How residential solar works
Panels convert sunlight into electricity. Your home uses that power as it is produced, while a grid connection supports the home when production is lower. Utility rules determine how exported energy is treated.
Start with understanding
Solar makes more sense when the whole picture is clear.
Learn how production, the grid, your utility bill, batteries, and provider responsibilities fit together—before you consider a proposal.
01 · Why solar
Your roof can produce energy. Your home still works as a system.
Your bill does not disappear automatically
Solar may offset some grid use, but fixed charges and other utility costs can remain. Actual design and potential bill impact vary by roof, shade, usage, utility, rates, program eligibility, and contract terms.
Battery backup has limits
A battery can keep selected circuits running during an outage. Duration depends on charge, capacity, household loads, weather, and system design; it is not unlimited whole-home power by default.
Why a bill helps
A current electric bill helps identify usage, utility, and rate context for a more accurate preliminary conversation. It is not a guarantee of savings, system size, or qualification.
Products for a connected home
Four roles. Generate, store, manage, and charge.
Explore how each product can fit your home with guidance from Sunvantage.
01Generate
Solar panels
Qcells
Turn sunlight into electricity with sleek, black-on-black panels selected for your roof and energy needs.
- Power for everyday home use
- A system sized around your home
- A streamlined rooftop appearance
Panel model and production estimates are confirmed in your proposal.
02Store
Home battery
Tesla Powerwall 3
Store energy for later and support selected home needs during an outage with a properly designed backup system.
- Energy storage for later use
- Backup for selected home loads
- Integration with solar and the grid
Backup duration depends on charge, capacity, household loads, and system design.
03Manage
Smart electrical panel
SPAN Panel
See how your home uses energy and manage individual circuits from the SPAN Home App. Paired with a compatible battery, set priorities for an outage.
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Circuit-level app control
- Backup priorities with a compatible battery
SPAN manages energy; backup power comes from a compatible battery system.
04Charge
Preferred Level 2 EV charger
SPAN/Tesla Charger
Bring Tesla-compatible charging into your home energy plan with the preferred SPAN/Tesla charger option, reviewed alongside household demand and electrical capacity.
- Level 2 charging at home
- Tesla-compatible connection
- Electrical fit reviewed with your home
Vehicle, connector, panel, and installation compatibility are confirmed before selection.
The right combination depends on your home, priorities, and availability. Models, compatibility, and scope are confirmed in your proposal.
Explore your home’s options
02 · Choosing a provider
Established fulfillment, with clear guidance beside you.
Sunvantage helps homeowners review equipment, monitoring, warranty, and service responsibilities before choosing a qualified provider, then coordinates the next steps.
01What to confirm
Equipment
Confirm what is included in the proposed system before you decide.
- Panel, inverter, and battery models
- Compatibility with the proposed design
- Final specifications in the proposal
02What to confirm
Monitoring
Understand how you will see performance and report an issue.
- Account and production visibility
- Alert and issue-reporting process
- Access after system activation
03What to confirm
Warranty
Review the written coverage instead of relying on a headline number.
- Equipment and workmanship coverage
- Exclusions, transfer terms, and duration
- Responsibilities stated in the agreement
04What to confirm
Service
Know who owns each step if you need help after installation.
- Who receives support requests
- Provider and partner responsibilities
- How Sunvantage coordinates follow-up
Sunvantage Solutions provides homeowners with independent, education-first guidance. Products and related services are coordinated with qualified providers and service partners.
03 · Why Sunvantage
Company-wide guidance for a complicated decision.
Sunvantage Solutions gives homeowners an approachable place to learn, review proposals, and understand tradeoffs without pressure.
The Sunvantage team answers questions, follows up responsively, and coordinates next steps with qualified providers and service partners when a homeowner chooses to continue.
What Sunvantage can help coordinate
Six parts of the homeowner journey, organized around the questions and handoffs that matter.
01Coordination focus
Solar panels
A home-specific proposal, translated into plain language.
- Energy-use and site context
- System design and equipment
- Proposal questions before a decision
02Coordination focus
Battery backup
A practical look at capacity, priorities, and limits.
- Essential-load priorities
- Capacity and runtime variables
- Realistic outage expectations
03Coordination focus
Home readiness
The preparation questions that can shape a project.
- Roof condition and usable space
- Electrical-panel considerations
- Site constraints identified in assessment
04Coordination focus
Monitoring
Visibility into production after the system is activated.
- Account activation and access
- Production visibility
- How to report a monitoring issue
05Coordination focus
Ongoing support
Clear ownership when maintenance or service is needed.
- Who receives a support request
- Provider and partner coordination
- Follow-up through resolution
06Coordination focus
Personal guidance
A consistent point of contact from first questions onward.
- Qualification conversation
- Proposal walkthroughs
- Responsive next-step support