Solar 101
Why Solar - How It Works - FAQs - Benefits - System Sizer - Get Started

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The Process

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1. Contact

Fill & submit the form below. If you prefer, you can call and speak with a Solar Pro at 1 (800) 810-9939. Affordable Solar will collect the basic information to provide you with an initial estimate for the size and cost of your system.

Information includes:

  • Your monthly electrical usage. (This is best found from your electric bill and is in the form of kilowatt hours.
  • The approximate size of your roof (or an area where you plan to utilize for the panels).
  • Your tax status.

What You'll Have At This Point: An initial estimate for the size and cost of your system. This estimate could change dramatically based on information gathered in later stages.

2. Initial System Design

3. Additional Information Collected

4. Investment Analysis

5. Site Visit

Since 1998 Affordable Solar has been helping customers one at a time gain independence and utilize renewable energy from the sun. Our experienced design engineers have answers for you. Please take a few minutes to fill out the information below and one of our Solar Pros will recommend a system and send you a quotation. It's easy.


Why are you choosing solar?

Investment
Independence
Environment
Technology
Other (specify)

1. Project Timeline

When would you like to install a solar system?

within month
1-3 months
3 or more months
not sure

Would you like assistance in choosing a professional installer?

Yes
No

2. Calculating your solar system size

Please select the location for your solar system:

My Power Company is:

My average monthly electric bill is:

My average kW hours per month is:

3. Location Analysis

Do you own the structure?

Yes
No

Is this for your home or business?

Home
Business

Do you have an unobstructed view of the southern sky from dawn until dusk?

Yes
No

Is the structure new or existing?

New
Existing

Where would you like your solar array?

Roof
Ground
Other(specify)

Are you informed on solar rebates for your area?

Yes
No


Your Contact Information:

First Name:* Last Name:*
Address: City:*
State:* ZIP Code:*
Email:* Daytime Phone:
Mobile Phone:  
 
Special Notes and additional information:


Get Started with Solar

Step 1

Determine your usage from your bill.

Step 2

Have one of our experts design a custom system or select a kit.

Step 3

Select an approved installer from our nation-wide network.


GT Kits

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Know what you want?

Shop individual components. Solar panels, inverters, roof mounting, or panels in bulk.



Installer Map

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Example Systems

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Solar Media

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