> HOME / RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS

Residential Solar Electric Systems





The Benefits of Investing in a Sol-Gen™ Solar Power System:

Economic

• Reduce or eliminate your electric bill.
• Fix your cost for electricity over the next 40 years.
• Hedge against future utility rate increases


Energy Independence

• Generate your own power & bank your excess power in the utility grid with net-metering
• Virtually maintenance-free systems
• 25-year warranty for solar panels with 40-year life

Environment

• Pollution-free electricity from the sun
• Reduce CO2 emissions that induce global warming


Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Systems

The most common solar electric system type is a grid-tied system. In these cases the utility grid is your storage and backup.

However, if you have a remote home application (no utility grid nearby), or need a battery backup, we can design such system for you.

Residential Off-Grid Systems

 

 

The Solar Depot Sol-Gen™ Advantage

A Federal solar tax credit and a very generous California State Cash Rebate have made investing in Sol-Gen™ solar electric power system from Solar Depot more financially attractive than ever. The California Public Utilities Commission presently offers a cash rebate, which covers 25-35% of the installed system cost. Additionally, there is a $2000 Federal Tax Credit for all solar systems installed between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2008.

The financial incentives available for solar are significant, however, the funds are limited and are available on a “first come, first served” basis. This is the perfect time to guarantee your energy security for the future by taking advantage of these generous financial incentives and locking in your reservation today.

The state of California furthered its commitment to solar by establishing a 10-year program to provide $3 billion in rebates for solar systems in the state. With a goal of adding 3,000 megawatts of solar, or the equivalent of 1 million solar roofs, over the next decade, this is the most ambitious solar program in the nation.

With 29 years of experience in the solar business, Solar Depot’s team of engineers, and network of authorized Sol- Gen™ installers can help you achieve energy independence today. Solar Depot can help you determine your cash rebate and financing options to make your Sol-Gen system most economical. For a free site visit from the authorized dealer nearest you, call Solar Depot today.




 



Financing your Sol-Gen™ Power System

 



The table to the left shows the savings that can be expected over the years from a 3 kW grid-tied system. As you can see, the cost-savings from a Sol-Gen™ system can be tremendous.
   
Secure Your Energy Future with Sol-Gen™

California’s growing demand for electricity will largely be met by bringing new natural gas fueled power plants online. This requires huge capital investment by the utilities and the private sector, not only in plant construction costs, but in new distribution and transmission lines to deliver that power. All of these costs will be passed on to YOU, the ratepayer.n


Additionally, utility rates will continue to increase steadily, in reaction to the growing global demand for natural gas and oil. Investing in a Sol-Gen™ solar electric power system from Solar Depot allows you to take control of your energy future by fixing your cost for electricity today for the next 40 years, thereby hedging against inevitable future utility rate increases.


Cost of Solar vs. Cost from Utility Company

   

This graph (below) illustrates the cost-savings of a typical Sol-Gen™ system, financed over 30 years, taking into account the California buy-down rebates; tax credits; and, the interest tax deduction. The line at the bottom represents the loan payments on the Sol-Gen™ system. The upper line represents the “baseline” electric rates paid to the utility if rates continue to increase at historical levels. If you use power above “baseline” levels, the rates will be much higher. The shaded area is a representation of your cost savings when you generate your own electricity.





Request a free site visit today and a Solar Depot contractor will contact you shortly.
 

DESIGNED AND BUILT BY SOLAR DEPOT.