A solar system that is sized wrong is money wasted, either too small to make a difference or too big for what you use. Planning it properly starts with your actual electricity usage and your roof, not a sales target.
What planning covers
- A look at your recent JPS bills and how and when you use power.
- Your roof type, orientation and available space.
- Whether you want battery backup for outages.
- A recommended system size with an honest payback picture.
Grid-tie, battery, or both
Not every home needs batteries. If your main goal is a lower bill, a grid-tied system may be the better value. If riding through outages matters, batteries change the equation. We explain the trade-offs clearly so you can decide with the real numbers in front of you. See battery and inverter support.
How JPS net billing fits in
Under net billing, the energy your system sends back to the grid is credited against what you draw. How much that helps depends on your usage pattern and the current rates, which we factor into the plan rather than promising a fixed figure.
Honest advice
Sometimes the right answer is to fix or upgrade your wiring or panel first, or to start smaller than you expected. We will tell you that rather than oversell. See panel and breaker work.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide what size system I need?
We start from your real usage, your recent bills and how you use power through the day, then factor in your roof and whether you want battery backup. The goal is a system sized to you, not a one-size number.
Do I need batteries?
Not always. If your main goal is a lower bill, a grid-tied system without batteries can be the better value. If riding through frequent outages matters to you, batteries are worth it. We lay out both so you can choose.
How does JPS net billing work?
Energy your system exports to the grid is credited against what you draw. How much it helps depends on your usage pattern and the current rates, so we build a realistic picture rather than promising a fixed saving.
What does a solar assessment cost?
The initial quote and assessment are free. You get a recommended system size and an honest payback picture before you commit to anything.
