Rooftop Solar Panels Help San Antonio Family Sell Their Home In 2 Days!

The following interview was conducted with Ronald D., an Alba Energy residential solar customer from San Antonio. Learn more about going solar in SATX by requesting a free solar savings analysis from Alba Energy of San Antonio today!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

The wife and I live on the far west side of San Antonio, Texas. Approximately 5 years ago we moved to TX from New Hampshire where I worked for Geek Squad and drove around the VW Bug setting up home automation and smart home gadgets.

Why did you decide to switch to solar energy?

Having come from a home that I previously had solar installed on (also by Alba Energy) I have experienced first hand the financial benefits of having such a system in place.

In our first home, the wife and I had just married and having just moved, we both were starting new jobs. This meant that I needed a way to stabilize and find financial stability. My reasons for going solar on our new home remain the same. I have seen first hand how having a solar system is a financially beneficial part of my home and I knew from the beginning, that I would be placing solar on this home as well.

“Now, don’t get me wrong, I am an advocate for anything that we can do to also lessen our impact on the environment, but, at the end of the day having more financial freedom in our lives because of solar is the primary reason we had the system installed.“

Related Reading: Environmental benefits of solar power in Texas

How much did you know about solar energy?

Honestly, I knew a great deal. When you mix my passion for technology and my love of solar you get an individual who keeps track of many aspects of all things solar.

What kind of system did Alba Energy install for your home?

Alba installed 27 Q-Cell solar panels from Hanwha along with 27 Enphase M250 microinverters. This setup is projected to supply approx. 95% of my homes energy needs.

What made you choose Alba Energy for your solar installation?

Even though Alba Energy installed my first system, when I began the process of going solar on this home, I actually reached out to seven local and semi-local companies for quotes and discussion. While my first experience with Alba was phenomenal, I wanted to be sure that Alba was still best.

“After receiving all quotes, talking with all the reps and reviewing the various panels and technologies, Alba Energy once again was the leader of the pack.”

What was the process of going solar like?

The process of going solar for me is a very exciting one and as long as you’re with Alba Energy, the process is very straightforward and simple. They handle the paperwork, HOAs, energy companies, finances and everything in between. They even come to your home and find the best panels both functionally and aesthetically for your home. The process is convenient and simple and never a hassle to experience.

What benefits have you seen from going solar?

There are numerous benefits to going solar. Obviously the first and most recognized benefit would be the financial benefits I have mentioned throughout this interview. A properly sized system for your home literally puts money in your pocket from day one.

“On my old home and according to calculations on the new home, my monthly solar payment towards the loan in addition to my small energy bill will cost me less a month then my old energy bill would have been without solar.”

The second best benefit I have found would be the inclusion of the monitoring systems that Alba Energy installs. I have an app on my phone that is connected to a device that sits next to the main breakers of the home. I can literally see in real time how much power I am consuming and I can also see how much energy I am producing. This allows me to change and alter my daily habits to both benefit my wallet and the environment.

By monitoring this app, I have better learned to control various appliances in the home and to make small changes towards my energy consumption.

What would you say to someone who is interested in going solar?

When I talk with people interested in going solar, I typically tell them about the financial benefits that they will experience with their systems.

“Not only will they be able to save a great deal of money every month on their energy bill, but they are also guaranteeing how much they will be paying for the power to their home.”

CPS Energy, my local power company, raises rates almost yearly and as we begin to go through our natural resources, the cost for energy is simply going to continue to rise. Every time I receive notice of an energy rate increase, I have no worries. The solar power system I have installed has a set price and I know every month what my energy cost will be. So as others pay more and more, I am paying the same and oftentimes making money from the system.

The second thing I tell them is about the sale of my first TX home.

“I put my home on the market on a Friday and had a full price offer by Sunday. Within two days I had sold my home and the realtor of the buyer specifically said it was the solar power system that had his client place the offer as soon as he saw the home.”

Solar not only allowed me to increase the market value of my home by thousands of dollars, but it also gave me an advantage in a community where homes were sitting for weeks without showings. Solar not only is a financial benefit to you in your monthly bills, but can also be a financial benefit if you decide to move on and leave your system behind.

Save Money With Solar Panels In Texas!!

Alba Energy is proud to be one of the premier solar installers in Texas with offices throughout the state. Alba’s SMART Solar Financing means you can POWER your home with solar panels, pay LESS on electricity bills, and contribute to a CLEAN energy future. Request a FREE solar consultation today!