Invest in Solar Products that Last
A high-quality solar power system helps you reduce reliance on the grid while delivering 25+ years of clean, renewable energy. With essential components like solar panels, inverters, battery systems, and monitoring tools, our systems are designed for maximum performance and reliability, supported by top-tier equipment and expert post-installation services.
Solar Solutions
Solar Panels
Discover the best solar panels for your home with our expert guidance, evaluating factors like efficiency, durability, warranties, and cost to deliver high-performing, reliable, and customized energy solutions.
Solar Inverters
Solar Mounting Systems
A reliable mounting system is crucial for securing solar panels and preventing roof leaks, which is why we use aesthetically pleasing mounting systems, designed for durability, electrical bonding, and roof warranty protection.
Batteries
Ensure energy independence and resilience with a battery backup system from Green Sun Energy Services, offering reliable, efficient energy storage that integrates seamlessly with solar installations to provide uninterrupted power during outages while reducing grid reliance and your carbon footprint.
Monitoring
All our solar panel systems are designed with Tier-1 products, ensuring high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient installations. The SolarBase™ program takes this further by offering a complete energy management solution focused on maximizing production and financial benefits. Each SolarBase™ package includes remote system monitoring, maintenance and support, and a money-back energy production guarantee. To simplify decisions, we’ve curated four PV Solar Packages tailored to meet diverse needs.
SolarBase
- Best for homeowners who can pay for the system up front or short term loan, and plan to stay in their home for 9+ years.
- A lifetime of free electricity and 15-years of SREC-II income.
- REC, Hyundai, Jinko or JA solar panels.
- Enphase microinverters with panel level monitoring and 25-year replacement warranty.
- Unirac mounting system with 25-year warranty.
- 25-year roof leak and workmanship warranty.
- 25-year production guarantee.
- Pay by check or enjoy $99 down, 5 to 25-year financing.
LeaseBase
- Best for homeowners who cannot use the tax credit or only plan to stay in their home for a few years.
- No system ownership, 30% Federal tax credit, or SRECs.
- Hyundai solar panels.
- Enphase microinverters with panel level monitoring and 25-year replacement warranty.
- Unirac mounting system with 25-year warranty.
- 10-year roof leak and 25-year workmanship warranty.
- 25-year production guarantee.
- $0 down, 25-year Lease with 0% to 2.99% annual escalator.
The guide provides a high-level comparison of various top-tier brands like Jinko, Qcells, Panasonic, and REC, considering factors such as efficiency, temperature coefficient, warranty, and price. The goal is to help consumers select the best solar panels for their needs, whether focusing on performance or budget.
Selecting the Best Solar Panel for Your House
Top choices include REC, Hyundai, Jinko Solar, and JA Solar—and the good news is you really can’t make a bad decision with any of them. REC’s Alpha Pure-RX panels offer premium efficiency and excellent heat performance for long-term reliability, while Hyundai’s panels deliver strong all-weather performance backed by a Tier 1, South Korea–based manufacturer. Jinko Solar’s Eagle series provides high output and proven durability with advanced N-type TOPCon technology, and JA Solar stands out with double-glass bifacial panels built for longevity and added rear-side energy gain. The right choice comes down to your roof, your timeline, and what’s available—each of these brands is a proven, bankable option.
| Feature | REC | Jinko | JA Solar | Hyundai |
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| Power Output | 460 Watts | 430 Watts | 440 Watts | 435 / 440 Watts |
| Efficiency | 21.7% | 21.76% | 22.5% | 22.28 / 22.53% |
| Temperature Coefficients of Pmax | -0.24%/°C | -0.29%/°C | -0.29%/°C | -0.30%/°C |
| Output Warranty | 92% by the 25th Yr | 89.4% by the 25th Yr | 87.4% by the 25th Yr | 89.4% by the 25th Yr |
| Materials Workmanship Warranty | 25 Years | 25 Years | 25 Years | 25 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 25 Years | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bankability | High | High | High | High |
| Country of Origin | Singapore | China | China | South Korea |
| FEOC Compliant (click for more) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Price | $¢ | $ | $ | $ |
| Overall Recommendation | Best for homeowners seeking solar ownership with long-term performance and reliability. | Ideal for homeowners wanting high output and modern technology at a competitive price. | Perfect for homeowners looking for exceptional durability and long-term value. | Great for homeowners that want premium performance quality and a great price. |
Solar inverters are essential for converting DC electricity from solar panels into AC electricity for home use. Key inverter types include string inverters, power optimizers, and microinverters. Each has advantages: string inverters suit sunny, simple rooftops; power optimizers enhance system efficiency in shaded areas; and microinverters offer panel-level optimization.
String Inverter
SolarEdge Optimized Inverter
Enphase Microinverter
What are the Best Solar Inverters?
Solar inverters are crucial components of a solar energy system, converting the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) power used in homes and businesses. There are three main types of inverters: string inverters, microinverters, and power optimizers, each with unique benefits for different installations. Leading brands like Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, and Fronius offer reliable options tailored to various needs. Key factors when choosing an inverter include efficiency, warranty length, price, and system compatibility.
| Feature | Microinverter | Optimized Inverter | String Inverter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Enphase | SolarEdge | SMA |
| Efficiency | ✅ 97.2% | ✅ 99% | ✅ 97.5% |
| Scalability | ✅ Easy to expand (each panel independent) | ⚠️ Moderate (requires additional optimizers and inverter sizing) | ❌ Limited (expansion requires new inverter if capacity is exceeded) |
| Shading Performance | ✅ Excellent (each panel works independently) | ⚠️ Good (optimizers minimize shading impact, but still relies on string-based operation) | ❌ Poor (shading on one panel affects the whole string) |
| Reliability | ✅ High (rigorous testing, independent panel operation) | ⚠️ Moderate (power optimizers improve resilience but inverter failures reported) | ✅ High (proven track record, but relies on string-level operation) |
| Materials Workmanship Warranty | ✅ 25 Years | ⚠️ 12-25 Years | ❌ 10 Years |
| Labor Warranty | ⚠️ 3 Years | ⚠️ 5 Years | ⚠️ 5 Years |
| Panel Level Monitoring | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Battery Ready | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| EV Charger Ready | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Bankability | ✅ High | ✅ High | ✅ High |
| Manufacturing Location | USA | USA | Germany |
| Price | $$¢ | $$ | $ |
| Overall Recommendation | Choose Enphase if you want the most reliable, long-term solution with panel-level optimization, especially for shaded or multi-orientation roofs. | Choose SolarEdge if you want a high-efficiency hybrid system with a cost-effective DC-coupled battery option, but don’t mind relying on a central inverter. | Choose SMA if you need a simple, cost-effective string inverter solution for a non-shaded, single-plane roof with lower upfront costs but less flexibility. |
Which Solar Inverter is Right for Your Home?
When investing in solar energy, choosing the right inverter is just as important as selecting the best solar panels. Your inverter impacts system performance, reliability, and long-term savings.
If reliability and long-term value are your top priorities, the Enphase IQ8 Series Microinverter is the better choice. With a 25-year warranty, industry-leading field-tested durability, and panel-level optimization, Enphase ensures maximum energy production—even in shaded conditions or partial system failures. Unlike traditional string inverters, Enphase microinverters allow each solar panel to operate independently, reducing the risk of system-wide failures and improving overall efficiency.
On the other hand, the SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter is a solid choice for cost-conscious homeowners who want a high-efficiency system with centralized energy management. It offers up to 99% efficiency and works seamlessly with DC-coupled battery storage. However, SolarEdge’s standard 12-year warranty (extendable for an additional fee) and reported reliability concerns make it a higher-risk investment compared to Enphase.
Final Verdict
For most homeowners, Enphase IQ8 Series is the smarter long-term investment due to its superior reliability, 25-year warranty, and microinverter technology that protects your solar investment for decades to come.
Pairing EnPhase Micro Inverters With Solar Panels
It’s perfectly normal for your solar panels to have a higher wattage rating than your Enphase microinverters. In fact, this pairing is intentional. Solar panels are rated in perfect lab conditions, but real-world factors like temperature and shading reduce their actual output. By slightly oversizing your panels, the inverter can work closer to full capacity more often, generating more power throughout the year.
With Enphase microinverters, each panel operates independently for maximum efficiency, safety, and reliability, ensuring your system produces the most energy possible—year after year.
A robust and durable solar mounting system is a crucial component that securely holds solar panels in place on rooftops or the ground. It is designed to ensure the stability and safety of the panels under various weather conditions. These systems are typically made from corrosion-resistant materials and are engineered to prevent roof damage, optimize panel positioning, and facilitate proper drainage. Depending on the installation type, mounting systems can be roof-based or ground-based, with different configurations for pitched, flat, and other types of roofs.
Built for strength, simplicity, and curb appeal.
Your roof’s first line of defense is the mounting system. We now standardize on Unirac NXT UMOUNT™ with StrongHold™ Butyl attachments for pitched roofs.
Benefits include:
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Clean curb appeal: low-profile rails, optional hidden end clamps, and tidy integrated wire management inside the rail’s open channel.
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Fewer roof penetrations: robust spans with a structural internal splice that can even be installed in a cantilever—reducing parts and speeding up installations.
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Flashless waterproofing: StrongHold™ Butyl creates a reliable, peel-and-stick seal with no lifted shingles or messy sealant.
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Proven & certified: UL 2703 / UL 3741 listings and a 25-year limited product warranty from Unirac, backed by ISO 9001 / 14001 / OHSAS 18001 quality programs.
Metering Requirements
To qualify for SRECs, solar installations must be equipped with a revenue-grade meter that meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C12.1-2008. This meter, often referred to as a "production meter," records the cumulative kilowatt-hours (kWh) generated by the solar system. The recorded monthly kWh production is essential for determining the number of SRECs the system has generated. It's important to note that this production meter is separate from the standard electric meter used by utilities to measure electricity consumption.
Monitoring Requirements
Effective monitoring is crucial for tracking the performance of your solar system and promptly addressing any issues. All programs include panel-level monitoring, allowing for detailed insights into each panel's performance. This capability helps in identifying and resolving performance issues swiftly, ensuring optimal energy production from your solar installation.
By adhering to these metering and monitoring standards, solar energy systems in New Jersey can accurately report their energy production, facilitating the generation and trading of SRECs, which can lead to additional financial incentives for homeowners and businesses.
Home energy storage solutions, such as Enphase's IQ Battery, allow you to store excess solar energy for use during power outages or when solar production is low. These systems help optimize energy efficiency and reduce reliance on the grid. With options like Enphase's storage paired with solar panels, you can improve energy independence while managing electricity costs. Available systems vary in size and capabilities, providing customizable solutions for your energy needs.
Reliable, Scalable Home Energy Storage Solutions
Enphase IQ Batteries offer dependable home energy storage that ensures a reliable backup during power outages. These batteries are designed to provide backup for essential home appliances, maintaining functionality even when the grid goes down. They are scalable, allowing homeowners to add more storage as needed, and come with a 15-year warranty. Enphase’s low-voltage design enhances safety while offering over-the-air updates for continuous system optimization. The batteries integrate seamlessly with solar panel systems, providing a complete energy solution for greater control over energy use and costs.
Affordable, Reliable Solar—From a Company You Can Trust!
Since 2010, Green Sun Energy Services, LLC has helped homeowners and small businesses take advantage of New Jersey’s solar incentives—reducing or even eliminating their electric bills while protecting against future rate hikes.
As a locally owned company, we focus on trust, reliability, and exceptional customer support. With flexible financing, expert installation, and industry-leading warranties, we make adopting solar energy simple, affordable, and stress-free.
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Primary Solar Service Areas In New Jersey
Green Sun Energy Services delivers professional solar design and installation across Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Somerset, Mercer, and Union counties. Based in Middletown, NJ, our NABCEP-certified professionals help homeowners lower their electric bills with high-performing solar systems tailored to your roof, energy usage, and local utility requirements. We handle everything—from system design and permitting to installation, activation, and ongoing support—so going solar is simple and stress-free. Explore our primary service areas below to see how we help New Jersey homes save with solar.
Monmouth County - Aberdeen | Allenhurst | Allentown | Asbury Park | Atlantic Highlands | Avon-by-the-Sea | Belford | Belmar | Bradley Beach | Brielle | Clarksburg | Cliffwood Beach | Colts Neck | Cream Ridge | Eatontown | Englishtown | Fair Haven | Farmingdale | Fort Monmouth | Freehold | Hazlet | Highlands | Holmdel | Hornerstown | Howell | Imlaystown | Keansburg | Keyport | Leonardo | Lincroft | Little Silver | Loch Arbour | Locust | Long Branch | Manalapan | Manasquan | Marlboro | Matawan | Middletown | Millhurst | Millstone | Monmouth Beach | Navesink | Neptune | Oakhurst | Ocean Township | Oceanport | Port Monmouth | Red Bank | Robertsville | Rumson | Sea Bright | Sea Girt | Shrewsbury | Smithburg | Southard | Spring Lake | Strathmore | Tinton Falls | Union Beach| Wall Township | Wanamassa | Wickatunk
Ocean County - Barnegat Light | Barnegat Township | Bay Head | Beach Haven | Beachwood | Berkeley Township | Brick Township | Dover Beaches | Eagleswood Township | Forked River | Harvey Cedars | Island Heights | Jackson Township | Lacey Township | Lanoka Harbor | Lakehurst | Lavallette | Little Egg Harbor Township | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | Manchester Township | Manahawkin | Mantoloking | Mystic Island | Ocean Gate | Ocean Township | Pine Beach | Plumsted Township | New Egypt | Point Pleasant | Point Pleasant Beach | Seaside Heights | Seaside Park | Ship Bottom | South Toms River | Stafford Township | Surf City | Toms River Township | Tuckerton | Waretown | Whiting
Middlesex County - Avenel | Barber | Brownville | Carteret | Chrome | Clearbrook Park | Colonia | Concordia | Cranbury | Crossmans | Dayton | Dunellen | East Brunswick | Edgebrook | Edison | Ernston | Fords | Gillespie | Heathcote | Helmetta | Highland Park | Iselin | Jamesburg | Kendall Park | Laurence Harbor | Lincoln Park | Madison Park | Melrose | Metuchen | Middlesex | Milltown | Monmouth Junction | Monroe Township | Morgan Heights | New Brunswick | Old Bridge | Perth Amboy | Plainsboro Center | Port Reading | Princeton Meadows | Raritan Gardens | Rossmoor | Sayre Woods | Sayreville | Sewaren | Society Hill | South Amboy | South Plainfield | South River | Spotswood | West Carteret | Westons Mills | Woodbridge
Somerset County - Belle Mead | Bernardsville | Blackwells Mills | Blawenburg | Bound Brook | Bradley Gardens | Clyde | East Millstone | Far Hills | Finderne | Franklin Township | Gladstone | Green Knoll | Griggstown | Harlingen | Kingston | Manville | Martinsville | Middlebush | Millstone Borough | Mine Brook | North Plainfield | Peapack | Pleasant Plains | Raritan | Rocky Hill | Skillman | Somerset | Somerville | South Bound Brook | Ten Mile Run | Voorhees | Watchung | Weston | Zarephath and surrounding cities
Mercer County - Ewing | Groveville | Hamilton Square | Hightstown | Hillcrest | Hopewell | Lawrenceville | Mercerville | Pennington | Princeton | Robbinsville | Trenton | Twin Rivers | White Horse | Yardville
Union County - Union | Elizabeth | Linden | Plainfield | Rahway | Summit | Westfield | Berkeley Heights | Clark | Cranford | Hillside | Scotch Plains | Springfield Township | Union Township | Winfield Township | Fanwood | Garwood | Kenilworth | Mountainside | New Providence | Roselle | Roselle Park