Absolutely. Solar installations began over 50 years ago, and many systems that are decades old built with far less sophistication than today’s products are still in operation today. The solar system technologies offered today are extremely reliable and the solar panels used are designed to produce at least 85% of their initial power over the first 25 years. Solar Energy Builder’s residential options come with a 25 year solar panel and inverter warranty. Adding to that, Solar Energy Builders provides a warranty of at least 10 years on the materials and workmanship.

Yes, it can. The future value of the electricity your solar system will produce can easily add up to thousands, and even millions, of dollars that any future owner would have had to buy from a utility. For homes, the National Association of Appraisers has estimated that a home’s value could easily increase by up to 8x the value of annual energy savings. For businesses, when you reduce operating costs you increase your net operating income (NOI) which is a key metric to commercial building valuations.

The rate of return will vary depending upon several factors, but in our experience many solar systems provide a 100% return on capital investment in as little as three to seven years. The key point to remember is that virtually 100% of the cost for your solar system was cash you would have sent to the utility company every month which you wisely decided to put to work for you.

With a roof-top or carport solar PV system, you can convert thousands, and even millions, of dollars’ worth of solar energy into usable power providing you with a strategic cost cutting advantage well into the future. You take immediate control, and predictability, of your long-term energy costs giving you peace of mind.

The Federal government offers a 26% tax credit on the purchase cost of a solar power system. That’s $2,600 back in your pocket for every $10,000 in system cost. You can carry forward unused tax credits for up to 20 years. Additionally, businesses can take advantage of depreciation allowances. In California, these combined incentives can add up to over 60% of a solar systems cost.