Solar Electric Solutions is a Santa Clarita based business that was started early in 2008. We are a licensed electrical contractor that specializes in solar installations. The owner, Ryan Potts, has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley for 28 years. He has 10 years experience working in the electrical field. He specializes in everything from custom homes to large commercial projects. The company was started to make an impact on California’s huge energy crisis, to help families make living more affordable, and show people how they can do their part in saving our environment.
Solar systems have a huge environmental impact. Solar panels have received attention from researchers, businesses and home owners because, unlike traditional power generating sources, solar power produces electricity using a renewable source, the sun, without creating noise emitting pollutants that cause climate changes such as green house gases, smog, acid rain, or water pollution. Studies have shown that the typical California home using solar power has an impact of removing two cars from the road. Over the life of your system you will have avoided producing more than 500 tons of green house gas emissions. Using solar electricity to power a million homes would reduce greenhouse gasses by 4.3 million tons per year, the equivalent of removing 850,000 cars from the road.
Solar power systems can greatly reduce your electric bill. All the energy produced by the system from the sun is free, meaning a direct savings to you. In addition, the solar array acts as a sun shade for your home, reflecting heat from the sun that would normally be absorbed by your home. A shaded roof area can reduce the air temperature of your home reducing the energy required by your air conditioner. Just like any home improvement, a solar system can increase the resale value of your home by the amount of the installation. Even if your deciding to sell your home, you will still have saved money on your monthly electric bill and your home value has increased by the size of the system.
Solar power systems use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into DC electricity. Cells are wired together to make panels and panels are wired together to make solar arrays. The solar arrays are placed in open spaces to collect direct sunlight. They can be placed on the roofs of homes, buildings, or even on a racking system on the ground. Most solar panel systems convert DC electricity like a battery to common house hold electricity — alternating current (AC) by using an inverter. AC electricity can then be used to power your appliances directly or to feed back to your local utility companies.
Installing solar on your home allows you to take advantage of many state and federal tax breaks and rebates. These rebates can compensate you for 25 to 50 percent of your system cost. You can receive direct rebates, system tax credits as well as write offs on the interest you pay for financing.
Installing solar systems on your business can bring thousands of revenues back to the business. You can protect against rising utility rates and reduce your business operating costs. Businesses can take advantage of up to as much as 30 percent on state federal tax credits. An investment in solar power can generate quick payback as well as long term savings. By installing solar, your company will be doing its part to help against global warming and reducing our nations dependence of foreign energy sources. Being a “green” business can, not only reduce your operating costs, but can be a great source of public relations and a great marketing tool. There is a growing number of consumers who will make their buying decisions based on the perceived environmental responsibility of the vendor.
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