Newberg, OR Solar Energy

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Newberg, Oregon Solar Guide

Home of George Fox University, Newberg is a true Pacific Northwest gem. Like neighboring Portland, Newberg has a mild climate with long summer days that make it an ideal place for homeowners and business owners alike to invest in solar panel installation.

At Sunbridge Solar, we want you to be able to make informed decisions about solar energy based on your specific location, so in this article we will discuss what a solar investment in Newberg might look like for you. You may also contact our customer service to speak to a consultant today.

Solar Panels for Newberg Homes

Adding a solar panel system to your home can save you money on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment, and can even increase your home’s value by a significant amount.

How Many Panels Do I Need?

This depends on a few factors, such as your average monthly rate of electricity consumption, the efficiency of the panels that you select, the orientation of your home, and how much roof space you have available. Most homes can be sufficiently powered with a solar energy system of around 5 kW, which equates to between about 15 and 20 solar panels – depending of course on the wattage of the panels you choose.

Solar Panels for Businesses

Solar energy systems can provide many of the same benefits for business owners! The systems are often quite similar to home systems, but on a larger scale. Business owners can implement solar by utilizing roof space, installing ground-mounted panels, or by adding panels to carports or parking shade structures.

How Does Solar Help My Bottom Line?

Adding a solar energy system to your business can essentially eliminate your monthly electricity bill, which can in some cases be a very large part of your overhead costs. Not only does a solar energy system start saving you money immediately, but it also protects you from future rate hikes and inflation as it applies to electricity costs. Adding solar power can also make your business eligible for very favorable tax breaks.

Prepare for Emergencies with Batteries

At Sunbridge Solar, we also offer home battery backup systems which allow you to store renewable energy onsite at your home. This can help you ride out long term grid power outage and will also save you money on a daily basis by allowing you to avoid high time-of-use rates.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Owning an electric vehicle is much more practical if you can charge it at home, which is why we offer home charging stations that can be used in conjunction with solar energy systems and home battery backup systems.

Solar Incentives in Newberg, Oregon

There are many different local, state, and federal solar incentives available:

Federal Solar Tax Credit (Available to both residential & commercial solar projects)
Energy Trust of Oregon Solar Incentives
Net Energy Metering
Portland Clean Energy Fund (Only available in Portland, OR)
USDA REAP Grant (Grants for large solar farms)

Solar FAQs

Here are a few questions we get asked a lot. If you have more questions, feel free to contact us.

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?

This depends on a few factors, such as your average monthly rate of electricity consumption, the efficiency of the panels that you select, the orientation of your home, and how much roof space you have available. Most homes can be sufficiently powered with a solar energy system of around 5 kW, which equates to between about 15 and 20 solar panels - depending of course on the wattage of the panels you choose.

This direct current (DC) energy then flows out of the panels into wires, which lead to an inverter. The inverter converts the DC energy in alternating current (AC) energy, which is what your household electronics, lights, and appliances use.

When the photons in the sun’s rays hit the surface of the panels, they knock electrons loose within the silicon, which creates an electrical charge. This charge then flows through wires to an inverter, where it’s converted from DC to AC power, which is what your household appliances and devices use.

What If I Produce More Electricity Than I Can Use

Luckily, Oregon has some of the best net metering policies in the country, which means that you can sell your excess energy to your utility company and be compensated in the form of credits on your account.

You can then use these credits towards your energy bill during the winter months when your panels produce less energy and consumption rates are usually higher.

How Long do Solar Panels Last?

Generally, solar panels have a lifespan of around 25 years. Many panels are backed by 10-, 20-, or even 25-year warranties for peace of mind. However, other components of your system may require more frequent replacement, such as your inverter.

What is the Payback Period for Solar in Newberg, OR?

In Newberg, OR, the average payback period for home solar energy systems is 10.32 years. This means that in that time, your solar panels will have saved you as much money on your energy bills as it cost to install the panels. After that, you can continue to enjoy free or very low-cost energy for the rest of your panels’ roughly 25-year lifespan.

Is Solar Worth It in Newberg, Oregon?

Solar is certainly worth it – financially for you, and it’s beneficial for the environment! It is a clean, renewable, emissions-free energy source that will allow you to significantly reduce your carbon footprint and do your part to protect the environment.

Solar can also provide backup power in the event of a grid outage if you opt to install a battery backup system, and it will save you thousands of dollars in energy cost.

One of the only disadvantages of solar energy is that it can be expensive upfront. However, as the technology improves, prices drop. Plus, solar loans and incentivesices are increasingly available and there are many applicable incentives to help lower the upfront cost.

Why Choose Us to be Your Solar Provider?

Our solar company’s main goal is to make solar energy affordable and accessible to everyone in Newberg, Oregon. We will do everything we can to make the process easy and find every possible solar incentive that might apply to you to reduce the solar panel cost.