Does making solar panels harm the environment?

• <div><p>Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don’t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.</p></div>

How hard is it to install solar panels by yourself?

• <div><p>DIY solar panel installations are hard to manage by yourself. You’ll likely need some help or prior experience to make the project worth the effort.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if my roof can support solar panels?

• <div><p>The best way to know if your roof can support solar panels is to hire a structural engineer. They&rsquo;ll look at your roof and approve the design of your solar panel system or suggest changes. The best roofing for solar panels is made from strong materials like asphalt shingles and metal, but tile and gravel will work. Softer materials like thatch or temporary structures are not a good fit.</p></div>

Q: Are flat or pitched roofs better for solar panels?

• <div><p>You can install solar panels on a flat or pitched roof, but keep in mind that they will need to rest at a 30- to 50-degree tilt for optimal sun absorption. It costs more to install solar panels on a flat roof because you will need to install a framing system and likely hire a structural engineer. If your roof has a pitch of more than 40 degrees, it may not be a good candidate for solar panels.</p></div>

Q: Do solar panels need to be removed to replace the shingles?

• <div><p>In almost every case, solar panels need to be removed to replace roof shingles. In some cases, such as solar installations where the panels are on raised platforms above the roof surface, installers may be able to install new shingles without removing the solar installation. However, to get a quality roofing installation, panels need to come off. Most roofing contractors won&rsquo;t remove or reinstall solar panels as part of a roofing project, so you&rsquo;ll need to contact your solar provider.</p></div>

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Job was done quickly and efficiently. Options were discussed and weighed. I took a chance to cut power when it was so cold, but Vitaliy had the large part done and inspected such that we were only without power around 26 hours (one night). The job included many challenges: new ground, new meter...
Firefly Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
I am posting this review to recommend Russell Holland of Holland Home Services. I found him in another recommendation earlier on Upstate CREIA and want to add my voice in support of his work. I am working on a rehab in Gaffney, and he recently relocated my panel box, added breakers to...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Dave's recently did a large job updating an older brick home for me. This involved a significant amount of both plumbing and electrical work. The plumbing work involved removing water supply pipes from the 1960s as well as running a new underground water line from the well house to the...
Dave's Air Conditioning Plumbing & Electrical
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Reviewed in July 2021
Great experience with ReNu for residential roof solar panel installation. I liked very much the preparation, set of milestones, readiness and knowledge to answer questions and very well organized team. Clean installation habit. We will track further milestones and efficiency together with the...
Renu Energy Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Very friendly, knowledgeable. Helped get the panels of my door replaced by the garage door company.
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Reviewed in October 2015
I can't tell you how pleased we are with this electric company. Frustration with OTHER companies who are not on Angie's List, lead me to JOIN Angie's List TODAY. I read about this company and called at 8 am this morning--30 minutes after I joined Angie's.. Pam, the very knowledgeable...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Item 1 & 4-Was a complete fiasco. This nut plumbing one apartments hot water into another apartments kitchen. So that one poor tenant as paying for hot water that he wasn't even receiving. I called the owner, Kenneth, and explained that it would be good if he met me at the property to look at...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Mike Stoffer was the sales representative and he was courteous and very knowledgable. We initially asked for a quote on a geo-thermal system and Mike showed us the Lennox Sun Source solar option. He also recognized we had a return air issue with the current two unit system we had and...
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Reviewed in July 2012
His FINAL job for us was to be to install an outdoor light in our front yard. I bought the light and it sat on our patio for AN ENTIRE YEAR before he "got around to it." At that point, he knocked out a brick closing what used to be a dryer vent hole to the small crawl space under our kitchen...
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Reviewed in December 2011
I called Mike early in the morning and explained my problem. He showed up the same day. He surveyed the situation and wired the cooktop. I was afraid that a new line would have to be run from the service panel but Mike indicated otherwise. He did not try to sell me on something I did not...
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US Energy Solutions, LLC

3146 Wade Hampton Boulevard

US Energy Solutions, LLC

3146 Wade Hampton Boulevard

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10 years of experience

U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!

"I had them install a handful of new light fixtures as well as add an electrical outlet behind our stove. I was very impressed with them and would use them again. They paid attention to the details. They came when they said they would. and they cleaned up their messes behind themselves. It was a great experience."

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"I had them install a handful of new light fixtures as well as add an electrical outlet behind our stove. I was very impressed with them and would use them again. They paid attention to the details. They came when they said they would. and they cleaned up their messes behind themselves. It was a great experience."

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With 24+ years experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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