Niishu Sustainable

➤ location

700 Bear Street
White Shield, ND 58775

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

☎ contact

Phone: (701)

Purpose/Mission Statement:

• To empower the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara people of the Three Affiliated Tribes by providing affordable, sovereign solar energy solutions, directly addressing the burdens of high energy costs on low-income households.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.) What is Solar Energy?

 A.) A home solar energy system is essentially a mini power plant built on your roof (or property) that harnesses the sun's energy to power your home.

 Q.) How does it work? (The Simple Flow)

 A.) 

1. Sunlight Hits Solar Panels
   Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, usually mounted on your roof, are made of semiconductor materials (like silicon). When sunlight (photons) hits these cells, it excites electrons, creating a direct current (DC) of electricity.

2. DC Electricity to Inverter
   This DC electricity is then sent to a solar inverter.

3. Inverter Converts to AC
   The inverter is the "brain" of the system. It converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type of power used by all your home's appliances and the main electrical grid.

4. Powering Your Home
   The AC electricity then flows to your home's main electrical panel, powering your lights, appliances, and electronic devices.

5. Excess Energy (Net Metering or Storage)

   • Net Metering: If your panels produce more electricity than your home is currently using, the excess is sent back to the utility grid. In most areas with "net metering" policies, your utility company will give you credits for this excess energy, which can offset the cost of electricity you pull from the grid at night or on cloudy days.

   • Battery Storage (Optional): You can also add a battery storage system to store this excess energy for later use, such as at night or during power outages, providing greater energy independence.

6. Drawing from the Grid
   When your solar panels aren't producing enough electricity (e.g., at night, on heavily overcast days), your home automatically draws power from the utility grid, ensuring you always have electricity.
     

 Q.) What types of solar options are available?

 A.)  Rooftop Solar & Ground Mount Solar

Q.) Why is solar energy good for your home?

A.)

•  Reduce or eliminate electricity bills

• Protect against rising energy costs

• Tax credit and incentives

• Reduce carbon footprint

• Conservation of natural resources

• Improved water quality

• Water conservation

• Long lifespan of solar panels

• Minimal maintenance

• Greater control over your energy

• Backup power (with Battery storage)