It's easy to think about modules as singular units of power output, but the reality is that they are a collection of diverse components, each with influence over the end system's total cost and performance. For DuPont, its focus is of course on the materials side, from metallization pastes used to form contacts on the solar cell, to backsheet materials that protect the panels themselves.
The Obama Administration's $60 billion Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) for renewable energy is considered a failure because of Solyndra, Beacon Power, and potential 2012 bankruptcies. What is not well known is that 75 percent of the program's deployed funds went to relatively low risk power plants that will catapult the U.S. to a leadership role in the utility-scale solar sector. This is hardly the hallmark of a "failed program." The program is akin to Shakespeare's King Henry V, who said as a delinquent Prince: "I'll so offend as to make offense a skill, redeeming time when men think least I will."Purchasing Process
Green Fuel will help you every step of the way to finding an energy solution that fits your needs best!
Examine current usage (usage & cost from 12 months of energy bills) |
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Set custom goals that you want your system to meet (based on budget, available square footage and usage) |
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Discuss different product options (solar PV, solar thermal, lighting, radiant barrier, attic fans, etc.) |
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Explain the rebates and tax credits eligible for you |
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Explain the installation process (how systems are mounted) and the maintenance that goes along with your system |
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Discuss how products/systems work to help you make well informed decisions, and alleviate any concerns or misconceptions you may have |
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Discuss methods of payment (financial services) |
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Set up appointment to meet and review quote, answer and questions, quick inspection (space in breaker box, no shading issues, etc.) |
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Sign the contract and put down the deposit |
After the contract is signed there is a general timeline (10-16 weeks) with key dates you should be aware of
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Interconnection Approval
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Schedule Installation
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Utility Inspection
1-4 weeks
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System Energized!! |
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6 month system check-up |
*This timeline is only an estimate and is subject to change at any time. Green Fuel Technologies will not be held liable for any delays, or changes to the anticipated dates, including those caused by, but not limited to, Utility Companies, City or County Departments, Home Owners Associations, product availability, or customer non-compliance.
Tips to consider:
- Evaluate a company or two-talk with their sales person and test the level of knowledge they have
- Compare warranties on products
- Check out job experience for the contractor (with about 100 new startups electrical contractors looking for work figure they’ll give solar a shot)
- Be wary of the lowest price bid because this might mean lower quality products
