Industry Experts on Solar Energy
| Posted on December 19th in CalFinder Solar by Renee.
If you wanted to ascertain the viability of thin film solar cells, who would you want to ask?
Who would you trust for information on solar legislation?
Where would you go to get detailed information on innovative renewable energy solutions?
In all likelihood, you’d go straight to the experts, those who work within the solar industry on a day-to-day level. Preferably, these experts would have years of experience and insight on all subjects related to solar. That said, we’re pleased to direct you to “Ask the Pros,” a Solar.CalFinder.com portal devoted to statistics, opinions, news, and updates that come directly from solar industry experts.
We’ve taken the time to interview representatives at the companies that build, install, service, and promote renewable solar energy across the country. So you can get the heads up on the latest advancements in solar technology. Here’s a preview from “Ask the Pros:”
“In terms of what’s revolutionizing the industry, nothing is really clear-cut. The whole industry in general is revolutionizing the energy crisis.”
- Nick Sherman, Solar Energy Exchange
“Savings vary depending on home size, energy consumption and use of renewable energy. GridPoint Connect qualifies for federal tax credits, allowing homeowners to claim up to 30 percent of the cost of the solar system, in addition to state and local incentives.”
- Suzanne Lauer, GridPoint
Share This“Some states and utilities will offer more for electricity produced during the peak period, according to a “Time of Use” metering schedule. Many states now see the advantage that solar has to offer, and are even considering programs to make solar installations an income generating activity. “
- Ben Peters, REC Solar, Inc.
January 18th, 2008 at 6:18 am
A more efficient and cost effective renewable energy system is needed.
To accelerate the implementation of renewable electric generation with added incentives and a FASTER PAYBACK - ROI. (A method of storing energy, would accelerate the use of renewable energy) A greater tax credit, accelerated depreciation and pay as you save utility billing.
In California, you also have the impediment, that when there are an interruption of power supply by the Utility you the consumer cannot use your renewable energy system to provide power.
In today’s technology there is automatic switching equipment that would disconnect the consumer from the grid, which would permit renewable generation for the consumer even during power interruption.
Jay Draiman, Northridge, CA