Friday, November 18, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Solar Financing Options
Recap of Solar Financing:
There
are many different financing options available for PV systems. You may
purchase a PV system or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement
(PPA). Below you will find information about owning vs. leasing/PPA and
the advantages and disadvantages of both options.
You may purchase a PV system or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA). Each has its own benefits and disadvantages.
| Owning | Leasing | |
| What are you buying? | ||
| Buying an asset | Buying a service, usually with a purchase option | |
| What is included in the purchase? | ||
| Generally will not include inverter replacement, O&M, insurance, may include monitoring | Generally includes O&M, inverter replacement, insurance, monitoring | |
| What are the tax implications? | ||
| Need to have the tax appetite to make use of the 30% ITC. If financed through home equity loan, then get tax deduction | Solar services provider has the tax appetite for the 30% ITC AND can make use of commercial depreciation tax benefit | |
| What are the risks? | ||
| Responsible for O&M | Longevity of the solar services provider | |
| What happens if I move? | ||
| New homeowner buys the asset | Can transfer payments to new homeowner or must buy out the remainder of the contract at 'fair market value' | |
| What are the financial benefits? | ||
| Return on investment in the form of lower electricity bills and increased home value | No or little up-front cost, benefits from commercial depreciation tax credit, usually cash positive or neutral in year 1 | |
You may purchase a PV system or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA). Each has its own benefits and disadvantages.
| Advantages | Disadvantages | ||
| Purchasing | 30% federal investment tax credit (through 12/31/16) You own the asset/investment Home value increases without property taxes increasing | Responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) Responsible for replacing inverter after 10-year warranty | |
| Leases | Little to no money down Fixed monthly payment O&M covered for 20 years Inverter & module replacement for 20 years Electrical production guarantee | 20-year lease term Do not own system Possible restrictions when selling your home | |
| PPA | Fixed $ per kWh produced by system Little to no money down O&M covered for 20 years Inverter & module replacement for 20 years Electrical production guarantee | 20-year PPA term Do not own system Possible restrictions when selling your home Pay for all kWh produced, even if you do not use it |
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Published on Jan 10, 2014
In this episode of the Electric Samba Project we start assembling out first 18650 cell module. Soon we will be testing out said module. Join the fun, come along for the ride.
List of parts used to make this project:
Laptop Batteries http://j35.us/Ebay-Laptop-Battery-Lot
18650 Holders http://j35.us/18650-spacer-clips
Copper buss bars http://j35.us/1NGpBo4
Cell Fuse wire http://j35.us/1k-Ohm-resistor
*** For Stickers - Send self stamped/addressed envelope to:
JAG35.COM - STICKERS
9007 Arrow Route #170
List of parts used to make this project:
Laptop Batteries http://j35.us/Ebay-Laptop-Battery-Lot
18650 Holders http://j35.us/18650-spacer-clips
Copper buss bars http://j35.us/1NGpBo4
Cell Fuse wire http://j35.us/1k-Ohm-resistor
*** For Stickers - Send self stamped/addressed envelope to:
JAG35.COM - STICKERS
9007 Arrow Route #170
Monday, June 6, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
The Economics of Solar -- your Roof is an Asset!
Published on May 12, 2016
San Diego Renewable Energy Society,
Presents: The Economics of Solar -- your Roof is an Asset!
With
Keri Helmer
Project Assistant, Renewables
Center for Sustainable Energy
and
Michael Powers
Director of Marketing, Stellar Solar.
100% Renewable San Diego
http://wrsc.org/node/19629
Reduce your Energy Costs and
Add Value to Your Home --
your Roof can be an Asset!
Wednesday May 11, 2016, 6-8pm
The Economics of rooftop Solar PV are in your favor.
Tax credits, net metering plus great financing can make your roof a cash flow asset -- not just empty shingles.
Join us!
REGISTER
San
Diego is 2nd in the nation for the number of homes and businesses with
rooftop solar. Our leaders have committed our City to being 100%
Renewable by 2035 -- making us the largest US city with such a
progressive target.
There are hundreds of solar companies that
would like to help you make an informed decison. The Center for
Sustainable Energy is a national leader in rebate assistance. SDG&E
is permitting dozens of homes daily.
What will you learn? How
do I analyze my roof to determine the size of the optimal system?
Can I really pay nothing down? What are the best PV panels on the
market? How long does it take to get my investment back? Who can
help me with those promised tax credits? Should I wait for solar
prices to come down even more? Can I get real time results of my
electricity production on-line?
Michael Powers
Director of Marketing, Stellar Solar.
Keri Helmer
Project Assistant, Renewables
Center for Sustainable Energy
Moderated by: Peter Meisen
Director, Global Energy Network Institute
Join us for this unique policy perspective
World Resources Simulation Center
Location: 1088 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(SW corner of Third Ave & C Street
— next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
In Partnership with the San Diego Renewable Energy Society.
SDRES.org is committed to making
San Diego a 100% renewable city
The evening is Sponsored by:
Stellar Solar
Recorded on Wednesday, May 11, 2016
@SIMCenter http://www. wrsc.org
1088 Third St., San Diego, CA 92101
Venue available for rent - (619) 234-1088
Presents: The Economics of Solar -- your Roof is an Asset!
With
Keri Helmer
Project Assistant, Renewables
Center for Sustainable Energy
and
Michael Powers
Director of Marketing, Stellar Solar.
100% Renewable San Diego
http://wrsc.org/node/19629
Reduce your Energy Costs and
Add Value to Your Home --
your Roof can be an Asset!
Wednesday May 11, 2016, 6-8pm
The Economics of rooftop Solar PV are in your favor.
Tax credits, net metering plus great financing can make your roof a cash flow asset -- not just empty shingles.
Join us!
REGISTER
San
Diego is 2nd in the nation for the number of homes and businesses with
rooftop solar. Our leaders have committed our City to being 100%
Renewable by 2035 -- making us the largest US city with such a
progressive target.
There are hundreds of solar companies that
would like to help you make an informed decison. The Center for
Sustainable Energy is a national leader in rebate assistance. SDG&E
is permitting dozens of homes daily.
What will you learn? How
do I analyze my roof to determine the size of the optimal system?
Can I really pay nothing down? What are the best PV panels on the
market? How long does it take to get my investment back? Who can
help me with those promised tax credits? Should I wait for solar
prices to come down even more? Can I get real time results of my
electricity production on-line?
Michael Powers
Director of Marketing, Stellar Solar.
Keri Helmer
Project Assistant, Renewables
Center for Sustainable Energy
Moderated by: Peter Meisen
Director, Global Energy Network Institute
Join us for this unique policy perspective
World Resources Simulation Center
Location: 1088 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(SW corner of Third Ave & C Street
— next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
In Partnership with the San Diego Renewable Energy Society.
SDRES.org is committed to making
San Diego a 100% renewable city
The evening is Sponsored by:
Stellar Solar
Recorded on Wednesday, May 11, 2016
@SIMCenter http://www. wrsc.org
1088 Third St., San Diego, CA 92101
Venue available for rent - (619) 234-1088
Sunday, March 6, 2016
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