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.
Why Bill chose Green Sun Energy Services
More than solar panels: a professionally managed energy system, from design and permitting through installation, inspection, activation and ongoing support.
What makes Green Sun Energy Services different
- Solar: design and installation supervised by a NABCEP-certified professional (#PVA-111016-016148). On this home: a solar array and 101 ft of critter guard.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with completed solar projects across Cape May County and 361 solar projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Ocean City
Ocean City, a city on a barrier island in Cape May County, is served by Atlantic City Electric.
Generate electricity on your roof and use it to help power your vehicle.
Thinking about solar for your Ocean City home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
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Project Facts
- Location
- Ocean City, NJ
- Service
- Solar Critter Guard
- Client since
- May 2026
- Critter guard fitted
- 101 ft
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.