Solar, Roofing and Standby Generator Installation in Manasquan, NJ | Three Projects Inside Six Weeks

Manasquan, NJ · Client since October 2014

Robert and Sharon from Manasquan, NJ have been Green Sun Energy Services clients since October of 2014, and took on three projects inside six weeks the following spring – roof, generator and array, in that order.

A new roof in oyster gray

Finished on 18 March 2015: a single layer of shingles stripped to the sheathing and carted away rather than roofed over, then new composition shingle in oyster gray, warranted fifty years. The survey done for the array is what turned the roof into the first job rather than a later one: it found the existing roof due for replacement, and there is no sense laying panels over shingles that are on their way out.

A 16 kW Generac, and two well pumps

Commissioned on 31 March. The calculation asked for a minimum of 12 kW under NEC Article 220 Part IV and a 16 kW machine in a steel enclosure went in, behind a 200-amp managed whole-house transfer switch. The house is 1,731 square feet, which is small for a generator this size, and the reason sits in the load survey: two half-horsepower well pumps, alongside two refrigerators, a dishwasher, a washer and a gas dryer. On a well, an outage does not only mean no lights – it means no water at all, no taps and no shower until the power is back. A pump is also a motor load that draws a surge of current every time it starts, and two of them on one machine is what pushes the sizing up past what the square footage alone would suggest.

25 panels across four roof faces

April of 2015: 25 LG 300-watt modules at 7.5 kW, each with its own Enphase microinverter, rail-free, spread across four separate roof faces at 3.9, 2.1, 0.9 and 0.6 kW. Four orientations is exactly the case microinverters are made for, because each panel converts on its own – the two small faces contribute whatever they can without holding back the large one. Estimated at 8,296 kilowatt hours in the first year and interconnected by JCP&L in May. The array is leased rather than owned.

A service plan for the three installed systems

Robert and Sharon have since added a service plan covering the systems Green Sun installed. The plan includes an annual maintenance visit and an extended parts-and-labor warranty, and the most recent service on record was completed on 11 March 2026.

A house running a leased solar array, a whole-house standby generator and a roof under a fifty-year shingle warranty has several manufacturers and a leasing company already involved in what happens when something needs attention. A service plan adds a single point of contact for scheduled maintenance and for repairs, so that Robert and Sharon are not left sorting out which party covers what on their own.

One contractor, four trades

The roof went first because the array is fastened to it, and a generator on a well answers a different question from the panels entirely — a grid-tied system goes dark when the grid does, and on a well that means no water. The service plan that came later is the thread that connects all three: one scheduled visit, one warranty contact, one contractor who knows what was installed, when, and how. Robert and Sharon have worked with Green Sun across solar, roofing, standby power and ongoing maintenance — each piece chosen for what the house required, in the order the house required it.

"Glen and his staff did an outstanding job with the installation of the solar panels. I was informed on a regular basis as to the progress that was being made for the permits and work that had to be done once approvals were granted. The teams that installed the roof and generator also did an excellent job. This is a company that truly cares about their customers."

Why Robert and Sharon chose Green Sun Energy Services

One company designs the roof and solar system together, so there is no finger-pointing between a roofer and a solar installer.

Complete backup power, from sizing and installation to the service that keeps it ready.

What makes Green Sun Energy Services different

• Roofing: installed as a GAF Certified Roofing Contractor (#CE28608), with a GAF Timberline Lifetime Roofing System like the one on this home. On this home: a new roof over 2,000 sq ft.
• Solar: design and installation supervised by a NABCEP-certified professional (#PVA-111016-016148), with Enphase microinverters on every panel so each one reports its own output. On this home: a 7.5 kW solar array of 25 LG 300N1C-G3/35mm panels, an EnPhase M250-60-2LL-S22 Micro-Single inverter and the QuickMount mounting system.
• Standby generators: installed and serviced as a Generac Authorized Sales and Service Dealer, by factory-authorized Generac technicians. On this home: a Generac 6462 standby generator (16 kW LP / 16 kW NG) running on natural gas, on a 200-amp transfer switch (managed whole house) and serviced by Green Sun Energy Services.
• Warranty: backed by a 50-year roof warranty, a 5-year roofing workmanship warranty, a 5-year solar workmanship warranty and a 5-year generator workmanship warranty.
• Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 32 completed roofing projects, 139 completed solar projects and 446 completed standby generator projects across Monmouth County and 92 roofing projects, 362 solar projects and 623 standby generator projects throughout New Jersey.

Our work in Manasquan

Green Sun Energy Services has completed 1 roof replacement, 3 featured solar projects, 6 standby generator installations and 9 generator service customers in Manasquan. Manasquan, a borough on the Atlantic Ocean in Monmouth County, is served by JCP&L.

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Thinking about a new roof, solar, or a standby generator for your Manasquan home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.

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Questions from Manasquan homeowners

SolarWhat is the difference between a solar lease and a solar loan?

With a loan the homeowner generally buys and owns the system; with a lease a third party owns it and the homeowner pays for its use. Ownership is what decides incentives, certificate ownership, maintenance, warranties, how the system transfers on a house sale, insurance, residual value and any buyout rights.

SolarShould the system cover 100 percent of annual usage?

Often that is an attractive target, but it is not automatically the best design. Roof area, shading, the financing structure, future electricity use, equipment size, utility limits and roof condition all bear on it. A 90 to 95 percent offset on an excellent roof can be a better system than one forced onto shaded surfaces to reach a round number.

RoofingCan too many roof vents cause problems?

Yes. Mixing incompatible exhaust systems can disrupt airflow and cause one vent to pull air through another instead of through the soffits. The goal is balanced intake and exhaust that follows the roof and attic design.

RoofingHow do summer heat and humidity affect Manasquan, NJ roofs?

High attic temperatures can accelerate shingle aging and raise cooling loads, while humidity can contribute to condensation if attic ventilation and air sealing are poor. A roof replacement is a good time to evaluate the attic rather than focusing only on the exterior surface.

RoofingShould I remove items from attic shelves during a roof replacement?

Fragile items should be protected, because vibration from tear-off and fastening can disturb dust or loosely stored objects. Items hanging on walls immediately below the roof may also be worth securing.

Standby generatorDoes a generator need a concrete pad?

Not universally. Approved alternative support systems are permitted for applicable models. Concrete or an engineered platform may still be required because of the site conditions, flood requirements, anchoring, municipal requirements or structural design -- but it is not automatic.

Standby generatorCan a fence be put around the generator?

Potentially, but a fence cannot encroach on the required airflow, exhaust and service clearances. A removable screening panel suits some installations, though technicians still need room to open the machine and work on it safely. Local zoning may separately require or regulate screening.