SUNBEAM INNOVATIONS
Many homeowners worry that New Jersey's snowy winters and cloudy days make solar inefficient. However, solar engineers measure viability in "peak sun hours"—the specific times when solar intensity reaches 1,000 watts per square meter.
New Jersey receives an average of 4 to 4.5 peak sun hours per day. This is an excellent level of solar irradiance and is more than enough to offset 100% of a home's electricity usage when the system is correctly designed. Solar panels are highly efficient in cool temperatures, meaning crisp, sunny winter days still yield significant production, and the reflection off ground snow (the albedo effect) actually boosts efficiency.
During the long days of July and August, your panels will vastly overproduce. Thanks to New Jersey's 1:1 net metering laws, this excess summer power is credited to your account and covers the dip in production during the shorter, snowier days of January and February.
Our engineers will build a custom solar blueprint engineered for your operation — backed by 30-year linear warranties and Tier-1 equipment.
