How Does Solar Work?

Written by
Stephen Vernon
Published on
January 9, 2026

UPDATED: The Solar Tax Credit expired in 2025.

It's a common question that gets asked frequently.

This video walks through: UPDATED: The Solar Tax Credit expired in 2025.

  • Direct and alternating current
  • Electrical grid tied systems and how a battery might help
  • Types of solar mounts
  • 30% Federal tax credit UPDATED: The Solar Tax Credit expired in 2025.
  • SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Certificates
  • How Cenvar brings trust to the solar industry

Solar energy isn't for everyone and there are a ton of questions that may not be answered from watching this video. If you have other questions that you'd like answered, Cenvar Roofing & Solar is here to give you the truth.

Check out our other resource: 9 Lies Commonly Told To Solar Customers

We'd love to have the opportunity to get your questions answered - Don't hesitate to reach out!

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