Yes, solar panels can still generate energy on cloudy days, producing about 10% to 25% of their typical output, depending on cloud coverage. Also, thanks to programs like Net Metering in Massachusetts, any excess energy your system produces on sunny days is sent back to the grid and earns you credits. On cloudy or rainy days, when your panels produce less, you can use those credits to offset your electricity usage, keeping your bills lower even when the sun isn’t shining.

In Massachusetts, solar incentive programs like Net Metering and the SMART Program offer significant benefits to homeowners who install solar systems. Some of these incentives are funded through charges shared among all utility customers, including those who don’t have solar panels, via fees embedded in electricity bills.

In Massachusetts, programs like Net Metering allow you to earn credits on your electric bill for any excess energy your system produces and sends back to the grid. This means that even during months when your energy usage is higher, the credits you've accumulated can cover part, or even all, of your bill. There are also other incentive programs available, such as the SMART Program and federal tax credits, which help make solar even more affordable.

It depends on meeting certain eligibility requirements at the time of your solar installation. That’s why we always start with a free evaluation. We’ll assess your home, your roof condition, and your energy needs to see if you qualify for available incentives, including potential roof upgrades. Remember schedule your free consultation today, no cost, no pressure, just honest guidance.

Most people don’t realize they’re already paying for solar programs through fees included in their monthly electric bills, even if they don’t have panels. That’s why we offer the consultation and installation at no additional cost. You only pay for the solar panels themselves, because you’re already contributing to the cost of solar energy through your electric bill.

You can absolutely keep using energy at night, just in a different way. If you have a grid-tied system, during the day, your panels generate electricity. If you produce more than you use, the extra energy goes back to the electric grid (and you earn credits, this is called net metering). At night, when your panels aren’t generating, you pull energy from the grid. Also, the credits you earned during the day help offset your overall energy costs, making your electric bill much lower.

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