Renewable Energy

Benefits of Solar

The benefits of solar are economic, ecological, and social. Once your initial investment is made, your annual costs of maintenance are minimal. The solar panels come with a 25 year warranty and there are no moving parts to wear out. The only maintenance is an occasional cleaning of the solar panels. Because PV systems are scalable, you can always add more capacity by adding more panels to the PV array. This energy source is free, clean and highly reliable.

Good for the Environment

Capturing electricity from the sun provides clean, renewable energy with no environmental impact. As your PV array generates electricity from the sun it produces no air pollution or hazardous waste. When you switch to solar energy for your electricity needs, you help combat greenhouse emissions and reduce your carbon footprint as well as our nation’s dependence on foreign energy.

A Smart Investment

The financial, environmental, and lifestyle rewards of a solar energy system are compelling. A 30% federal tax credit and local rebates and incentives make your solar energy system one of the best investments you can make. By going solar, you will reduce your monthly electricity bills, as well as protect yourself from escalating energy prices. Typical payback periods for a properly designed and installed solar system are between 7 and 14 years for residential systems and 5 to 12 years for commercial systems. Solar energy contributes to our energy security, creates jobs, and strengthens the economy.

Solar Electric (PV) Site Assessments

As Solar Electric Site Assessors, we will come to your location to perform an energy-use consultation, assess your property for its solar possibilities, and report our findings to you in a written format.

A solar site assessment includes the following:
  • Researching your current energy usage
  • Suggestions to reduce energy consumption
  • Review the kinds of solar electric systems available and of interest to you (rooftop system, pole mount system, grid-tied, etc.)
  • Identifying the ideal location for a system on your property
  • Estimating your solar electric system’s costs and payback
  • Identifying utility, state, and federal rebates available to you
  • Estimating your solar electric system’s anticipated electricity production
  • A personalized report summarizing all of the above

Solar (PV) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Solar Electric Installations

We have experience installing both pole mount and rooftop photovoltaic systems. We will work with you to determine what type of system best fits your needs.

Blake Electric uses Journeyman and Master Electricians on all installations. Since solar (PV) work is electrical by nature using licensed, experienced electricians ensures that code issues, wire sizing, conduit runs and utility connections will be installed to the high standards demanded from our employees. Blake Electric assists with incentive applications and utility interconnection paperwork. Our goal is to offer a single source for the design, installation, and service of solar electric projects resulting in a more satisfying customer experience.

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