Help & FAQ's: General Question asked by the customer

A solar PV system produces electricity from sunlight. A “solar thermal” system uses the sun’s heat to produce warm water. Solar thermal systems tend to be more complicated to install because plumbing lines; must be installed between the house water heater and the solar collector. But solar thermal systems are also popular because they utilize solar energy –the ultimate renewable energy source.

Your savings will depend on the size of your PV system, the going utility rate, and your electricity usage habits. In addition to installing turnkey solar PV systems, Paksolar Renewable Energy can also show customers how to utilize proven strategies to cut electric use for maximum energy savings. Regardless of size, all solar PV systems work with equal efficiency.

The physical installation of a solar PV system for a typical house; can be completed within a week. The paperwork to secure rebates, permits and interconnection takes longer than the actual installation.

Solar PV is very safe. There are no moving parts, and the system is maintenance-free. All equipment is UL tested and listed and must adhere to strict quality guidelines. Solar modules are guaranteed to produce power for 25 years and are built to meet or exceed that mark.

A survey by the National Energy Association of Pakistan identified “green” home features as the most desired features in today’s real estate market. There’s nothing greener on a home than a solar PV system.

Yes, Paksolar Renewable Energy provides a 36-months warranty on the entire system (operation & maintenance). Additionally, there is a manufacturer warranty of 25 years on the solar panels, 5 years on the inverter, and 1 year on the batteries themselves.

Yes, the panels are tested to and meet the standard IEC61215 and IEC61730, and the inverter complies with standard AS/NZ4777

Solar Photo-voltaic systems rely on sunlight and ultraviolet rays not only heat but heat is also the main thing to produce energy from the sun. So while there may be fewer hours of sunlight in winter, the actual conversion of power is unaffected by the change in season. However, you will benefit from extended hours of sunlight in the summer.

There are just three easy steps to have your solar unit installed: 1. Our friendly sales / technical staff first need to speak to you over the phone to note a few details 2. We perform a quick five-minute application assessment over the phone 3. We immediately process your order and get you on the way to free green electricity *Some conditions do apply, so please call us for further details.

Most solar PV systems are “grid-connected,” which means that homeowners use electricity supplied from solar panels as well as electricity supplied; by Karachi Electric or WAPDA. A solar PV system is easy to retrofit because the solar electricity feeds into the home’s main service panel after passing through an inverter that turns direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). On a sunny day when home electrical demands are low, the solar electricity you generate can feed into the electrical grid, and the electric company will credit you for the excess power your solar power system generates.