter's safety listing, it must shut down in the event of grid power loss. Backup power systems can be designed into a grid tied solar system with the addition of a battery bank and a battery powered inverter. This option adds complexity and expense that should be weighed against the benefit of having backup power. Solar Impact is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer providing battery storage options for your grid-tied solar PV systems. Find out more here: https://www.solarimpact.com/service/battery-storage

Hi, Abby, thanks for your questions and yes, you can add a Tesla Powerwall to your solar energy system. Solar Impact is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, which means we offer a customized solar-plus-battery solution for our customers. You can keep your home’s electricity on during a power outage as Powerwall will supply your backup battery power. Learn more here: https://www.solarimpact.com/service/battery-storage

Hi Cara - yes we do! Solar Impact installs solar in Ocala, Florida and the surrounding Gainesville area. If you have any questions about our solar services for your home or business, contact us for a free solar quote. Visit our solar energy Ocala page for more information: https://www.solarimpact.com/city/ocala.