We are frequently asked what happens when the grid is down and about batteries. Let’s review three types of solar systems; grid tied, battery backup and off grid. Which is for you? GRID TIED This is by far the most common, requires the least maintenance, and is the least…
This bill is LightWave Solar's electric bill, and it shows how solar pays! We have an 11 kilowatt system on our building. As you can see, we are charged for our use, but credited for all of the solar generation. The kilowatt-hours from the solar…
To properly site an array, keep three things in mind. 1. The orientation (azimuth) of the array is ideally situated to True South here in Tennessee. Modules facing north do not receive sufficient sunlight to make an adequate investment. 2. The tilt (pitch) of the mounting surface upon which the…
Modules can be attached to structures in a variety of different ways. The two most common for residential applications is a roof mount and a pole or multi-pole mount. Another great option is the solar canopy.
Solar Panels Solar modules are rugged, solid and built to withstand the elements. Since there are no moving parts besides electrons, there is very little maintenance (they might need cleaning once a year or in drought conditions). Our modules have a limited power warranty for 25 years. …
"Lightwave has been an awesome partner to deploy the solar+battery solution. Not only are they highly professional in responsiveness, meeting dates, and the installation itself, but they also feel like a partner, constantly listening to input from my end and applying it when needed..." -Julio Márquez
"Good folks working hard for you. Straight answers, and good quality work." -Richard Smith
"Great group of people that do quality work. ZERO complaints." -Jill Cutright
"The project was a little slow getting started but that was because LightWave Solar is one busy company. Once rolling, the workers showed upon time, worked hard, created little disruption, and entertained curious homeowners..." -Anne Child
"We interviewed a number of installers and Lightwave Solar was the most professional. We installed 10.2 KW and 2 Tesla power walls. Great system, our first neighborhood power outage, the system kicked in with out a flicker, every one in the neighborhood was out of power but us!..." -Homeowner in Jackson, TN
"The team at Lightwave Solar delivered a great product and went beyond my expectations to make sure I was happy with the solution delivered..." -Thomas Ratliff
"The CEO down to the installation crew was very professional, and addressed all our questions and concerns. We couldn’t be happier with our system!" -Jameson Cotter
"Excellent, turn-key solution for solar panels. They were very responsive to my emails."
-Matthew Lipton
"Lightwave Solar installed a 10 kw system on my building in Lebanon. The installation crew was very professional and completed the install in a morning. Lightwave handled all the permitting and negotiations with TVA/MTEMC..." -Peter Schulert
"The folks at LightWave Solar are awesome. They were patient and very responsive to my long list of questions prior to signing the contract. After signing the contract, they kept me updated on progress and walked me through steps that required my input on the permitting process..." -Mike Woodside