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A better
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A better
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High
tech, HatiCon Box Beam mounting rails.
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No low efficiency thin film or thin cells in our solar panels. |
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No toxic
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And a
much, much lower price than the competition.
Download the
PLM-P235 235 Watt Spec Sheet
Download the HatiCon Solar Mounting Systems spec sheet
Click here to learn more about grid intertie
systems
Click here to learn about California's rebate
program in a nutshell ! Solar Panel Comparison
California and other states have adopted a much more stringent system to rate real world performance of solar panels. This rating system assigns what is known as a PTC (PVUSA Test Conditions) rating to each solar panel that is approved for use in their rebate programs. The BP ® 190 through 210 Watt panels.The Solar Tech Power® 190 through 210 Watt panels. The REC ScanModule® AB 205 through 230 Watt panels. The Robert Bosch® 225 through 240 watt panels. The Ningbo Max® 150 through 175 Watt panels. The GE® 200 and 205 watt panels. The LDK Solar 170 through 270 watt panels. The Quantum Technologies 215 through 230 watt panels The AblyTek 175 through 240 watt panels The Tianwei Ecosolargy 155 through 235 watt panels The Jiangsu Aide Solar Energy Technology 175 through 240 watt panels The Yunnan Tianda Photovoltaic® 160 through 180 Watt panels. The Fluitecnik 210 through 280 Watt panels. The Shandong Linuo Photovoltaic Hi-Tech 175 through 240 Watt panels. The Cosmos Energy 195 through 230 watt panels The Jiangsu Best Solar High-Tech 170 through 270 watt panels The Anji Technology 175 through 240 watt panels And according to the following manufacturer's own specification sheets, the Perlight PLM-P235 panel offers a better negative tolerance rating than the Sun Power® line of solar panels and the Sharp® line of solar panels. A better negative tolerance rating means that you are guaranteed in writing of getting more of the power that you paid for. The Perlight PLM-P235 also offers a warranty that is 5 years longer than Kyocera® and Sanyo®. |
With the cost of
natural gas and electricity going through the roof, it is now time to start
thinking about your energy budget as a whole.
You
can't make your own gasoline and you can't make your
own natural gas, but now you CAN make your
own electricity. And the best part about it is that
the fuel to make own electricity falls from the sky everyday for free.
Thousands of utility customers throughout the U.S., who were tired of the high
cost of electricity have taken advantage of the huge rebates and tax credits
which are available for the installation of solar energy systems on their homes
and businesses.
For example, Southern California Edison is currently offering a cash rebate of up to $1,100.00 per AC kilowatt. And the Federal Government is offering a 30% tax credit with absolutely no cap residential and commercial applications. And unlike like the old solar energy systems of yesteryear that only produced hot water, these new systems actually produce electricity ! Clean reliable electricity to run lights, TVs, pumps, refrigerators, computers and many other appliances, all with free energy from the Sun.
Depending on the size system you choose and the number of loads you have running during the day, it is actually possible watch the power company's meter run backwards.
Since 1997 the staff here at Solar Home has developed an unmatched level of expertise in the design and implementation of systems that qualify for many State rebate programs. We offer free assistance in the design of your system, we can help you in locating a qualified, experienced contractor in your area and can even assist you with the submission of your rebate application to your State.
With more than 15,000 customers worldwide, we possess the knowledge, the experience and the strategic partnerships to make your transition into solar an experience that's not only enjoyable but also rewarding.
Only The Finest Available Products
When it comes to
high efficiency and field proven U.S. made
reliability nothing tops the performance of
a PV Powered inverter. In 2004 PV Powered
Inc. of Bend, Oregon shook the
industry's foundation by announcing the
world's first CEC rated 96% efficient grid
intertie inverter and if that wasn't enough
soon after announcing this incredible
accomplishment, they absolutely floored the
competition with the industry's first 10 year
standard warranty. Needless to say this
literally forced inverter manufacturers around
the world back to the drawing board.
Since that time PV Powered has lead the way with a record of reliability
that very few inverter manufacturers have come
close to touching. PV Powered's rock solid
design makes their inverters almost bullet
proof which is why PV Powered inverters are
one of the most widely used products in the
country.
Ask any alternative energy engineer, installer or dealer and they'll all tell you the same thing. With more than three gigawatts (3 billion watts) worth of Sunny Boy inverters sold and operating worldwide "The Sunny Boy inverter's proven technology makes this unit one of the best grid intertie inverters available on today's market." Like a fine German crafted sports car, Sunny Boy Inverters are engineered and built in Germany, the hotbed of the worlds finest renewable energy technology. We've taken Sunny Boy's unbeatable German craftsmanship and reliability a step further by adding one of the world's highest performance solar panels available.
With more than nine years of experience operating our own state of the art, in-house solar repair center, we know what technologies perform well in the real world and what technologies do not.
Over the years, we've seen expensive, name brand, solar panels fail only after a few months worth of use. We've even seen popular U.S. made solar panels fail soon after the manufacturer closed its doors leaving its customers with no warranty.
This is
why it is important that you choose a
solar panel manufacturer that is well
established in the industry and has the
financial strength to be there in the event that a warranty claim arises. This is exactly why we
chose publicly traded Perlight Solar for our
Starfire™
series solar systems.
Products engineered to deliver highest lifetime value
Perlight Solar is a vertically integrated solar manufacturer which manufactures its own silicon, wafers, cells and modules. This strategy gives Perlight full control over its entire manufacturing process which assures modules quality and performance.
Every individual module is flash
tested and inspected for appearance.
All module lines undergo infrared
scanning, electroluminescence, thermal
cycling, damp-heat, UV aging, and hot
spot endurance testing.
Modules are packaged in cartons of 2
modules each for extra security during
transport.
High quality NBZH brand MC-4 junction
boxes.
Polysilicon cells from Motech, E-ton,
Delsolar and CEEG.
Backsheeting provided by 3M.
High strength glassware & framing sourced from high quality local manufacturers.
Baolite Group is the parent company for Perlight Solar. Founded in 1982 as one of the first national joint-stock cooperative enterprises in China, the beginning of time as far as Chinese companies are concerned. A privately owned company now involved in apparel manufacturing, financial investment, real estate, medicine and renewable energy.The Group has total assets of over $100 million.The primary plant is more than 1,350,000 square feet with a larger new facility under construction. The Group employs over 5000 skilled personnel, management and technical staff
20kW
Ground Mount System New Jersey
1 Megawatt
Ground Mount System Czech Republic
300 kW
Ground Mount System Slovenia
Thin
might be in when it comes to
waistlines and the latest HDTV sets but
when it comes to securing the bulk of
your investment to the roof of your home
you want the strongest mounting system
made out of the highest quality aircraft grade aluminum that money can buy.
The engineers at HatiCon
understand this premise and we do too so
we've added the finest mounting rack systems available today. HatiCon Solar Mounting Systems are unsurpassed in quality
and durability, rated to withstand 120 miles per hour wind speeds, HatiCon Solar Mounting Systems are engineered to last a lifetime.
Finally we top off our systems with the best price that you'll find anywhere. In fact, we're so sure that ours is the best deal available, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on our same, in stock, top of the line systems or your system is free.
Unlike other dealers that will sell you a barebones system, our premium quality kits include everything you see listed above.
Box beams have a long proven history in the construction industry. The box beam's efficient load bearing design lends itself perfectly for securing your investment into solar onto your roof's surface.
Low Cost, Light Weight C Shaped Rails Without A Factory Warranty Are Not Permitted In Any Of Our Systems.
The C shaped rail that many other dealers offer provides a flimsier design and don't even come with a factory warranty. To prove our point ask your dealer to provide a sample of their C shaped mounting rail. Lay the sample on its side and simply stand on it.
Note what happens to this rail. Next try the same thing with a box beam rail from HatiCon and you'll know right away which design offers you more piece of mind.
Because many C shaped rails use far less aluminum, the result is a flimsier design which will require many more holes drilled into your roof to provide the rigidity that is necessary to support the solar panels. Drilling more holes into your roof can increase labor costs as well as increase the risk of a leak.
Also HatiCon's tall rail provides more air flow for increased cooling. Solar electric panels work off of light not heat. Heat is a solar panel's worst enemy, the cooler a solar panels is, the more power it will produce.
Always ask your dealer to show you a sample of the mounting rails the he's going to use on your roof. ******
Important: If you've been provided with a quote with no mention of the brand or model number of the mounting system that your dealer is using, then we can almost guaranty that the dealer is probably trying to sell you one of the many low cost, thin aluminum racks that are available on the market. This is a common practice amongst less reputable dealers. Always demand to see a full list of material including brands and models and ALWAYS ask for a copy of the mounting system's factory warranty.
"The single most
important criteria when choosing a solar panel is not price nor is it
performance. It's the financial strength of the manufacturer behind the solar
panel's guarantee."
Thousands of U.S. consumers
will make the same mistake this Summer that so many have made in the past of
trying to save a few pennies per Watt by buying non name brand solar panels
without ever looking into the manufacturer's history or even its current
financial status.
Click Here to learn more about warranties
Click On This Map To See Your State's Solar Financial Incentives.
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Click here to watch a video of one of our New York customer's electric meter actually spinning backwards after installing one of our systems.
Be sure to turn your speakers up, you've got to see and hear this. |
A Solar Electric System May Actually Increase Your Home's Value
A study by ICF Consulting which was funded by the Housing and Urban Development Department and the EPA concluded that energy saving measures such as solar can add $20.00 of home value for every $1.00 in yearly energy cost savings.
Click here to view a reprint of ICF Consulting's report
titled : Evidence Of Rational Market Valuations For Home Energy Efficiency.
Where the $20.00 increase for every $1.00 in yearly energy
costs savings is explained.
The Starfire™ series of Grid Intertie solar system is
ideal for reducing your
monthly electric bill. No batteries are needed
because this system utilizes a grid intertie power conditioning unit. You'll actually become a mini
power company selling power back to your utility
company while the sun is shining. If your power
production exceeds your power consumption, depending
on the type of meter you have you will be able to
actually watch your meter run backwards, what a
sight !
Call toll free at
1-888-955-3471 for further information concerning these systems.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Many states as well as local municipalities permit the home owner to perform a self installation of this system as long as the system is installed according to current NEC electrical codes. Although this may be permitted, Solar Home, Inc.. highly recommends that the installation of this system be performed only by a licensed electrician.
Installation of the above listed system exposes the installer to voltages and currents that are considered lethal and can cause injury or even death if not installed properly. The decision to self install any part of this system is entirely up to the consumer's discretion. Solar Home, Inc.. assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the installation or use of any of these products. Self installation of any of the above listed products shall be entirely at the user's risk.
Only one system per household at these discount prices. No layaways or rain checks permitted. Sale may end without notice.
This is a limited time offer. No layaways or
rain checks. Only one system per household, person or
business at this specially discounted price. Sorry
no exceptions.
System only includes the items that are listed
above. System does not include lag bolts, bare
copper grounding wire or AC circuit breakers.
These inexpensive items will differ from
installation to installation and should be supplied
by the installation contractor once he or she has
determined your specific requirements based on the
assessment of your site.
*The above system price does not include sales tax
or installation.
If you live in California then sales tax will apply
to the base price. The average installation rate for
the above system is approximately $1.00 to $2.00 per
Watt. This installation estimate does not included
permit fees or unusual engineering requirements. Tax
credit amounts are approximations. Please see your
tax preparer to make sure that you qualify for this
tax credit in the manner in which it has been
presented here. Shipping is extra.
**(Your rebate amount may vary depending on expected system performance and will be calculated based on equipment ratings and installation factors, such as geographic location, tilt, and shading.) In the event that you have paid Solar Home, Inc.. a deposit or have paid in full for the purchase of a grid tie solar system and you are unable to secure an approval on your rebate reservation from your state or utility company’s rebate administrator, we hereby agree to issue you a full refund of your deposit or a full refund of the full payment that you made to us toward the purchase of your solar system so long as the product has not been shipped to you. In the event that you have paid in full and your solar system’s components have already been shipped to you and you are unable to secure an approval of your rebate reservation from your utility company’s rebate administrator, Solar Home, Inc.. hereby agrees to issue you a full refund of the full payment minus shipping costs, upon the return of the solar system’s unused, undamaged equipment so long as said equipment is returned to our warehouse within 30 days of its delivery to your site. Please note that as a courtesy, Solar Home, Inc.. offers free assistance to its customers in filling out their rebate applications but assumes no liability or responsibility for securing a rebate for you nor any liability or responsibility for securing any specific rebate amount. For this reason Solar Home, Inc.. highly recommends that you wait until you have received your rebate reservation confirmation before taking delivery of your solar system’s components. If you have paid in full for your solar system and have not yet received an approval for your rebate reservation, Solar Home, Inc.. will store your solar system for you at no charge until you have received your rebate reservation approval.
***Peak sunshine is defined as sunshine which is available during clear sky conditions between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. The 5 to 6 hour peak sunshine energy production examples depicted above are meant for reference purposes only, and are typical only for certain areas of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. Your site's number of peak sunshine hours and thus your system's performance will vary depending on factors such as, geographic location, the angle at which your solar panels are tilted, time of year, degree of annual cloud cover, pollutants in the air, dirt and guano (bird droppings) build up on the solar modules, time of day, solar module age, obstacles to sunlight such as trees and buildings, and the direction that the solar modules are pointed at.
**** Your home value increase results if any, may vary significantly from this example. To determine the actual amount that your home might appreciate after installing this solar electric system, please consult a licensed appraiser. Information concerning ICF's findings is being presented for informational purposes only. The decision as to whether or not to include these finding when calculating any return on investment or payback time is solely up to the consumer. Solar Home, Inc.. is not in the business of accessing home values and hereby makes no claim whatsoever regarding the accuracy or validity of the ICF report.
*****Illustrations may not be to exact scale or shape. Illustrations depicting competing products are not representative of any particular manufacturer's brand or model. The photos that are depicted above, if any, are of large ground mount, multi-megawatt solar installations and are not meant to illustrate the specific products that are included in this particular system. The products that are included in the system are listed above under the heading: "The xxxx System Includes All Of The Following:"
++Solar Home, Inc.. maintains a nationwide list of contractors/installers that may be provided to our customers upon request solely as a convenience. Solar Home, Inc.. is not a contractor and as such we do not sub-contract installation services to anyone. In addition we do not make contractor/installer recommendations. And as always, we highly recommend that you always verify that any contractor or installer that you are considering possesses the necessary licensing, certification, bonding and insurance. In addition, always check references before signing any contact. The decision to use any contractor/installer on this list is entirely at your own risk. Should you decide to use any contractor/installer from this list, you hereby agree that Solar Home, Inc.. under no circumstance shall be held liable for the following: (1) third-party claims against you for damages; (2) loss of, or damage to, your person or property; or (3) economic consequential damages (including lost profits, savings or interest paid) or incidental damages even if we are informed of their possibility.
The Home Depot®, SunPower®, Kyocera® are the registered trademarks of Home Depot Inc., Sun Power Corporation and Kyocera Inc. respectively. Solar Home, Inc.. has absolutely no association with either of these companies.
+++ Free Sunny Beam Blue Tooth Remote and Bluetooth Piggy Back offer applies only to solar systems that are sold after April 8th 2010 at the Sale Price After Limited Time SolarGreenBacks that are posted above and may not be combined with any other offer or discount other than our $500.00 refer a friend offer.
