Savings
These systems are like having a stand by emergency generator that pays you
back, and when you need it, costs nothing to operate, and runs totally silent.
Incentives
Solar hybrid electric power systems qualify for both the 50% state credit and
the 30% federal credit; however, the batteries are not covered on the federal
tax credit. With the rebates available, these systems can pay for themselves in
as little as 12 years.
How they work
Hybrid solar systems offer the flexibility of being connected
to the grid with the security of having backup power during a power outage.
These systems feed excess electricity back to the grid in the same way that a
direct grid-tie system does, as well as providing power to household appliances
during power failures.
Hybrid solar power systems use battery based
inverters and a battery bank to store electricity
for later use. Because batteries are included in the system, a
solar charge controller is needed to optimally charge the
battery bank and prevent over charging. A backup generator can be included as
well for continued power during prolonged power outages. It is usually not
practical to power your entire house during a power outage, so a separate
electrical panel, called the critical loads panel, powers critical appliances
such as a well pump, refrigerator, heating system, lighting and any other
appliances which would increase your comfort.
Maintenance
We use only gel cell batteries which do not vent harmful, explosive gas,
require no venting and have an expected service life of 10 years.
Warranties
The solar panels are warranted for 25 years, the inverter for 10 years, and
the batteries for 3 years
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