Monthly Archives: June 2009

Solar LED Lamps

Q: Hi, I want to help the 2 million displaced Pakistanis by buying Solar LED lamps and replacing them with the Kerosen Lamps that are burning down many tents. Do you who are the manufacturers of these Solar LED lamps? Thanks Atif Asked by atif A: We do not know the manufacturers, but we do [...]

Is the Federal 30% Tax Credit applied to the gross or net cost of a system?

Q: Is the 30% tax incentive applied to the amount before or after the utility company rebate. Some companies are saying before some companies like yours say after. It seems as though no one has the facts. I also wonder if a business can apply for both a 30% residential and 30% commercial tax credit [...]

Are DIY solar panels worth the effort to save money?

Q: A 3-4KW residential grid tied PV system costs about $25-$39,000 for panels & install. That is still too much $ even w/incentives, payback being 12+ years. So I keep reading about DIY panels (100W apparently you solder cells & assemble yourself). Intended more to power specific appliances, they can be connected & grid tied [...]

Where can I go to get a loan for a solar panel system?

Q: Where can I go to get a loan for a solar panel system. Are there specific banks you recommend? Is a down payment required? Asked by Justin A: You can finance your system in a number of different ways. The easiest way is through home equity. If that is not available there are a [...]

Free Solar In California, Save Money Today

Here’s a great comment I’d like to share with you all.  One of our readers, Matt, was able to give us a complete breakdown of not only his experience with solar but its full fiscal benefits realized by owning the system.   To my surprise I was amazed at how fast the system paid itself [...]

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