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Here we will put pictures of a recently-completed residential project and describe some of the features that make this home special.
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and Federal Tax Credits reduce ROI 1KWH Grid Connected Photovoltaic System: This is the best way to get started, a 1 KWH system. The system produces 1 kilowatt of power
for each hour the sun is up on a clear day. Here in the sunny south we can expect to see 268 day of clear sky. In the winter
time we get about 5 hours of sun a day and 10 in the summer. It is estimated we could get as much as 1825 KWH per
year from a 1 KWH system. The most important part is the production in the peak hours of the summer when energy cost are at
their highest price. Summer peak rates can be 20 to 35 cents per KWH depending on your energy supplier. Installation will
take 1 business day with no interruption of power. The upfront cost is $9,999.00 Installed. Tax credit is 6500 for
residential. Installations vary by design. Systems can be installed on the ground, on poles or on a building.
Solar Hot Water System: State and Federal Tax Credits cover upto 65 % of the cost to install. These systems are the simplest idea of the solar revolution. Put water in tubes out in the sun and circulate the water into the house. There is no limit on the amount of hot water you can produce. With the addition of a radiant home heating system your winter heating cost will be reduced. On a clear winter day the water can reach over 160 degrees F. Heating your water and warming your home. A solar hot water system in conjunction with a photovoltaic system has the greatest bang for the buck. Your hot water heater’s electric demand is cut by 70% and you will be producing power from the PV system. Reduction in demand and power creation is the key to reducing our demand for oil. Pricing for solar hot water systems depends on the size of the system you want. Prices start at $4000.00 for the installed system. Your after tax cost of the $4000.00 system is less than 900.00, RIO is 4yrs. |
