Solar Panel Life Expectancy

Solar panels have warranties that usually last between 25 and 30 years. However, this doesn’t mean your panels will stop producing electricity after that time — rather, electricity production is no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer. The power performance portion of the warranty provided by the manufacturers of the panels Pink Energy sells and installs guarantees that your panels will operate at a minimum of 85 percent of their original capacity after 25 years¹.

Solar Panel Warranty

While solar panel degradation is typically minimal, the panels Pink Energy installs offer warranty coverage from manufacturing defects and early wear and tear for 25 years¹. If a panel is found to have failed because of a manufacturing defect, you would get a new or refurbished solar panel to replace it. 

How Northern Cold Affects Solar Panels

Michigan homeowners may be wondering if their solar panels can endure harsh winter conditions. As an outdoor product, solar panels have to bear the brunt of all weather conditions. Like most electronics, solar panels actually work more efficiently at lower temperatures and will continue producing solar electricity, even during times of lesser sunlight! And while snowfall may impact your panels’ production for a time, the snow will eventually melt, and your waterproof solar panels will again have direct access to sunlight.

Beat The Michigan Cold With Pink Energy

Although Michigan does face difficult weather conditions in the wintertime, winter storms are no match for our premium solar panels. Interested in learning more? Contact your local team of Pink Energy experts for your free quote!

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Solar Panel Output

Solar power production is measured in watts, with different types of solar panels producing different amounts of watts. At Pink Energy, we use monocrystalline panels with high-grade energy efficiency. While one solar panel may not be able to power your entire home, it can power a small portion of your needs. By comparing the production of one panel to your electric bill, you can determine how many solar panels you would need for your house to help to offset your entire electric bill. Pink Energy representatives are trained to walk you through that process and help you design a system that fits your needs.

Factors That Impact Solar Panel Productivity

How Much Sunlight Your Panels Receive

Solar energy has its name for a reason. The sun produces vast amounts of energy daily. Although your solar panels can still produce energy in the shade, they will not produce as efficiently as they would if they were in direct sunlight. Direct peak sunlight is an important factor that can affect solar panel efficiency. 

How Solar Panel Direction Affects Output

Believe it or not, the direction your solar panels face on your roof is an important factor for solar panel production. The ideal roof would be south facing with plenty of sunlight, and a tilt between 30-45 degrees. Even if your roof doesn’t have ideal conditions, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t have panels installed.

Weather’s Impact On Solar Panels

Lack of sunlight is not the only kind of weather that impacts solar panels. Seasonal solar performance means your system’s performance will be influenced by a number of factors. The summer is a great time for solar energy, as more sunlight is good for your energy production. However, the heat of the day can slightly reduce efficiency. On the flip side, as long as your panels are not covered in snow, the winter is also a great time of year for your panels. Cold weather is optimal for your panels in terms of efficiency, but the days are shorter than in the summer. 

Join The Solar Movement!

Individual solar panel output is vital as part of a larger system. By improving the individual panels, the solar system becomes more effective and efficient. At Pink Energy we provide high-quality solar panels, and our team of experts is always ready to help you make an informed decision for your home. Contact us today!

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What Is A Solar Backup Battery?

A solar backup battery offers solar customers the opportunity to store excess electricity generated by their solar panels. When connected to a solar panel system, the battery can potentially help homeowners reduce their grid dependency by powering portions of their homes during a power outage.³ Simply put, solar batteries can help you own your power onsite.

Beyond owning a lifeline during power outages, homeowners with a backup battery supply of stored solar electricity could potentially see a reduction in their monthly electric bills.⁴ By tapping into their solar battery’s supply at night rather than relying on grid power, they can limit the amount of grid power needed to meet their home’s energy requirements and extend their solar savings.

How to Select a Solar Backup Battery

When determining which solar backup battery is best for your home, there are a few factors to consider, including:

• How much of your home you want to power with your backup battery’s supply
• How much energy your home’s appliances require and use
• The potential warranty on your backup battery
• The amount of time you want to power your home with your backup battery
• The storage capacity of your backup battery

Your Pink Energy installation expert can help you determine how a solar backup battery can meet your home’s energy needs. Let’s explore the Pink Energy backup battery, designed to help you maximize your Pink Energy solar system’s performance. 

The Pink Energy Backup Battery

The Pink Energy battery has four modes designed to meet varying home energy demands. You can alternate between modes depending on how you prefer to store your solar electricity and use it to power your home.

1. Self-supply mode: This mode directs excess solar output from your solar panels to the Pink Energy battery. You can tap into this supply at your discretion. When the battery reaches 100% capacity, further excess solar electricity is sent back to the power grid. 
2. Clean backup mode: Rather than using your solar energy supply to power your home on a day-to-day basis, you may want to store it in preparation for a potential grid failure. The clean backup mode sends all the solar electricity your solar panels produce directly to the Pink Energy battery in order to keep the battery at 100% capacity, ready to be tapped during a power outage.
3. Priority backup mode: This mode allows you to supplement your stored solar electricity with grid power in order to keep your Pink Energy battery supply at 100% capacity.
4. Grid mode: Your Pink Energy battery can be filled entirely using grid power. Grid mode is useful when your backup battery is not connected to your solar panel system.

Contact A Pink Energy Expert About Going Solar

With Pink Energy’s premium solar panels, you can reduce your carbon footprint and potentially save thousands in electric costs over the lifespan of your solar panel system.⁴ To learn more about helping your solar power go further with a solar backup battery, contact your local Pink Energy team of experts for a free quote and consultation today!

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