A solar panel transforms sunlight into electricity
The inverter converts electricity into usable power.
The converted power is delivered to your home
Surplus power is sent to the grid and credited to your account.
Solar Panels convert energy from sunlight into electricity
Energy is used by your home from the electrical grid and solar panels
Excess energy produced by your solar panels is fed back to the grid
A bi-directional meter records your home's power usage and the power send back to the grid
A power purchase agreement (PPA) is when a third party owns the solar system and charges the homeowner for the electricity it produces. It allows customers to reduce their annual electric costs via solar without having to make an investment or be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep for the system.
Net metering is a billing concept that provides credits for the exported energy generated by a solar system. A customer is only billed for the net difference between the energy imported versus the energy exported.
Yes, you will have a bill for the fixed costs associated with your electric service. It is important to maintain an account with your electric provider so that you can benefit from their net metering program.
After your solar system is activated, your house will function exactly as it did prior to the installation. The solar will provide you savings when the sun is out, but even when its not creating energy your house will be fully powered as long as the grid is active.
This is possible with the billing concept known as net energy metering, or net metering. With this program, a system can create 100% of the electricity you need during the day. The excess electricity that isn’t consumed by your home will be exported back into the grid and credited to your account. Between the real time consumption of the electricity and the credits acquired, solar can eliminate 100% of the variable energy costs on your electric bill.
Due to federal safety regulations a solar system can not function on its own when the grid goes down. However a system that includes a battery can function even with the grid fails. The size of your energy storage system will determine how many of the circuit breakers will be powered. The WV LISI system features a 5kWh battery that will provide back up to essential outlets during power outages. This emergency supplemental power can last indefinitely as long as the sun is shining.
It is a safety issue. Federal regulations require supplemental generation facilities (residential rooftop solar systems) to disconnect from the grid when the primary generation source is offline. This is so the transmission lines are inactive while technicians work to restore service. If your system was active and exporting energy to the grid it would electrify lines that workers assume are dead.
The WV LISI PPA automatically transfers to the new homeowner and they will receive the same benefits that you did while living in the home.
With a Meta Energy PPA, Meta Energy takes care of all the upkeep and maintenance. For this reason it’s important that only Meta Energy authorized representatives work on the system. If your system has an issue please contact Meta Energy.
No, you are purchasing the energy the system creates from Meta Energy. So, if it doesn’t produce anything, then you don’t pay anything to Meta Energy. However, you will still be paying your standard electric bill.
An average system can be installed in a single day. Larger more complex systems can take several days. During the installation the crew will need access to any attic space and your electrical panels.
The solar panels will be installed on your roof. The inverter and battery system will be installed on the wall next to your electric meter and/or main electrical service panel.
The day the system is activated will begin the 30 day billing period, your first bill will be due two weeks after the billing period ends.
The total amount of kWhs the system creates in the billing period times the PPA rate. For example, if your system creates 1,000 kWhs in a billing period and your PPA rate is $0.105 per kWh. Your total cost for that billing period would be $105.
The method of attachment depends on the roofing material. Most roofs are asphalt shingle, with this we use a rafter mounted system that secures to the studs under the decking of your roof. Each penetration is filled with sealant and warrantied for 15 years.
The solar panels we use for residential installations are solid black and look like a flat screen tv powered down.
Every system Meta Energy installs will have the ability to be monitored through an app on your phone and a browser on your computer. Your system will always be connected to the internet allowing the performance data to be relayed to your device. This will include real time production numbers as well as historical data.
An internet connection is required to collect the data necessary to generate a billing statement. It also allows us to monitor the system remotely to make sure its functioning properly.
No. Through our WV LISI program, we will install a solar and battery system on your home without you spending anything. The only money you spend is for the electricity the solar system creates and remember the electricity from our system is always cheaper than from your power provider.
No. We just need proof that you own the home and that you have minimum insurance coverage.
The length of the agreement, 30 years. For the entire duration of the PPA, Meta Energy will provide all the services required to make sure the system is functioning. That includes replacing equipment and providing maintenance.
You can contact Meta Energy directly via phone, email or submit a work order through our customer portal with Sunbase.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through a process called photovoltaic (PV) effect. When sunlight hits a solar panel, the panel’s PV cells absorb the energy from the photons in the light. The absorbed energy is transferred to electrons in the semiconductor material, releasing them and creating an electric charge. The electric charge creates an electric current that flows through the material. The current is captured by the panel’s wiring and metal contacts. Finally, an inverter converts the direct current (DC) electricity from the panel to alternating current (AC), which is the type of electricity used in most homes.
Our WV LISI PPA for homes saves customers 20% over their current electric rate. Over the length of the agreement that equals out to thousands of dollars.
The panels should be cleaned naturally when it rains. However if they are unusually dirty please contact us, so that we can have them serviced professionally.
Yes, there is an option to buy, however the value is superior with a PPA.
With a PPA the value of the tax credits are larger, allowing Meta Energy to pass on a lower effective energy rate than purchasing the system.
The length of time you can use a backup battery before it needs to be recharged via the solar panels depends on the size of the battery and the amount of energy you are consuming. The WV LISI system includes a 5kWh battery that will backup essential power outlets for between 5-10 hours depending on how aggressively you consume the stored energy.
Most homes are a good fit for solar and there are several factors that determine a house’s suitability for solar. First, does your roof get consistent sunlight? If your roof is too shaded, then it wouldn’t be a good fit for solar. Next is how much space is available on your roof for solar panels? Some roofs might be too small, or segmented to fit enough solar panels to generate the necessary power. Finally, the pitch and directionality of the roof faces. On rare occasions a roof can be too steep or only offer usable space that faces a direction that generates very little energy.
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