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.............................................................................................................. 5  \nWhen am I eligible? .................................................................................................... 5  \nHow do I take it? ........................................................................................................ 6  \nWhat information do I need to file? ......................................................................... 6  \nSystem components and terms ................................................................................... 7  \nImportant records to keep ........................................................................................... 8  \nInsurance ........................................................................................................................ 9  \nMonitoring your solar array .......................................................................................... 10  \nHow do I access my system monitoring? ............................................................... 10  \nWhat can I see with system monitoring? ................................................................ 10  \nWill the monitoring tell me if something is wrong? ............................................... 11  \nMaintenance ................................................................................................................... 12  \nWill I need to replace anything in the future? ........................................................ 12  \nHow will I know if something isn’t working? .......................................................... 12  \nDo I need to wash my solar modules? ..................................................................... 13  \nShould I clear snow from my modules? .................................................................. 14  \nWhen should I get solar check-ups? ....................................................................... 14  \nWho do I ask for help? ............................................................................................... 15  \nWhat if my roof needs repairs? ................................................................................ 15  \nWarranties ...................................................................................................................... 16  \nWhat do product warranties do? ............................................................................. 16  \nWhat do power production warranties do? ............................................................ 16  \nWhat about labor or installation warranties? ........................................................ 17  \nHow do I make a claim on a warranty? .................................................................... 18  \nIs my solar array’s energy production guaranteed? ............................................. 18  \nDealing with loss of utility power ................................................................................ 19  \nWhat happens if the power goes out? ..................................................................... 19  \nWhat about battery storage? ....................................................................................... 20  \nTable of Contents  \nSelling your solar home ................................................................................................ 21  \nThinking about selling that great solar home of yours?........................................ 21  \nRecycling solar equipm","cbCaipvLKXtOPusN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipvLKXtOPusN","pdf",7922683,"English","# Introduction\n## About Solar United Neighbors\n## Taking the tax credit\n## System components and terms\n## Important records to keep\n## Insurance\n## Monitoring your solar array\n## Maintenance\n## Warranties\n## Dealing with loss of utility power\n## Selling your solar home\n## Recycling solar equipment\n## Location specific information\n## Dealing with billing issues","[{\"question\":\"Who is Solar United Neighbors and what is the purpose of this guide?\",\"answer\":\"Solar United Neighbors is a 501(c)3 national organization representing the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters. 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