Does Solar Really Work in Fairbanks? What Alaska Homeowners Should Know
It’s one of the first questions we hear at Gensolar: “Solar in Alaska? Really?” The short answer is yes. With the right design, solar can cut your power bills and keep your home running when the grid goes down.
Long summer days do a lot of the work
Fairbanks gets close to 22 hours of daylight around the summer solstice. Through spring and summer, a solar system is producing power for much of the day. Many Alaska systems make most of their yearly energy in those long months and earn credit that helps carry you through the darker winter.
Cold weather is not the enemy
Solar panels run more efficiently in cold temperatures than in extreme heat. Bright, clear winter days, with sunlight reflecting off the snow, can still produce useful power. Panels are also built to handle heavy snow and wind, and a good roof or ground mount design helps snow slide off.
Where batteries come in
Alaska winters bring storms and outages. Pairing solar with a battery such as the Tesla Powerwall stores your solar power and keeps essentials running when the grid is down. Gensolar is a Tesla partner for solar and Powerwall in Alaska.
If you want backup power without solar, an automatic Generac standby generator switches on by itself when the power goes out. Many homeowners choose a battery for everyday savings and a generator as long-run backup for the coldest stretches.
Is solar right for your home or business?
It depends on your roof or land, how much power you use, and your goals. A short site review answers most of it. When we visit, we look at:
Your current electric bills and usage
Roof angle, shading and space for panels, or ground-mount options
Whether you want battery backup, a generator, or both
Financing and available incentives (these change, so we’ll walk through what applies to you today)
Talk to a local team
Gensolar serves homes, businesses and public institutions across Fairbanks and Alaska. We treat our customers like family, and we’ll give you straight answers about whether solar fits your situation.
Call 907-290-3333 or email info@gensolar.net for a free consultation, or visit us at 29 College Rd, Suite 14, Fairbanks, AK 99701.