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Wilmington solar installers: How they will assist you in getting the most from the incentives and benefits you can receive when you switch to solar power.In 2005, Delaware passed a legislature that requires 20% of the energy sold in the state to come from renewable sources. An amendment in 2007 stated that 2% of that renewable energy must come from solar power. Delaware is taking positive steps in making The First State a greener one.
A Delaware solar installer will be able to tell you exactly what state incentives and rebates are available for your home or business to make solar panels more affordable, and we will be happy to recommend a qualified installer in your area, but here are the outlines of incentives available.
The Delaware Energy Office (DEO) Green Energy Program offers grants for photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar hot water systems.
To qualify for the grant there are requirements. The solar panels must be “grid-tied” meaning that the electricity created by the solar array must be going to a utility provider and not directly stored in batteries. The photovoltaic system must be new or previously unused and this includes wires, inverters and utility interconnection. The system must comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards Board 929 and a warranty must be issued for the performance of the components for at least 5 years.
To ensure all of these requirements are met it is imperative that you hire a professional contractor to install your solar panels. A qualified Delaware solar installer will guarantee that you qualify for the Green Energy Program. It is also important to note that labor costs will not be covered in this program if the system is self-installed.
We will be happy to recommend a qualified solar installer in your area.A qualified solar installer will help you in gathering all the information and paperwork you need. With the help of a qualified Delaware solar installer it is possible to have the state of Delaware pay for up to 50% of the cost of installing your solar power system. There is a cap for this state rebate program of $31,500 for residential customers. But unlike other states, there is no limit to the size of the solar powered system you can install, so with professional help you can cut the cost considerably.
Delaware solar installers will also be able to advise you on the advantages of net metering. Net metering has the potential to actually earn you money or credit with your utility provider when excess electricity is created from your solar panel system. The arrangements with net metering vary depending on the utility provider. To qualify for net metering it is required that the PV system conform to the standards and safety requirements. A professional solar installer can guarantee to meet these requirements. And for PV systems under 25kW, the contractor will fill out the appropriate interconnection forms and see that your solar panel system is properly connected. So solar power will not only save you money, it can actually earn you some as well.