Intro/How it works:​

Going solar is a smart decision: Allow us to make it an easy one, too. We gather competitive offers from pre-screened installers. We give you unbiased guidance to help you compare options. You’ll feel confident that you’ve made the right choice. We customize every system to fit your home, lifestyle, and savings goals. Soon you will be able to produce your own clean energy, essentially becoming your own power company! Solar panels produce renewable clean energy while securing low utility rates. 

Our panels exceed industry standards for durability and lifespan. Our solar panels blend into your roof with integrated front skirts and no visible mounting hardware. ​The result is a clean, streamlined look that will surely make your neighbors jealous. NJ is the most generous state in the country as far as incentives for going solar, let me explain.. Going solar adds value to your property without any impact on your property taxes, going solar also adds money back into your pocket thanks to a Federal tax credit and SRECs (which we will explain more later). There is no reason why anyone should be paying too much on their monthly electric bill, as long as you and your home qualify going solar should be a no brainer decision to make for you and your family.

New Jersey info:

New Jersey has long been a leader in renewable energy, and as of 2018 the state ranks #5 in the nation for total generation from solar panels. More importantly, New Jersey ranks #1 in solar power rankings, because the incentives here are so good, homeowners in New Jersey can't help but make tons of money by installing solar.
But that's about to change, because the state's best solar incentive is ending soon.
Back in May of 2018, Governor Murphy signed Assembly Bill 3723, authorizing a new standard of 50% renewable energy by 2030.

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 It was a huge success for solar, but there was a dark cloud for people who haven't yet installed solar: the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) that have been the #1 incentive for New Jersey solar owners, will be phased out when the state hits 5.1% solar.

Do not worry, for those who get installed before the program is over, you will still be able to reap the incentives for the full 10 years. This leaves precious little time for home owners to take advantage of the program. Let's put it bluntly: If you miss out on the SREC market, you're leaving thousands of dollars on the table. The average homeowner will reap nearly $12,000 in rewards over the next 10 years from earning SRECs. It pays to go solar sooner, so get a quote today!
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So in addition to the 30% Federal Tax credit, in NJ you also get paid on the state level thanks to SRECs! Because of both of these amazing incentives, the average payback period is only 5 years!

Who we are:

We partner with the very best in the solar industry, and we are the pioneer of the solar-as-a-service model. We invented a new, simpler, more affordable way for homeowners to harness the natural resource of the sun to power their homes. We continue to drive innovation of solar generation, storage and energy services and technologies.
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Everyone should have the freedom to choose where they get their energy, to control their home’s energy costs, and be safe from grid disruption. Consumers want access to affordable technology that enables energy generation, storage and management. We know this choice will ultimately help reduce the use of dirty fossil fuels as well as the need for expensive utility grid infrastructure replacements.

Q: What are the advantages of solar energy

A: Solar energy is a clean, renewable, and reliable source of energy, which may lower the cost of your electricity bill. Not only is solar energy very competitive with other energy forms in terms of cost, but it is also more environmentally friendly as it reduces greenhouse gases. In addition, photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are used to absorb solar energy, contain no moving or wearing parts. As a result, the components require little maintenance and last for decades.

Q: What is a photovoltaic system?

A: A Photovoltaic (PV) system is one of the components of a solar electric system. The system utilizes solar cells to convert solar light energy into electricity. The PV modules are comprised of semi-conducting materials that attract sunlight while freeing electrons from atoms. As the electrons flow through the materials, electricity is produced. Typically, several PV modules are combined to generate electricity for a single structure.

Q: Do panels store energy from the sun?

A: The electricity generated by your system is used directly by your property when it is produced. Any power generated in excess of your home's requirements is sent out to the utility grid, spinning your meter backwards. This establishes an economic credit that is used to buy back the utility's power at night, or any other time that your home's electricity demand is greater than your system's production. There are also options to purchase a battery storage unit that stores the energy in case of power outages.

Q: What can a solar system power in my property?

A: The electricity generated by your system will be used to power any and all devices and appliances plugged into your home's electrical service. Solar systems are not designed to provide power for a single device, e.g. a refrigerator, but go to offset the total sum of your electricity usage.

​Q: How much roof space is needed to power my home?

A: A good rule of thumb is to allow 100 sq. ft. per every kilowatt (kW) of electricity the system produces. A typical solar electric system for a home will require approximately 300-500 square feet.

​Q: Can my roof support the weight of the solar panels?

A: The typical solar panel and mounting equipment weigh less than 3 lbs per square foot, so they add very little weight to your roof. In very rare circumstances, older homes may require structural work prior to installing a system. If necessary, DC Solar will help you conduct a more detailed engineering assessment.

​Rooftop solar and energy storage is the foundation for the next generation of the energy grid. Unlike the grid of the last 100 years, rooftop solar does not rely on transmitting and balancing energy over long distances. Rather, it generates and distributes locally. Investing in rooftop solar systems is like building cell towers instead of landlines - it’s smart and forward-thinking. It benefits the solar system owners by delivering lower energy bills and allowing them to avoid costly rate increases, and it benefits the community by providing a clean, renewable source of energy that reduces the need for expensive new power plants and unsightly power lines.

Providing homeowners with savings through clean solar energy will always guide our core purpose. We partner with utility providers around the country to make rooftop solar and energy storage an integral part of the grid for the next hundred years.   
We believe that, together, we can create a planet run by the sun.

Decentralized Energy is Important

Solar energy is suitable for heating and electricity generation using photovoltaic cells installed on roof-tops of individual buildings. This is useful as decentralized sources of electricity for households and commercial businesses, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Solar water heating and passive solar designing of buildings to cool or heat space are other solar technologies available for individual buildings according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The decentralized nature of solar power makes it a practical and viable energy source in remote areas located far from the electricity grid. This is crucial for agri-business in farms for running irrigation, greenhouses, and crop and hay dryers, making agriculture risk-free according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.

•  Generation of Jobs
• Solar Power Reduces Air Pollution
• Conservation of Resources
• ​Preservation of Habitats
• Generating Energy

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• The U.S. was the fifth largest producer of solar panels in the world in 2017 and has created thousands of jobs in the country, according to Guardian. A 2017 Energy.gov report states that employment in the solar sector increased by 123% in five years since 2010. By 2016 there were 209,000 people employed in solar jobs. Most were small businesses engaged in installations, followed by solar designers, sales person and service professionals. The industry grew 12% faster than the average American job market, keeping the economy moving.​
  
• In 2017 coal and solar power provided 33% and less than 1% of energy, respectively. Yet, the solar industry employed three times more people than the coal industry in the same year, according to a Solar Foundation report. The number of people working in solar is higher than the number working for oil and gas plants. In fact 1.2% of all jobs in the U.S. were from the solar industry.

Solar Power Reduces Air Pollution from Coal Power Plants :
While coal power plants filter their emissions, trace amounts of toxic particulates penetrate air filtering systems and enter the atmosphere. Mercury is among the pollutants that enter the air from coal power plant emissions, and it can contaminate local ecological systems and negatively impact plants, wildlife and human inhabitants. Because solar power is free of emissions, it is much safer for the environment and communities that neighbor solar panel arrays compared to coal power plants.

Conservation of Resources :
Because solar panels convert light from the sun into heat and electricity for your home or business, they require no other source of fuel. Coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear power systems rely on nonrenewable resources to generate power.

Preservation of Habitats Affected by Mining and Fracking :
Coal and uranium mining are often devastating to their local environments. Heavy equipment, waste products and large-scale disruption of local habitats can render the land surrounding a mine barren and unusable after the mine is no longer in use. Coal mining is also dangerous to the workers who operate the mines. The use of solar panels eliminates these dangers to both miners and the environment.

Generating Energy Independence :
Nations that need to obtain oil and other fuel sources from other nations are at the mercy of their suppliers. Such countries may find it necessary to compromise their national safety or principles in order to maintain trade with their suppliers. Communities and nations who adopt solar energy systems reduce or eliminate their dependence on foreign fuel sources. Now we even see the President bringing back solar panel manufacturing to the U.S.!

Reducing the Need for Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is sometimes classed as a clean or "green" energy source because of the lack of air pollution associated with it, but it generates harmful waste. Nuclear fission reactors are controversial because of the long-lasting nuclear waste they produce and the possibility of catastrophic events, such as the infamous Chernobyl meltdown.

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Reducing the Financial Costs of Electricity
Because sunlight is available at zero cost, solar panels don’t require expensive mining and fuel processing. Once a solar panel is built, it operates for free. In some applications, solar panels can be used to supplement existing power sources to reduce the total cost of energy. In power systems where all of the needed electricity is supplied by solar and other renewable energy sources, such as wind or hydroelectric, electricity is generated completely free of cost. And the owner of the panels is paid based on incentives and how much electricity they produce.