photovoltaic: Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems - How Much Do They Cost? - 03/27/09 12:43 AM
Buying a Green Home
Solar Photovoltaic Power for Your Home How Much Does a PV System Cost? If you're considering going green with your new (or existing) home, one of your first questions is probably - how much is a solar photovoltaic (PV) system going to cost?  The answer can vary quite a bit, but here's some basic considerations:
Federal and State Tax Credits In North Carolina, there are significant tax credits available.  You'll want to check with your tax accountant to make sure you're eligible.  Or, if you're working through Southern Energy Management, you'll be able to take advantage of their … (5 comments)

photovoltaic: Solar Photovoltaic Power - The Basic Types of Systems - 03/26/09 11:06 PM
Buying a Green Home
Solar Photovoltaic Power for Your Home Basic Types of PV Systems For many people, the ultimate "green" is having the sun provide all of your daily power requirements.  In NC, there are two basic kinds of solar photovoltaic systems.
For those who want to live "off the grid", it may be a surprise that both types of systems are actually grid-tied, and that a grid-tied system is the most financially feasible! 
Grid Tied without Batteries This is the most common type of PV system.
The photovoltaic system will shut down when the utility grid is down, so … (6 comments)

photovoltaic: Solar Water Heater and Solar Photovoltaic System Tax Credit Extended! - 10/07/08 10:52 PM
Saving Energy - Custom Homes in Raleigh NC
House and Senate Pass Solar Tax Credit Extensions For folks considering purchasing a solar water heater or solar photovoltaic system, this is great news!
Congress originally passed a solar tax credit in 2005, which was due to expire on December 31, 2008.  This solar tax credit was instrumental in creating unprecendented growth in the solar industry.  In 2007, the amount of solar capacity installed across the US was double that installed in 2006. 
The "Bailout Bill" just passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by President Bush included an extention … (6 comments)

 
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