Bill from Ocean City, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since May of 2026. In June we fitted 101 feet of six-inch black PVC-coated critter guard around an existing solar array. Guard is almost always bought after the fact, because it is not part of a standard solar installation and most owners never hear of it until something has already moved in underneath. The gap beneath the panels is sheltered, shaded and warm, and on a barrier island it is one of the few genuinely dry places on a roof, which makes it valuable property to a squirrel or a nesting bird. The mesh closes that perimeter and sits at the edge of the array rather than over the panels, so nothing about how the system performs changes.
Project Facts
- Location
- Ocean City, NJ
- Service
- Solar Critter Guard
- Client since
- May 2026
Solar questions from Ocean City homeowners
Are all mounting systems much the same?
No. They differ substantially in attachment method, waterproofing, rail design, materials, wind rating and installation requirements. Residential systems should use appropriately listed components installed to the manufacturer's instructions, and the residential code requires rooftop mounting and structural systems to satisfy the applicable structural and listing requirements.
Who receives the certificates on a leased system?
That depends on the lease or power purchase agreement. Where solar is third-party owned, the system owner commonly retains the renewable-energy certificates and related incentives because it owns the generating equipment. The contract should say explicitly who owns the environmental attributes.
What should a Ocean City homeowner look for in a solar company?
One that can design, permit, interconnect, install, commission, monitor and service the system, and explain the structure accurately. That means twelve months of real usage, a realistic production model, correct kW and kWh arithmetic, orientation and shading, structural capacity, the rooftop code requirements, the electrical articles for photovoltaic systems and grid interconnection, rapid shutdown, manufacturer installation instructions, utility interconnection and net metering, incentive registration, roof age and condition, penetration and waterproofing detail, the panel, inverter, mounting and workmanship warranties, monitoring, and service after the installation. The question worth asking is not who quoted least, but which company has designed the best long-term system for the house and will still be able to support it years from now.