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>

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Q: What questions should you ask your solar panel inspector?

• <div><p>There are a few great <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hiring-solar-installer-ask-these-8-questions.htm">questions to ask a solar contractor</a> or inspector when you speak to them. You&rsquo;ll probably want to find out about the energy yield and efficiency of your array, ensuring the actual output matches the amount you calculated when installing the array in the first place. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to find out about any damage or wear and tear on the array and to inquire about how soon you need to make repairs or replacements to essential components.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a solar farm?

• <div><p>The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between <b>2 and 4 months</b> on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.</p><p>However, the time it takes to get the ball rolling is significantly longer, ranging from 3 to 5 years. With a project of this scale, you&rsquo;ll need to obtain all of the proper permits and approvals to start breaking ground, and depending on your location, that could be an extended process. </p></div>

Q: Why shouldn't you put solar panels on your roof?

• <div><p>A few disadvantages of installing solar panels on your roof include the high up-front costs and the potential for increased property taxes. Installing solar panels can increase the home&rsquo;s value, which in turn can mean higher taxes. Depending on your area, you should check with your local tax offices for more information. Another potential pitfall is roof leaks from a poor installation, but this shouldn&rsquo;t be an issue if you hire a reputable company.</p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need to run a solar well pump?

• <div><p>Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you&rsquo;ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels (<b>$1 to $1.50 per watt</b>), you&rsquo;d pay between <b>$200 and $1,800</b> for your well pump solar panels&mdash;not including installation.</p></div>

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Last update on September 22, 2025

Reviewed in February 2018
The work was completed quickly and professionally. The crew answering questions whenever I had them since solar panels are a new item for me.
GVEC
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Reviewed in February 2011
excellent. very professional. used drop cloths and mats as well as shoe coverings. explained in a language i can understand as well as fixed it quickly
Easco Air Conditioning and Heating
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Reviewed in December 2016
It went as planned. Pieter and Sheila are the best at what they do and some of the best people you will ever meet. I'm proud to have had the opportunity to meet them and call them friends.
Capitalize Grid
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Reviewed in July 2014
The service was great, the workers were very professional. The radiant barrier and solar attic fan made my house much more comfortable and saved us quite a bit on our energy bills.
Green Energy Efficient Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2011
Their selection is rather small. Many items are not stocked, but can be ordered. Employees are available, friendly, and fairly knowledgeable. They carry some items, including office supplies, that are not usually found at Radio Shack stores.
Hooten's Hardware
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Reviewed in August 2022
It would be very difficult to explain all of our complaints with such a small character limit, so I will sum it by saying that in the over 70 years I have been on this earth, I can’t readily recall a worse home improvement experience than what I had with Abundant Solar and Fred Brimhall....
Abundant Solar LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
It produced 7300kw the first year and while waiting for system to be updated found out they installed a 5kw inverter so the system will not put out 7kw have been waiting since September 2020 and now they don't respond to emails or phone calls it is July302021
O3 Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2016
This was our second experience with this company, The first job they did for us was in January of 2016 when they reinstalled 5 solar panels we had purchased from another provider that had been taken down while we had a metal roof installed.? In addition to replacing the 5 panels for us, we also...
IES Texas Solar
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"Because of high winds, a section of our vinyl siding had blown off our home (near the peak of a two story gable roof.) As the remaining siding was loosened and more winds in the forecast, we felt repairs were urgent. Joel V. was good enough to look at our situation the next day (a Sunday at 7pm) after listing our project with Angi. He was prepared with a big ladder and tools to inspect the damage. He said he could fix it right then and we gratefully accepted. He worked until nearly dark, but got our job done. We were very much relieved having this repair before more 'weather' comes. Joel was very personable and great to work with. We really appreciated him being willing to extend what started as a short visit for a quote to actually helping us out. What he charged us was very fair. We will certainly work with him again for applicable projects."

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"Because of high winds, a section of our vinyl siding had blown off our home (near the peak of a two story gable roof.) As the remaining siding was loosened and more winds in the forecast, we felt repairs were urgent. Joel V. was good enough to look at our situation the next day (a Sunday at 7pm) after listing our project with Angi. He was prepared with a big ladder and tools to inspect the damage. He said he could fix it right then and we gratefully accepted. He worked until nearly dark, but got our job done. We were very much relieved having this repair before more 'weather' comes. Joel was very personable and great to work with. We really appreciated him being willing to extend what started as a short visit for a quote to actually helping us out. What he charged us was very fair. We will certainly work with him again for applicable projects."

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