Solar panels last 25 to 30 years with minimal efficiency loss (about 0.4 to 0.5% per year). Performance warranty covers 25 years; product warranty covers 10 to 12 years.
Inverters last 10 to 15 years with a 5 to 10 year warranty (extendable).
Batteries last 10 to 12 years with a 5 to 10 year warranty depending on model.
Mounting and racking last 25+ years, covered under workmanship warranty.
Solar panels turn sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter converts this to alternating current (AC), which powers your home.
A hybrid system combines grid-tied and off-grid features. It uses batteries to keep critical appliances running during power outages and stores extra solar energy for nighttime use.
All Solviva systems use battery-ready hybrid inverters, so you can add batteries anytime.
Yes. Solar panels still produce electricity on cloudy or rainy days. Output is lower (roughly 10 to 50% of a sunny day), but your system keeps working.
With a battery, yes. The battery supplies power automatically during a power outage.
Without a battery, a grid-tied system shuts down during outages as a safety measure. This is why all Solviva systems are hybrid-ready: you can add a battery anytime for backup power.
During your free site assessment, we review your average monthly electricity usage, your heavy-load appliances, and your available roof space. We then use specialized software to recommend the right number of panels for your home.