Renewable Solar Panels System
Solar panels (arrays of photovoltaic, or PV, cells) use renewable energy from the sun, and are a clean and environmentally sound means of collecting solar energy. Every year, an increasing wealth of information relating to solar panels and the field of photovoltaic technology emerges. This means that nowadays it’s very easy to learn how solar panels work, how they are manufactured, where to buy them, and how to set them up. If you are looking for information on solar panels and don’t know where to start, one suggestion is to learn more about how these photovoltaic cells can provide energy solutions and then you can decide how important solar energy is to you and your situation.
Are you looking to install solar panels for your home or business? Solar panels can be a great investment that not only saves you money and increases the value of your property, but also helps the environment while it’s helping your wallet and bank account.
Solar power is fast becoming price competitive with conventional energy sources, and in states like California, there are great rebates and incentives in place to compensate you for the power you produce and help offset your initial investment cost. There are also an expanding number of solar financing options and in many cases you can get solar panels installed on your home and be cash flow positive on your investment within the first year
As the solar industry has grown and matured over the last decade, the cost to put solar panels on your home have significantly decreased, dropping more than 40% in the last few years alone. There’s never been a better time to make the move to solar for renewable clean energy for your home or business.
Energy Efficiency of Your Home or Business
Have you made the low cost, easy to implement changes that can reduce your energy bill before you replace your utility company with a clean, renewable solar panel system? Taking simple steps like switching to CFL light bulbs, high efficiency appliances, using smart power strips that turn off electronics when they are not being used, and making sure your windows, doors, and insulation are helping you save energy inside can make a huge difference in your electricity usage. This is called “demand management.” If you haven’t made these changes yet, it is a good idea to contact a professional who can conduct energy audits on your home and show you how to cut down your costs. Also, it is a good idea to find out if there are any workshops on solar energy design and installation taking place in your area.
If you live in the Bay Area, Palm Springs, or San Diego County, contact a solar energy systems specialist today and to find out more information about solar electricity, solar hot water, PV installation, and other solar energy solutions.
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West Coast Solar (WCS) ready to help you reduce your next electric bill.
West Coast Solar (WCS) is ready to help you reduce your next electric bill. We are getting a huge inflow of customers wanting to take advantage of the solar panel tax rebates and we have the people to help. Our in house engineering team, solar panel installers, and solar consultants can help guide you to a custom solar panel system for your home or business. Yes, we even have commercial solar panel applications along with residential solar panel systems.
We are even seeing our customers electric bills get reduced to only taxes or fees per month. In most cases under $10.00 a month with the right custom solar system!
Call us today at 619 557-0446 or fill out this Free In Home Solar Analysis form to schedule an appointment today.
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SOLAR : SAVE MONEY, INCREASE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
I have been going over some of the bills from the last few years. My utility company, San Diego Gas and Electric has been increasing the cost of electricity around 7% annually.
Based on conditions here in CA state:
- The average home owner chooses to install a 4
- With rebates and incentives, the final system cost is about $10-11K.
- Over the course of the system life (25 years), the electricity generated will cost $0.09 per KWh. Currently, SDG&E electricity averages $0.158 KWh (increasing at 7% per year).
- Without inflation, that equals a savings of $29,000.00.
Also, based on conditions in CA state:
- the average home owner chooses to install an 80 SF/80 Gallon solar hot water system. This will supply a family of four with 80% of their hot water annually.
- With rebates and incentives that system cost is around $3,800.
- Over the course of the system life (25 years), the energy converted by this system will cost $0.03 per KWh. Currently, CA electricity averages $0.158 KWh (increases 7% per year)
- Without inflation, that equals a savings of $16,500.00.
Of course, these are long term investments. In order to realize this type of savings, a homeowner will have to stay put for 25 years. That is a rarity these days.
Solar systems retain almost all of their pre-incentive/rebate value when added to a structure as a capital improvement. Here is a list of residential home improvements and the values added to a typical house:
- Two story addition: 94%
- Bathroom remodel: 93%
- Major Kitchen Remodel: 91%
- Solar System: 90%
- Basement finish/remodel: 89%
- Siding: 88%
- Roof Replacement: 85%
- Deck: 84%
- Hot tub: 84%
- Family room addition: 82%
- Sun room: 75%
- Garage addition: 70%
- Backup power generator: 58%
Of course, if the rebates and incentives are considered, then the installation of a solar system is cash positive from day one. What this means is the homeowner pays $11-12K but gets $32,000 of additional home value. I can’t think of a better deal than that. Go Solar and you will be spinning back to savings…
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