Wade "Solar" Webb

Solar Systems Designer

Solar Power Advocate

Q. How long have you been involved in the photovoltaic industry?

A. Wade Webb and Diane Tegarden began in the photovoltaic industry as Solar Webb, Inc. in May 1995.


Q. Who are Wade Webb and Diane Tegarden, and what is their background?
A. Wade Webb, President of Solar Webb, Inc. has been a State of California Licensed contractor since 1986. He and his business partner, Diane Tegarden, who had formed a security alarm company in 1986, saw a need for an alternative source of power for their customer's systems after the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

In May of 1995 they began working with photovoltaic (PV) modules and low voltage solar electric systems. They incorporated under the Solar Webb, Inc. name, designing and installing off the grid systems using photovoltaic and battery back-up systems. In 1996, after deregulation in California and the approval of net metering, Solar Webb, Inc. began installing utility grid connected systems in both residential and commercial markets all over the Greater LA area. Their company installed over 500 kW of PV systems, before closing for business in April 2007.

FAQS--->FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLAR POWER

Q. How does it work with the utility grid?
A. The solar panels generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. This electricity is conditioned by the power inverter to match the electricity coming from the utility grid.

Q. Does the system work when the regular power (the utility grid) is down?
A. Yes, if you choose a system that has a battery pack, it will provide power to those circuits you select as critical loads. You might choose the refrigerator, computers, some lighting circuits, heater fan, TV or whatever you feel should have back-up power.

Q. How do I find out about the federal and state rebates?
A. For more information on Federal rebates, click on this link:
Million Solar Roofs Program
For information on State rebates:
California's Green Grid Program

Q. Does a warranty program cover the system? How long will my solar electric system last?
A. Solar Webb, Inc. provides a 5-year complete system warranty, including labor and equipment. The solar modules are warrantied for 20 to 25 years and should last longer. The electricity inverter box is warrantied for 5 years. With proper maintenance your system should last for a minimum of 25 years.

Q. What happens when we generate more power than we're using?
A. Excess electricity is fed back into the utility grid for others to use. Your electric meter spins backwards to credit you for all energy sent into the electric grid. You are billed for the difference between the electricity you generate and the energy you use.