Illinois Couple Gets Solar Wedding Present

The wide and winding solar energy highway took a romantic turn recently as Illinois couple Sarah and Kiril Lozanov put solar at the top of their wedding wish list. While most couples opt for a wedding registry full of housewares and plush sheets and towels, the Lozanovs decided to focus their attention on the solar electric system they just couldn’t afford on their own.

As planning for the wedding progressed, the couple really got to thinking about what sort of gifts they might want. When it came down to a list of priorities for their future, they just couldn’t ignore solar as their number one choice: “We thought about the clean, healthy world we value,” said Sarah, a specialist at Solar Service in Illinois, “and concluded that the only thing we really wanted was a solar system.” So they sprang into action.

They created their unique wedding registry by way of a blog explaining the details of the 1.7 kW system they needed to power their 800 sq. ft. condo. They further explained the economic and environmental benefits the system would provide and, fortunately, the majority of their wedding guests were happy to chip in. And, thanks to the federal tax credits and Illinois’ progressive solar incentives, they were able to knock about 50% of the system’s initial costs.

In the end the Lozanovs got their slice of the solar wedding cake, thanks to a lot of creativity, hard work, and the inherent positivity of love. They had to make a few compromises with their Homeowner’s Association to garner permission for their rooftop array, but nonetheless their wish came true. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!

Posted on September 24th in Solar News by Dan.