Funding Solar

COMMENTARY

• Leasing used to be the primary way to get solar but became not so consumer friendly
• Solar loans are buying to own involving origination fees and interest rates that vary depending on what the customer desires
• Example cost of a 10,000 kw system should be around 3 to 4 bucks a watt
• Solar companies are not required to have a roofing license
• Solar installed correctly the first time will save money in the long run

How Solar Functions

COMMENTARY

• Solar power comes off the panels to the electrical service panel
• From the panel, power is pushed to the home and to the grid using a bidirectional meter
• Utility power outages automatically shuts down solar to protect utility workers
• Batteries can be charged and used from solar during an outage
• Solar options for those in apartments and condos. Unless you own the roof, none
• SVSS analysis starts at the electrical panel, roof check, examine utility bills and demand

Batteries Versus Number Of Panels

COMMENTARY

• Estimating the number of panels needed to work with batteries

CALLER

• Charles is the person in the story Rosie mentioned in Segment 1. He gives high marks about working with Sun Valley Solar to solve his power backup for his wife’s medical condition. Consumer focus with a quality product