Solar FAQs
How long has Affordable Solar been in business?
ffordable Solar has been headquartered and in business in New Mexico since 1997.
Does Affordable Solar offer a Production Guarantee?
Affordable Solar offers the best Production Guarantee in the industry on top of the best system warranties available for solar installations.
What type of inverter does Affordable Solar install?
We exclusively install Enphase micro inverters, which provide the most benefits, efficiency and flexibility to homeowners.
How are solar service claims handled?
Affordable Solar has an in-house service team and handles all issues in a timely manner.
How many Residential Solar Installations has Affordable Solar completed in New Mexico?
We’ve installed 4,500+ residential solar systems in New Mexico. This number grows by about 500+ residential solar installations per year.
Does Affordable Solar perform their own solar installations or is the work sold/contracted to a partner?
Affordable Solar does all of our own solar installations with our in-house install crews to ensure a smooth project timeline and installation.
How does Affordable Solar reinvest in the New Mexico community?
We make a strong effort to work with local suppliers, vendors and partners as well as doing our fair share of community service.
We plan to get an electric vehicle (EV) in the next few years. Should we plan for that now?
Each case should be looked at differently and a lot will be changing in the coming years. Our take is that if the electric vehicle (EV) is not on order then you might end up paying for a lot more solar than you need at the moment.
Is it true that we can get a check back from the utility when we overproduce from our solar installation?
We get this question quite often. Most utilities offer a very attractive Net Metering program where you are allowed to ‘bank’ extra solar production – as opposed to receiving a check for it
What solar panels should I choose?
Affordable Solar has partnerships with solar panel manufacturers that have run longer than a lot of solar companies have been in business. Having a solar panel company that you can count on being around for the long haul to honor warranty claims is one of the most important factors in deciding on a solar panel.
How many commercial solar installation projects have you completed?
Affordable Solar has been involved in over 20,000 sales and installation of commercial solar systems.
What separates Affordable Solar from other solar companies in New Mexico?
Our service and warranties. We are Local, Reliable and Trusted. No one has sold and installed more solar in the state of New Mexico.
How long does a typical residential solar installation project take?
A typical residential solar installation, depending on the size of the system will take 1-2 days in most cases.
Does installing solar panels on my home increase my home value?
This is a rapidly changing aspect of solar. Each case should be looked at individually. You can read more info on how residential solar installations can affect your home value on our blog.
Do the solar panels deteriorate over time and produce less energy as time goes on?
Yes, but not as much as one would think. Today’s solar panels degrade by less than half a percent each year, and would fall into warranty if they degrade more than that.
Do I have to get a new roof prior to installing solar panels on my home?
During your initial home assessment the condition of your roof will be looked at. At that time we can determine if the roof is safe to install solar or not.
Are there certain types of roofs that solar panels can not be installed on?
We can install on 99% of roofs that we encounter. And if we can’t install on your roof, we offer ground mounts as an alternative.
Is there anywhere I can see solar installation projects that you have completed?
Yes, we post many projects on our social media pages such as Facebook and Instagram, as well as on our website, which you can find here- residential solar installation projects, commercial solar installation projects, utility and industrial solar installation projects, community scale solar installation projects, tribal solar installation projects.
Our Coverage Areas
- Alamogordo
- Belen
- Cedar Crest
- Corrales
- Deming
- East Mountains
- Silver City
- Española
- Gallup
- Jemez Springs
- Lordsburg
- Los Lunas
- Mountainair
- Rio Rancho
- Placitas
- Santa Rosa
- Taos
- Tijeras
- Truth or Consequences
- Albuquerque
- Santa Fe
- Las Cruces
- Socorro
- Los Alamos
- Las Vegas
- Lordsburg
- Gallup
- Raton
- Ruidoso
- Silver City
- Truth or Consequences
- Alamogordo
- Belen
- Cedar Crest
- Corrales
- Deming
- East Mountains
- Jemez Springs
- Los Lunas
- Mountanair
- Placitas
- Rio Rancho
- Santa Rosa
- Taos