10 Things to Know When Buying Solar

Having been in the solar industry for more than a dozen years, I (Kerim Baran of SolarAcademy) frequently find myself answering the same questions for friends who are buying solar systems for their homes and businesses. 

To save time for everyone, I made a series of 10 short videos covering 10 key topics/concepts every solar buyer should be familiar with. After watching these videos, if you still have questions, feel free to write to us at team@solaracademy.com and we will do our best to answer.  

Here are the 10 Things to Know When Buying Solar:

01 of 10 – What makes up a PV Solar System? (2:08)

02 of 10 - What is Net Metering? (2:59)

03 of 10 – Understanding Power & Energy (2:20)

04 of 10 – Solar Resource & Production Factor (4:50)

05 of 10 – How to Size a Solar System? (5:39)

06 of 10 – Equipment Selection & Cost (4:55)

07 of 10 – Economics & Payback Calculation (3:50)

08 of 10 – Buy, Finance or Lease? (3:50)

09 of 10 – Where to buy your solar system for your home? (3:36)

10 of 10 – What about batteries? (5:23)