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Things to Consider While Going Solar

First thing to keep in mind when going solar is purchasing the right solar panels and inverters for your solar project. At Solar SME, we only sell and install the best-quality US branded equipment with a 25-year warranty. Installing the best-quality equipment onto your home or business will provide you with the highest performance, increased safety, and close to no maintenance needed.

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At Solar SME, we offer free consultations, where our technical design team examine your property, discuss your solar goals, and give you the most accurate quote. Our team will come up with scientifically estimated and calculated facts and figures for your investment plan. In most cases, solar project pay for itself in less than 7 to 10 years.

How Solar guarantees Return on investment

• Savings on utility bills
Solar saves on energy costs and electric bills. One of the leading reasons to go solar is that you can either eliminate or significantly reduce your electric bill. Your savings are far greater over the period of next 10 to 25 years since electricity prices will continue to rise, your savings will continue to grow every year over the 25+ year lifespan of your solar panel system. Similarly, many consumers can now get a leveled cost of energy of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour. When you compare this to the average amount, you will pay to your utility for power over the next 25 years that is exactly the time Companies ensure warranties for solar panels, the average consumer with a $150 per month power bill can see savings in the range $60,000 - $100,000 plus over the life of a solar system. Any energy post that warranty period is an additional bonus for the lifetime. Energy demand is higher in the mornings and then early in the evening. This is the period when the price of the electricity peaks. Solar energy performs its maximum production capacity during these times. Eliminating or reducing one of your largest monthly expenses alone makes all the difference. More so, you can sell any excess electricity from your solar panels back to the grid.

• Tax Credit
Federal solar tax credit gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. There are state tax programs and rebates in your area that encourage solar too, but the benefits of solar aren’t just financial.
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• Property Value Increases
Many studies the most notable of which are from Wells Fargo and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have shown that Solar panel system ownership increases your property resale value by 3 to 4%, while third party ownership (e.g. leasing) does not. That automatically secures your investment on solar from day one.

• Clean Energy
Solar energy produced by solar panels will help reduce the production of potentially dangerous and environmentally hazardous sources of energy. Solar energy will not only help you revert your carbon footprint but also enhance your systems to ensure you live in a carbon-free home. There are some states in the U.S. that encourage individuals to invest in other people’s roofs to create a lot more solar energy.
Solar energy is an environmentally friendly and healthy alternative for fossil fuels as it is non-polluting, clean, reliable and renewable source of energy. It does not pollute the air by releasing harmful gases like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide or Sulphur oxide. Above all, solar energy does not require any source of fuel to produce electricity and thus eliminates any transportation of fuel or storage of radioactive waste. Decreased environmental pollution will naturally create much healthier atmospheric conditions for current and future generations.

• Easy Install & Zero Maintenance
Unlike wind and geothermal power stations that require them to be tied with drilling machines, Installing Solar Panels does not require any wires, cords or power sources. It can be installed on the rooftops, which means no new space is needed and each home or business user can generate their own electricity. Moreover, it can be installed in a distributed fashion which means no large-scale installations are needed. With advancements in technology and an increase in production, the cost of solar panels has come down greatly.
Once installed you will enjoy the benefits for generations while injecting either none or almost any amount for its maintenance. Overtime, if your energy needs change and it would be a lot easier to upgrade on an existing system. Also, Solar works exquisitely well in remote locations where running power lines would not be cost effective.

• Solar Energy Life Span
As long as there is sun, solar energy can be deployed anywhere. Even when it is cloudy, you can still use the solar panel system. More so, contrary to general belief that solar panels life span is around 20 to 25 years that is generally confused with the warranty of quality Solar Panels. Most manufacturers offer the 25-year standard solar panel warranty, so power output should not be less than 80% of rated power after 25 years. Consequently, Solar scientists insist that the life span of a Solar Power is at least Lifetime and most times it can last up to generations. A 33W solar panel (Arco Solar 16-2000) outperformed its original factory specifications 30 years after it was manufactured and World's first modern solar panel still works after 60 years. Solar Panel technology and quality today are much more robust, durable, and effective like any other technology in the world. Scientific and research evolution has improved and upgraded everything present from its origination overtime. For that reason, modern Solar panels are surely designed to outlast and outperform any of its technological predecessors. Research available in the following link establishes it as a matter of fact.

**Click on the following link to see the complete report.**

https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/51664.pdf

https://inhabitat.com/worlds-first-modern-solar-panel-still-works-after-60-years/
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About Solar SME, Inc.

Overview

Solar SME, Inc. is a nationwide Retailer/dealer of world-class solar solutions with industry-leading pricing. Our focus is the engineering of grid-tie packages, off-grid energy kits, and backup applications. We have technical support professionals to help you take the hassle out of buying and installing your system. Our company takes on the challenge of helping independent-minded people create their own energy. With each package or kit, you get assigned a System Consultant, who will be a phone call away ready to provide you with after the sale polished technical advice on the design and execution of your installation. This is the benefit of having one person to call who immediately knows your system and coordinates all the activities related to your purchase. This personalized advice is one service that receives the most recognition from our customers.

****Our Mission*****

Providing safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to empower communities.
To help people and businesses transition away from fossil fuels to sustainable solar energy.
To be a profitable, sustainable business through installation of the highest quality systems.
To embody principles of fairness and equity in all of our relationships.
Expecting customer needs and consistently optimizing our products and services.
Building strategic partnerships with technology suppliers, vendors and financial institutions.
To give our customers an energy abundant future by harnessing the potential of the environment in a safe and sustainable manner.
Hence, we are trusted as the industry leader in solar design, installation and service in USA. Our Vision Mission and Core Values. We achieve our vision by maintaining the highest standards of technical accomplishment and customer satisfaction.
Fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the region are shrinking because of our installations.
Combine experience with innovation to develop, own, and operate solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that offer renewable energy and economic benefits.
Year Established
2011
Phone Number
8326262337
Reasons Why You Should Work With Us

  1. Premium Quality Solar Products

  2. Best Solar Financing Options

  3. Customer Centric Approach

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We are proud to be Pearl Certified solar installer. Our residential services include every phase of the installation process, from local authority permit issuance and house inspection to custom designing and installation. We provide rooftop solar & ground mounted solar panel system options and battery storage. With our expert team, quality solar products, and premium install services, we make sure to deliver you the right residential solar energy systems. We also offer complete end-to-end commercial rooftop solar installations as well as full project management from beginning to end. Free site analyses, engineering and design services, financing, rebate applications, rebate installations, permitting, inspections, monitoring, and continuing servicing and maintenance are all part of our service offerings.

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Financing
  • Architecture
  • Energy Auditing
  • Roofing
  • Electrical Contracting
  • General Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance
  • Community Solar

At Solar SME, we have a dedicated marketing team to educate people about the benefits of going solar. Our solar experts are responsible for customer assistance with pocket-friendly solar solutions for their homes. Our Project Managers are dedicated to managing the whole installation process from start to end. We have specialized field technicians who install solar panels at home. In case of any query, our customer support is available to help out.

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Workmanship Warranty

25 Years

Licenses

Business Incorporation: 47-1058761,

Texas Electrical Contractors

Insurance

General liability,

Worker Comp,

Commercial Auto

Certifications

AC Coupling PV systems and Microgrid,

Industry Certifications

  • Better Business Bureau
  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Solar Professional
  • Elite Solar Installer
  • Partner
  • PWRpartner
  • Solar Insure

What Customers Are Saying

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Good pricing, fairly quick to respond to questions

SolarSME offered me the best value of any of the companies that gave me quotes. With one brief exception (during transition of project managers), they've also been good at responding to questions. I worked with Johan for awhile (he coordinated install), and am now talking with Roman, who's been helpful in answering questions and offering continued support. My system was installed successfully by IHE (who partnered with SolarSME in my state of PA), and I had one battery issue where Enphase came out to correct, otherwise things have been running smoothly.

Posted by geoffbeck83 on Jul 26, 2024
Defective Enphase board

A little over a year after our system was installed, the Enphase board stopped communicating with my wifi. The system still worked, but we could not monitor the productivity. When I reached out to Solar SME, Faris Atal, very quickly got Enphase involved. The problem was diagnosed, and the part was replaced in short order.

Posted by mark on Jul 26, 2024
Reasonable system and process that met some but not all of my expectations.

7/25/2024 Based on a recent positive interaction with SolarSME, I've decided to increase my rating by 1 star. Just over a year after installation, Hurricane Beryl plowed through Houston. The installation held up well, with one exception... one of the panels/inverters stopped producing power. I called SolarSME, and they jumped into gear to fix it. Roman started working on this within a few minutes of my call, offering to RMA the inverter if needed, and keeping me updated during the process. However, after doing some additional diagnostics, he was able to remotely get it all fixed within a couple of days. I appreciate their ongoing service and quick resolution. Original Review: (July 2023) I worked with Musa during the sales process, Andre as project manager, Ryan as senior project manager, Frank as the electrician for the roof work and some of the panel electrical, and for reasons that were not fully clear, 3 other electricians (Rick, Chris, Adam... and almost Ronnie) on the battery and electrical work. At the end of the day, they were all able to get a functioning system that has cut down (but not out) my electrical bill. The entire project took several months partly due to my own availability and the need for me to find ways to be available at the last minute on 11 different days for deliveries, inspections, and install work. Thus, there were many ups and downs along the way. If I could do it again, I would do many things differently, or possibly not install solar at all until the field evolves a bit more. Nevertheless, here are the specific positives and negatives I experienced. Negatives: - Significant change in what could ultimately be delivered - I received an initial quote for a system that would cover 100.1% of our energy needs. By the time the final design was complete, it would only cover 86%. I think software used to estimate production is just not where it needs to be for accurate quotes, and I suspect other companies also overpromised what they could deliver. - Lack of planning - EVERYTHING was planned at the last minute. Rather than planning to have work done 3 weeks in advance, they would wait 2 weeks and then insist that someone come do work that week. This is very frustrating for people who have full time jobs and need to request time off in advance. - Poor communication - there were instances when someone was supposed to come by, but it was canceled without informing me. There were instances when people just showed up. Similarly, most of the deliveries (including those that needed me to be home) occurred outside of the window that I said I could be home. - Multiple electricians, multiple opinions - To install some of the electrical work, there were a total of 4 electrician teams and 7 visits to get the install completed. Some said certain parts of the plans couldn't be done others said it could. While I blame the contracted electricians, it reflects poorly on SolarSME since such details should have been worked out in advance. - Misinformation - I specifically asked if the battery could go outside and was informed in writing via email "Yes, we will install the Battery Backup outdoor and there will be no problem at all." On the day of the battery install, the electricians informed me that the battery was not outdoor rated and MUST be installed indoors and there was no way around that. - Missing equipment - Several critical pieces of equipment were missing by the time of installation days, including the battery cabinet, an enclose for the smart panel, and an antenna (which they unfortunately sequestered one of mine without my permission from another device I was intending to install.) In retrospect, the team should have confirmed that all parts were available in the several weeks between delivery and install. - For reasons that are unclear, even though my main breaker was identified as being on an outdoor wall, indoor-only versions of some components were ordered requiring drilling through my walls and occupying valuable floor space. Positive: - Musa was very helpful at answering our questions during the sales process. - Of all the quotes I received, Musa was the only one to scrutinize my electrical bill and find an error in how Energy Sage calculated annual usage. - Installation of the panels on the roof went extremely smoothly thanks to Frank and his team! - The price was reasonable in the context of other quotes I received - At the end of the day, despite the back and forth, there were able to get a functioning system up and running, and the system easily passed city inspection. - The company has a nice app that informs you of the status of the permitting and install process. - The project manager was very helpful in getting access to the online portals to monitor production and battery charge. - High quality equipment (except the Panasonic battery, which has a very poor interface and worse app, though this is my own fault for choosing)

Posted by dannymd22 on Jul 30, 2023
Not what we expected...

On February 19 we signed with SolarSME to have our 24kwh system installed after they found us in EnergySage. The site inspection was completed on February 21st. We made the first of 3 payments on February 28th. By March 18th the permit was still under review by the county, and interconnection application was still pending with our utility company. Match 27th the materials were delivered. Installation started on or around April 6th and that's when things seemed to start going askew... The first day the installers left, we received a call from SolarSME asking if the installers were still there as they were trying to get a hold of them. I let them know they had left for the day. After that call ended the installers called and asked if I had called SolarSME and told them they had left. I informed them SolarSME called us and I let them know they had left. During the installation process the crew would leave ladders on our garage roof going to our second story, and ladder from the ground to the garage roof over night during rainstorms. Installation was completed on April 12th. Then we waited for the inspection...on April 26th we were informed that the correct permits were not pulled. So the company had to submit the appropriate permits. On May 9th we had the first inspection. We did not pass. June 17th was when we finally passed inspection on the 3rd visit from the inspector. When asked about this we were told that the follow-up inspections had cited issues the first inspection did not. However when reviewing the permit online the inspection comments never changed and each inspection noted the same issues identified in the first. June 25th, the utility company switched out our meter. June 27th we were allowed to turn on the solar power. Our 24kwh has maxed out at 587 watts one time. We have 40 400watt panels facing west getting morning light and 20 400watt panels facing the east getting evening light. There are no trees, nor other obstacles blocking the light. The S-miles enduser app is garbage and the only way we see what we're producing is the looking at the solar panel page. The microinverters constantly say they are in alarm status or are turned off, and there's an "abnormal grid" alert always present. We've had to manually add up the watts produced to see what we get in a day because the app doesn't function properly. We've tried to get someone out here to remedy the situation, but have thus far been unsuccessful.

Posted by Jazall36 on Jul 07, 2024
Bad Panel

One panel began going bad in December. Faris oversaw the process for getting a RMD approved by Panasonic and then getting a local electrician to install. While it took many months for Panasonic to authorize replacement, Faris stayed in touch to get the job done.

Posted by stephenr.cohen on Jun 24, 2024
Solar panels: good service

Solar SME and Roman in particular have provided excellent post-sales service. We had some initial problems with broken panels (replaced immediately), electrical installation (completed quickly) and network connectivity (solution offered by Roman and it worked !). I am in the service business myself and know that not everything goes perfectly but Solar SME’s attention to detail is exemplary. Well done.

Posted by jm on Jun 21, 2024

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