Solar Electricity as an Investment?
Solar Electricity as an Investment?
Have you ever thought of a solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) system as an investment? Looking at it as an investment is an excellent way to analyze whether it is worth buying a solar photovoltaic system (solar electric) or not.
Start with considering the amount of money spent on a PV system, which includes the purchase price (or down payment and loan payments over time) and relatively small ongoing maintenance costs. Then consider the amount of money saved on your electric bill over time.
If you do a financial analysis on these "cash flows" over time you can decide if Solar Electricity is a good choice for you. Very often you can achieve a "Rate of Return" or "Yield" of 10-20% and often even more with financial leverage from your loan. What else gives you this kind of return?
Robert Morse
BSEE, MSEE
SunCal Solar, Incorporated
www.SunCalSolar.com
Have you ever thought of a solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) system as an investment? Looking at it as an investment is an excellent way to analyze whether it is worth buying a solar photovoltaic system (solar electric) or not.
Start with considering the amount of money spent on a PV system, which includes the purchase price (or down payment and loan payments over time) and relatively small ongoing maintenance costs. Then consider the amount of money saved on your electric bill over time.
If you do a financial analysis on these "cash flows" over time you can decide if Solar Electricity is a good choice for you. Very often you can achieve a "Rate of Return" or "Yield" of 10-20% and often even more with financial leverage from your loan. What else gives you this kind of return?
Robert Morse
BSEE, MSEE
SunCal Solar, Incorporated
www.SunCalSolar.com
Posted by Robert at SunCalSolar.com at March 6, 2009 
Categories: Commercial Solar,Solar Power,Residential Solar
Tags: Money Independence Photovoltaic Finances Green Costs Solar
Categories: Commercial Solar,Solar Power,Residential Solar
Tags: Money Independence Photovoltaic Finances Green Costs Solar
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August 28, 2009
Solar Power Blog from SunCal Solar, Inc. wrote:
Did you know you can get your electric meter to run backwards? And it's completely legal. If you invest in a solar electric system (see also article Solar Electricity as an Investment?) you can start generating your own electricity. Anytime your "solar electric plant" is generating more electricity than you are using then your meter will run backwards, LEGALLY (see also article Solar Electricity Explained). Electricity Metering Forwards and Backwards?In the middle of the day when the sun is out and bright you should be producing your maximum electricity. Since many people are gone to ... -
August 28, 2009
Solar Power Blog from SunCal Solar, Inc. wrote:
Did you know you can get your electric meter to run backwards? And it's completely legal. If you invest in a solar electric system (see also article Solar Electricity as an Investment?) you can start generating your own electricity. Anytime your "solar electric plant" is generating more electricity than you are using then your meter will run backwards, LEGALLY (see also article Solar Electricity Explained). Electricity Metering Forwards and Backwards?In the middle of the day when the sun is out and bright you should be producing your maximum electricity. Since many people are gone to ... -
August 29, 2009
Solar Power Blog from SunCal Solar, Inc. wrote:
Did you know you can get your electric meter to run backwards? And it's completely legal. If you invest in a solar electric system (see also article Solar Electricity as an Investment?) you can start generating your own electricity. Anytime your "solar electric plant" is generating more electricity than you are using then your meter will run backwards, LEGALLY (see also article Solar Electricity Explained). Electricity Metering Forwards and Backwards?In the middle of the day when the sun is out and bright you should be producing your maximum electricity. Since many people are gone to ... -
September 4, 2009
Solar Power Blog from SunCal Solar, Inc. wrote:
Did you know you can get your electric meter to run backwards? And it's completely legal. If you invest in a solar electric system (see also article Solar Electricity as an Investment?) you can start generating your own electricity. Anytime your "solar electric plant" is generating more electricity than you are using then your meter will run backwards, LEGALLY (see also article Solar Electricity Explained). Electricity Metering Forwards and Backwards?In the middle of the day when the sun is out and bright you should be producing your maximum electricity. Since many people are gone to ...
We never think about solar energy as an investment issue.
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Hi! Good post! I needed to know such kind of information to update myself. I’m into Real Estate and need to know what’s new in the market. Thanks for the information.
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Is it safe to investment on newly released products on market without any guarantee?How to be safe in this matter?
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Actually there are great warranties on Solar Electricity. They are typically from 10 years to 25 years. The best bet is to buy from established, stable companies. For more information, please see my earlier entry on solar electric warranties.
Robert Morse
BSEE, MSEE
SunCal Solar, Incorporated
www.SunCalSolar.com
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