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Earn $500.00 For Every Friend That You Refer, Who Buys One Of Our Incredibly Priced, High Performance, 2kW Or Larger, Investment Grade, Grid Tie Solar Systems !

What Could Be Simpler Than Spreading The Word About The Lowest Prices On The Highest Performance Solar Products On The Planet.

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QUICK FACTS

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1. How does the whole process of reducing or eliminating my electric bill while getting a cash rebate and tax credit work ?

2. What does this complete system include ?

3. Why is this overall system better than what the other dealers are offering ?

4. What is the cash rebate and tax credit all about ?

5. Tell me more about the high performance components in this system.

6. Why do you post your pricing and equipment while most other dealers won't ?

7. Tell me why should buy from Solar Home instead of another dealer ?

8. Give me the information that I need so I can ask the right questions when shopping for a solar system.


The New 30% Solar Power Tax Credit Is Here !

If you've been thinking about eliminating your electric bill with a grid tie solar system for your home or business, it's now time to celebrate ! After nearly a year of debates and nine previous attempts, Congress finally approved a bill that not only extends the Federal 30% tax credit for solar but also removes the $2,000.00 cap that existed on the previous residential tax credit. That's an incredible 30% with no cap for residential and commercial installations !


A Solar System May Actually Increase Your Home's Resale Value

According to a recent study by ICF Consulting (funded by HUD and the EPA) energy saving measures such as solar can add $20 of home value for every $1 of yearly energy cost savings.


Spin Your Meter Backwards.

Click here to watch a short video sent to us by one of our Long Island, New York customers. turn your speakers up, you've got to see and hear this.


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We're One Of The Oldest Most Trusted Companies In The Solar Electric Industry

Nationwidesolar.com was created by Solar Home, Inc. one of the oldest, most trusted names in the solar industry. Take a look at our history and you'll find that we've been selling top of the line solar products directly to the public far longer than Home Depot®, SCHOTT Solar®, Sunpower® and GE Solar®. In fact when it comes to experience, we've been in the solar electric business longer than 98% of the solar companies in business today.


Why Do We Post Our System Prices While Our Competitors Simply Refuse To ?

Click here to learn how to avoid the typical tactics that are used by sales people to convince you to buy their overpriced solar systems.


Thinking About A Solar Lease ?

Before You Lock Up Your Valuable Roof Space For The Next 10 To 20 years You'd Better Read This.

Click here to learn about the disadvantages of leasing.


Some Of The Longest Warranties In The Industry

While some brands only offer a 20 or less warranty. The solar panels that are used in these Nationwide Solar systems come with a 25 year manufacturer's warranty. The inverters come with a 10 year factory warranty, which are among the longest warranties in the industry.


New Solid Gold Solar Technology Hits The Market !

Click here If you're paying more than $6.00 a watt for an installed solar system then you better read this


BETTER PTC PERFORMANCE THAN MOST BRANDS ON THE MARKET

If You're Not Getting At Least A 90% PTC To STC Ratio Out Of That Other Dealer's Solar Modules And You're Not Getting A Reduced Price, Then You're Probably Short Changing Yourself.

All Of Our Investment Grade Solar Systems Offer A Minimum 90% PTC To STC Ratio For A Higher Per Watt Financial Incentive In Many States And Better Per Watt, Real World PTC Performance.


This System Is guaranteed To Meet Or Exceed All Eight Of The Following Criteria.

1. NAME BRAND.

2. HIGH PTC TO STC RATIO.

3. SUPERIOR NEGATIVE TOLERANCE.

4. INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY.

5. HIGH INVERTER EFFICIENCY

6. HIGH STRENGTH MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH WARRANTY.

7. HIGH SOLAR MODULE EFFICIENCY.

8. LOW PRICE PER WATT.

We encourage you to compare any other dealer's offering to the eight critical criteria that are provide by this system.

Click Here To Learn The Eight Specifications That You Absolutely Must Compare When Shopping For A Solar System.
 


Before You Buy !

Click here to learn ten buying tips to use when shopping for a solar system.


Nationwide Solar only uses solar panels that have been manufactured with solar cells that have been cut from solid ingots of silicon.

When shopping for solar panels, always insist on solar panels that use solar cells that have been cut from a solid silicon ingot.

Many of the solar panels that are on the market that use solar cells that are not cut from solid silicon ingots may offer lower efficiencies, poorer tolerances or lesser warranties.

No thin film, ribbons, bows or strings attached.


Learn About The Potential Weak Link That Exists In Many Of Our Competitor's Solar Systems. This Is Something That You Should Absolutely Be Aware Of Before Spending A Dime On Any Solar System !

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This System Is guaranteed To Meet Or Exceed All Eight Of The Following Criteria.

1. NAME BRAND FINANCIALLY STABLE MANUFACTURERS.

2. HIGH PTC TO STC RATIO.

3. SUPERIOR NEGATIVE TOLERANCE.

4. INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY.

5. HIGH INVERTER EFFICIENCY

6. HIGH STRENGTH MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH WARRANTY.

7. HIGH SOLAR MODULE EFFICIENCY.

8. LOW PRICE PER WATT.

We encourage you to compare any other dealer's offering to the eight critical criteria that are provide by this system.

Click Here To Learn The Eight Specifications That You Absolutely Must Compare When Shopping For A Solar System.



Simply Better Components

In an effort to be more competitive, many dealers have resorted to offering thin light duty mounting rails that require many more roof penetrations, solar panels with poorer per Watt PTC ratings and lesser warranties and or solar panels that use cells that are not cut from a solid ingot of silicon.
 
Here at Nationwide Solar we never skimp on quality. Every system that we sell includes only the very best heavy duty components available on today's market.
 
And that's not just talk. In a side by side comparison we'll prove why our name brand top of the line equipment outperforms the competition hands down at a price that can't be beat.


Your Solar Investment Is Only As Secure As The Mounting System That You Choose.

 
That's Why We Chose Orion Mounting Solutions For Our High Performance Solar Systems.



High Strength Mounting Rails

Extruded aluminum rails have a long proven history in the solar industry. Extruded aluminum's efficient load bearing design lends itself perfectly for securing your investment into solar onto your roof's surface.

Orion High Performance Solar Racking


Low Cost, Light Weight C Shaped Rails Without A Factory Warranty Are Not Permitted In Any Of Our Systems.

The C shaped rail that many other dealers offer provides a flimsier design and don't even come with a factory warranty. To prove our point ask your dealer to provide a sample of their C shaped mounting rail. Lay the sample on its side and simply stand on it.

Note what happens to this rail. Next try the same thing with a box beam rail from Orion and you'll know right away which design offers you more piece of mind.

 Because many C shaped rails use far less aluminum, the result is a flimsier design which will require many more holes drilled into your roof to provide the rigidity that is necessary to support the solar panels. Drilling more holes into your roof can increase labor costs as well as increase the risk of a leak.

Also Orion's tall rail provides more air flow for increased cooling. Solar electric panels work off of light not heat. Heat is a solar panel's worst enemy, the cooler a solar panels is, the more power it will produce.

Always ask your dealer to show you a sample of the mounting rails the he's going to use on your roof. ******

Important: If you've been provided with a quote with no mention of the brand or model number of the mounting system that your dealer is using, then we can almost guaranty that the dealer is probably trying to sell you one of the many low cost, thin aluminum racks that are available on the market. This is a common practice amongst less reputable  dealers. Always demand to see a full list of material including brands and models and ALWAYS ask for a copy of the mounting system's factory warranty.


Why Choose Nationwide Solar ?

Click here to learn why you should choose Nationwide Solar over the competition.


Unmatched Service

  • Our experienced staff will help you choose the right system.

  • We'll also help you fill out the State's paperwork.

  •  Use our referral list of experienced, licensed contractors and licensed electricians to professionally install your system or hire your own preferred installer. The choice is yours.++

  • Our factory authorized service center (One of the oldest and most experienced in California) will be here
    if you ever need our services.


Here's A Shopping Tip

Just because a company makes  a great TV or other household appliance doesn't necessarily mean that they make a great solar panel. Some of the poorest performing solar panels are made by some of the biggest names in the industry.

Never rely solely on a salesperson to tell you what's a great product and what's not. We'll provide you with all of the resources that you would ever need, including specification sheets from our competitors offerings, so that you can make your own educated decision about solar panel performance and compare for yourself. After all, solar panels have the potential to last 30 years or more, so even minor differences in performance can make a big difference in the long run.


We're Here To Help

We understand that solar energy may be new for you and that you may have many questions regarding your purchase, that's ok, you'll find that our staff is not only knowledgeable and friendly but actually enthusiastic about helping a customer with a new installation. All of us here at Nationwide Solar believes firmly in a clean renewable " Solar Electric Future " and anything that we can do to make that future a reality is our mission.


Download the PV Powered PVP4800 spec sheet

Download the Sunnyboy SB5000US-SB7000US spec sheet

Download the SCHOTT Solar 245 Perform Poly Spec Sheet

Download the SCHOTT Solar Brochure

Download the Orion Solar Mounting Systems spec sheet

Click here to learn about the one biggest mistake you can make when buying a solar system for your home !

Click here to learn more about grid intertie systems

Click here to download the 29 page PDF version of Buying A Photovoltaic Solar Electric System: A Consumer's Guide

Click here to learn about California's rebate program in a nutshell !


Attention !

If you've received a quote from Home Depot®, any SunPower® dealer or from any dealer for that matter, bring it to us and we'll beat it hands down !

In fact in most cases we can save you thousands of dollars. Not only will we beat their price but you'll receive top of the line, name brand product and the service and support that you deserve !*

 


We're so confident that we offer the finest solar systems available at the best price, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on this same, in stock, top of the line, big name brand solar system or your system is free.


2.07 To 22.08 DC kW Peak, High Performance Solar Power Systems

NEW 2011 MODELS

Better Per Watt PTC performance and a better negative tolerance rating than Sharp'sâ new NU-U235F1 230, 235 and 240 watt solar panel and the SunPower® 200-BLK-U, 200-WHT-U, 205-BLK-U, 208-WHT-U, 210-BLK-U, 220-BLK-U, 225E-WHT, 230E-WHT Solar Panels.

 We Challenge You To Find A Better Value On A High Performance, Big Name Brand Solar System, Anywhere On Planet Earth !

            

 

Our Low Prices Are Before Any State Or Utility Rebate Or The Federal Tax Credit!

SCE Customers if you haven't already submitted your application for the $650.00 per AC kilowatt cash rebate, then unfortunately it's too late. The $650.00 per AC kilowatt SCE rebate has expired. The SCE rebate has now been reduced to $350.00 per AC kilowatt and will soon be reduced even further to $250.00 per AC kilowatt.

The Good News is that your timing couldn't be better because prices are up to 50% lower than what they were a year ago and for a limited time, We will help to make up the rebate you missed out on by offering our exclusive SolarGreenBacks $400.00 per AC kilowatt supplemental rebate. This brings your total rebate to $750.00 per AC kilowatt. And we did it without raising our low discount prices.

If these systems are being used for a commercial application then you may qualify for a Federal income tax credit of up to 30% with no maximum and a 5 year depreciation schedule.
 


 

Our SCHOTT Patriot Series Solar System Includes All Of The Following : 

The Top Of The Line, US Made, Name Brand, SCHOTT Solar, Poly 245 Polycrystalline 245 Watt,  High Efficiency, True Grid Tie Class Solar Panels With A 0% Negative Tolerance Rating, A Much Better PTC Rating And A 25 Year Factory Warranty And MC Connectors.

Either top Of The Line, U.S. Made PV Powered inverters or top Of The Line, U.S. Made Sunny Boy inverters With Massive, Heavy Duty, Copper Wound Toroidal Output Transformer And Display.

 Qty. 1 Set Of High Quality U.S. Made Orion Solar Mounting Rails.

Qty. 1 Set Of High Quality U.S. Made Orion Top Mounting Clips, L Feet And Hardware.

Qty. 1 High Voltage DC Disconnect Switch.

Includes 100' Sections Of Wiring With MC Quick Connect Plugs.

Includes Electrical Line Drawings.

Includes Either a 10 year SMA America inverter warranty or a 10 year PV Powered inverter warranty and 25 year panel warranty.

If you don't live in Edison territory, then click here to see what kind of financial incentives your state is offering.

Click Here To Watch SCHOTT Solar's Video



Click here to view a map depicting U.S. annual average solar resource data measured in kilowatt hours per meter squared per day.

Click here to learn the difference between a solar panel's STC rating versus its PTC rating.



Ask Your Sales Representative How You Can Qualify For The Following Free, "Sunsational" Solar Bonus Pack Offer !

 



For A Limited Time Get A Free Upgrade To The New High Tech SolarEdge Inverter And Power Optimizers Or You May Keep The Original Inverter In This System !

After This Free Upgrade, The Inverter In These Systems Will Be Upgraded To A SolarEdge 97.5% Efficient Inverter And You'll Receive The Necessary Number Of SolarEdge OP250-LV Power Optimizer Units.

Hurry This Is A limited Time Offer !



Take advantage of this limited time
"Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer and you'll receive a free upgrade to the new ultra high efficiency SolarEdge inverter system and power optimizers.



Click here for the benefits of using the SolarEdge inverter system.

 


 

Free Power Optimizer Upgrade !

After This Free SolarEdge Upgrade, This System's 250 Watt Power Optimizers Will Be Upgraded To 300 Watt Power Optimizers !

Take advantage of our limited time "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer. you'll receive a free upgrade to SolarEdge's 300 watt power optimizers.


 


 

Free Residential Shingle Roof Flashings For Every L-Foot !

You'll receive a roof flashing for every L-foot in this system with our "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer. The use of flashings is the absolute best method for preventing leaks following the penetration of your roof during a solar system installation. Flashings insure that your installation meets or exceeds the roofing industry's best practices.

Click To Watch Roof Flashings Installation
Video

 


 

Free System & Roof Layout Design Assistance !

And finally as part of our "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer, unlike the cookie cutter solar kits offered by many of our competitors, we'll provide you with free assistance with customizing your system's design and roof layout.

 

 

 


Free Sunny Boy Sunny Beam Remote Display Or PV Powered Web Based Monitoring Module !

Plus you'll receive a free Sunny Beam Bluetooth remote display and a Sunny Beam Piggy Back Card a $639.00 retail value. Works only with Sunny Boy inverters as part of our  "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer.

 

 


Free Lifetime Technical Support !

 

Receive toll free technical support over the lifetime of your system as part of our "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer.

 


 

 

 

Free Rebate Processing Assistance !

 

Receive free assistance with filling out the State's rebate application. A $500.00 value as part of our "Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer.

 

 

 

 

 

CALL FOR DETAILS ON THIS BONUS PACK OFFER

1-888-955-3471

 



 

 


 

 

REDUCES YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

 


Click here to see what kind of financial incentives your state or utility is offering.


FREE SYSTEM QUOTE

Click here for a quick, no obligation, no pressure, high
tech solar quote without the inconvenience of a salesperson in your home.

We Can Save You Thousands !




We Challenge Anyone To Find A Higher Performance, Higher Quality, Better Priced Solar System From Any Dealer In The Country.

Compare These Investment Grade Solar Systems To Many Of Our Competitor's Offerings And You'll Find That We Offer:

  • A much larger rebate.

  • Top of the line name brand SCHOTT solar panels.

  • High efficiency Polycrystalline technology.

  • Solar cells that are cut from a solid ingot of silicon.

  • No Canadian Metallurgical Grade Low Efficiency Solar Cells.

  • A better per Watt PTC rating.

  • A better negative tolerance rating.

  • High tech, Orion High Strength mounting rails.

  • No low efficiency thin film or thin cells in our solar panels.

  • No toxic cadmium in our solar panels.

  • And a much, much lower price than the competition.



With the cost of natural gas and electricity going through the roof, it is now time to start thinking about your energy budget as a whole.

You can't make your own gasoline and you can't make your own natural gas, but now you CAN make your own electricity. And the best part about it is that the fuel to make own electricity falls from the sky everyday for free. 

Thousands of utility customers throughout the U.S., who were tired of the high cost of electricity have taken advantage of the huge rebates and tax credits which are available for the installation of solar energy systems on their homes and businesses.

For example, Southern California Edison is currently offering a cash rebate of up to $350.00 per AC kilowatt. And the Federal Government is offering a 30% tax credit with absolutely no cap residential and commercial applications. And unlike like the old solar energy systems of yesteryear that only produced hot water, these new systems actually produce electricity ! Clean reliable electricity to run lights, TVs, pumps, refrigerators, computers and many other appliances, all with free energy from the Sun.

Depending on the size system you choose and the number of loads you have running during the day, it is actually possible watch the power company's meter run backwards.

Since 1997 the staff here at Nationwide Solar have developed an unmatched level of expertise in the design and implementation of systems that qualify for many State rebate programs. We offer free assistance in the design of your system, we can help you in locating a qualified, experienced contractor in your area and can even assist you with the submission of your rebate application to your State.

With more than 15,000 customers worldwide, we possess the knowledge, the experience and the strategic partnerships to make your transition into solar an experience that's not only enjoyable but also rewarding.


What made in the U.S.A. meant for us and what it means for you as a consumer.

We spent more than a year researching American manufacturers for our Patriot series grid tie solar systems. "Made in America" was only the beginning of the criteria that we demanded when making our decision.

Importing components from overseas so they can be assembled here in the U.S. just wasn't going to cut it. From silicon to ingots to wafers to cells and finally to complete modules, the manufacturer that we chose had to be fully vertically integrated with its materials made right here in the good old U.S.A. In other words, the manufacturer had to provide good quality jobs for Americans that produced the finest products available on the market.

We wanted a company with experience, not a startup or an importer that pretends to be a manufacturer with nothing vested. We've seen too many of those companies come and go, leaving their customers without warranties. We wanted a company that used proven, high performance technology. Gaining a few percentage points in efficiency is not an advantage if your solar panel no longer works because the manufacturer used some newfangled technology that failed after only 5 or 6 years of use in the sun wind and rain.

The manufacturer's product that we chose not only had to be made in the U.S.A., it had to perform. In fact it had to surpass the majority of the overseas manufacturer's performance or it wasn't going to make it on our website.

After a year's worth of false starts we are confident that we have found the ideal American made solar panel, Schott Solar located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Only First Quality, Big Brand Name, High Performance Products !

Out Of Over 2,500 Solar Panels On The California Energy Commission's List Of Approved Solar Panels Using High Efficiency Crystalline Technology With A 3% Or Better Negative Tolerance Rating And A 25 Year Warranty, The SCHOTT Poly 230 Solar Panel Is Rated In The Top 1% Of The Highest Per Watt PTC Ratings  !

And Even Outperforms The Per Watt PTC Ratings Of Names Like Sharp®, SolarWorld®, REC®,  MAGE®, Solon®, Kyocera®, And BP® Just To Name A few !

And A Higher PTC Rating Means A Bigger Per Watt Rebate And Higher PTC Performance Over The Life Of The System.

Click Here To Compare For Yourself


FUZZY MATH ?

Does that other dealer have you confused with performance claims that simply don't add up ?

COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF

Same Size System And Same Efficiency Inverter

Big Difference In Performance

Sharpâ ND-U230C1

RECâ 230AE-US

SCHOTT Poly 230

 

45 Sharpâ 230 Watt ND series solar panels equals 10,350 DC rated Watts.

California and other states have adopted a much more stringent system to rate real world performance of solar panels. This rating system assigns what is known as a PTC (PVUSA Test Conditions) rating to each solar panel that is approved for use in their rebate programs.

This rating system was developed to test and compare PV systems as part of the PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications) project.

The PTC rating, which is lower than the STC (Standard Test Conditions) rating, is generally recognized as a more realistic measure of PV output because the test conditions better reflect "real-world" solar and climatic conditions, compared to the STC rating.


According to the California Energy Commission's website, the Sharp
â ND-230C1 230 Watt solar panel has a PTC rating of 203.1 Watts.

45 of these panels equals 10,350 DC Watts or 9,139.5 PTC rated Watts.

Multiply this PTC rating by the same 96% CEC efficient rated inverter and the result is 8,773.92 Watts times the $1.62 rebate offered by LADWP gives you a rebate of:

Sharpâ Rebate $14,213.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45 REC Solarâ 230 Watt solar panels equals 10,350 DC rated Watts.

California and other states have adopted a much more stringent system to rate real world performance of solar panels. This rating system assigns what is known as a PTC (PVUSA Test Conditions) rating to each solar panel that is approved for use in their rebate programs.

This rating system was developed to test and compare PV systems as part of the PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications) project.

The PTC rating, which is lower than the STC (Standard Test Conditions) rating, is generally recognized as a more realistic measure of PV output because the test conditions better reflect "real-world" solar and climatic conditions, compared to the STC rating.


According to the California Energy Commission's website, the REC
â 230AE-US 230 Watt solar panel has a PTC rating of 200.7 Watts.

45 of these panels equals 10,350 DC Watts or 9,031.5 PTC rated Watts.

Multiply this PTC rating by the same 96% CEC efficient rated inverter and the result is 8,670.24 Watts times the $1.62 rebate offered by LADWP gives you a rebate of:

RECâ Rebate $14,045.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45 SCHOTT Solar Poly 230 Watt solar panels equals 10,350 DC rated Watts.

California and other states have adopted a much more stringent system to rate real world performance of solar panels. This rating system assigns what is known as a PTC (PVUSA Test Conditions) rating to each solar panel that is approved for use in their rebate programs.

This rating system was developed to test and compare PV systems as part of the PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications) project.

The PTC rating, which is lower than the STC (Standard Test Conditions) rating, is generally recognized as a more realistic measure of PV output because the test conditions better reflect "real-world" solar and climatic conditions, compared to the STC rating.


According to the California Energy Commission's website, the SCHOTT Poly 230 230 Watt solar panel has a much higher PTC rating of 207.7 Watts.

45 of these panels equals 10,350 DC Watts or 9,346.5 PTC rated Watts.

Multiply this PTC rating by the same 96% CEC efficient rated inverter and the result is 8,972.64 Watts times the $1.62 rebate offered by LADWP gives you a rebate of:

SCHOTT Solar Rebate $14,535.67 !

That's a $321.92 bigger rebate in your pocket when you choose this SCHOTT system over Sharpâ and a $489.88 bigger rebate in your pocket when you choose this SCHOTT over RECâ.

SCHOTT Solar's Higher PTC Rating Pays Off In The Beginning And Keeps On Paying Off Year After Year With Its Higher PTC Performance. !


All of the above calculations can easily be verified on the California Energy Commission's website.

 


 

Thinking About Including Cheap, Non Name Brand Solar Panels In Your System ?

In the 14 years that we've been selling solar systems, we've seen a lot of dealers and manufacturers come and go, leaving their customers with defective products and no warranty protection. We know this to be a fact because as a factory authorized repair center, we get dozens of calls per month from consumers asking if we can repair their out of warranty products.

It's great to save money when making such a large investment, but skimping on the brand or the performance specifications of the solar panels that you choose for your system is the absolute worst way to save money on a solar system.

Solar panels are the workhorse of any solar system and represent the largest portion of your investment. So its important to choose a manufacturer that has the financial strength to be there to support you throughout the entire length of your 25 year warranty. Saving a few thousand dollars upfront, by purchasing non name brand, poorer performing solar panels from a small manufacturer can cost you tens of thousands of dollars later if you were forced to replace those solar panels without an enforceable warranty policy.

It's important to keep in mind that dozens of solar panel manufacturers from all over the world are entering the U.S. market every month. Talk to any salesman that represents any of these manufacturers and you'll find that every one of these companies has big plans and dreams of becoming the next huge success story in the U.S. solar market.

Unfortunately, due to the shear number of competitors, already in the market with the same plans and dreams and the money to back it up, most of these non name brand companies won't exist in as little as 2 to 3 years.


 

Only The Finest Available Products

When it comes to high efficiency and field proven U.S. made reliability nothing tops the performance of a PV Powered inverter. In 2004 PV Powered Inc. of  Bend, Oregon shook the industry's foundation by announcing the world's first CEC rated 96% efficient grid intertie inverter and if that wasn't enough soon after announcing this incredible accomplishment, they absolutely floored the competition with the industry's first 10 year standard warranty. Needless to say this literally forced inverter manufacturers around the world back to the drawing board.

 Since that time PV Powered has lead the way with a record of reliability that very few inverter manufacturers have come close to touching. PV Powered's rock solid design makes their inverters almost bullet proof which is why PV Powered inverters are one of the most widely used products in the country.

Ask any alternative energy engineer, installer or dealer and they'll all tell you the same thing. With more than three gigawatts (3 billion watts) worth of Sunny Boy inverters sold and operating worldwide "The Sunny Boy inverter's proven technology makes this unit one of the best grid intertie inverters available on today's market." Like a fine German crafted sports car, Sunny Boy Inverters are engineered and built in Germany, the hotbed of the worlds finest renewable energy technology. We've taken Sunny Boy's unbeatable German craftsmanship and reliability a step further by adding one of the world's highest performance solar panels available.

When it comes to purchasing a solar system for your home or business it is crucial that you take a very close look at the solar panels that the dealer is offering you. After all, solar panels are the workhorse of any solar system. Far too many consumers simply purchase what ever it is that a dealer happens to have available without even looking at a specification sheet. Performance that is lacking by just a few percentage points or an inferior warranty can make all the difference in the world over the expected life of a solar panel.

With more than ten years of experience operating our own state of the art, in-house solar repair center, we know what technologies perform well in the real world and what technologies do not.

 Over the years, we've seen expensive, name brand, solar panels fail only after a few months worth of use. We've even seen popular U.S. made solar panels fail soon after the manufacturer closed its doors leaving its customers with no warranty.

This is why it is important that you choose a solar panel manufacturer that is well established in the industry and has the financial strength to be there in the event that a warranty claim arises. This is exactly why we chose SCHOTT Solar for our Luminance™ series solar systems.


Schott Solar Is American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Approved

 


 

Click Here To Watch SCHOTT Solar's Video

 


                      


1.1 Megawatt California State University, Fresno, CA

 

 

 

600kW Large Retail Store, Lancaster, CA

 

 

600kW Lithographix, Hawthorne, CA

 

SCHOTT Solar has over 52 years experience in solar technology. The company develops, manufactures, and markets highly efficient receivers, a key component for Concentrated Solar Power plants with parabolic trough technology, as well as innovative, high-quality photovoltaic products. With crystalline solar wafers, solar cells, solar power modules, and a-Si thin film modules, SCHOTT Solar provides core components in every step of the value chain for the photovoltaic generation of energy.  

SCHOTT Solar regards itself as a market and technology leader for receivers for Concentrated Solar Power plants with parabolic trough technology. Based on many years of research and development competence, the company also considers itself as one of the cutting-edge, integrated quality providers of photovoltaic products, both in crystalline photovoltaics and in thin film technology

 so unlike many smaller solar module manufacturers, you can rest assured that SCHOTT Solar will be there decades from now to honor their 25 year warranty.

Thin might be in when it comes to waistlines and the latest HDTV sets but when it comes to securing the bulk of your investment to the roof of your home you want the strongest mounting system made out of the highest quality aircraft grade aluminum that money can buy. The engineers at Orion understand this premise and we do too so we've added the finest mounting rack systems available today. Orion Solar Mounting Systems are unsurpassed in quality and durability, rated to withstand 120 miles per hour wind speeds, Orion Solar Mounting Systems are engineered to last a lifetime.

Finally we top off our systems with the best price that you'll find anywhere. In fact, we're so sure that ours is the best deal available, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on our same, in stock, top of the line systems or your system is free.

Unlike other dealers that will sell you a barebones system, our premium quality kits include everything you see listed above.


 

Compare SCHOTT's Performance To The Competition.


California and other states have adopted a much more stringent system to rate real world performance of solar panels. This rating system assigns what is known as a PTC (PVUSA Test Conditions) rating to each solar panel that is approved for use in their rebate programs.

This rating system was developed to test and compare PV systems as part of the PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications) project.

The PTC rating, which is lower than the STC (Standard Test Conditions) rating, is generally recognized as a more realistic measure of PV output because the test conditions better reflect "real-world" solar and climatic conditions, compared to the STC rating.

Outperforms Every One Of The Solar Panels Listed Below With A Higher Per Watt PTC Rating For A Bigger Cash Rebate And Better Per Watt PTC Performance.

Solar Panel Comparison

The new laboratory test results are in and Per the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list our SCHOTT Solar Poly 230 230 Watt solar panel actually has a higher per Watt PTC rating in many states, than all of the following solar panels:

Per the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list our SCHOTT Solar Poly 230 230 Watt solar panel actually has a higher per Watt PTC rating in many states, than all of the following solar panels:

The SunPower® 200-BLK-U, 205-BLK-U, 210-BLK-U, 220-BLK-U Solar Panels.

The SolarWorldâ 165 and 175 solar panels.

The MAGE Solarâ 165 through 240 solar panels.

The Solar Tech Powerâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Advanced Renewable Energyâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

 The ASUN Energyâ 190 through 210 Watt panels.

The CA Solarâ 155 through 180 Watt panels.

The Ecosolargyâ 165 through 185 Watt panels.

The Green Powerâ 165 through 260 Watt panels.

The REC ScanModule AB 205 through 225 Watt panels.

The DelSolarâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ningboâ Solar Electric Power Company 150 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ligitek Photovoltaic Companyâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Apollo Solar Energyâ 190 through 210 Watt panels.

The Alpsâ ATI-1750 165 through the ATI-2000 230 Watt panels.

The Aleo Solar AGâ 165 through 230 Watt panels.

 Which means that in California, watt for watt you'll get a bigger rebate with SCHOTT Solar than with any of the solar panels listed above.

And according to the following manufacturer's own specification sheets, the SCHOTT Solar Poly 230 Watt panel offers a better negative tolerance rating than the The Sharpâ line of solar panels, the Sun Powerâ line of solar panels, and the Kyoceraâ LP Series 180 Through 210 Watt Solar Panels. A better negative tolerance rating means that you are guaranteed in writing of getting more of the power that you paid for.

The SCHOTT Solar Poly 230 Watt solar panel also offers a warranty that is 5 years longer than the Mexican made Sanyoâ 180 through 205 watt panels and most of the Kyoceraâ 170 through 210 Watt panels.

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"The single most important criteria when choosing a solar panel is not price nor is it performance. It's the financial strength of the manufacturer behind the solar panel's guarantee."

Thousands of U.S. consumers will make the same mistake this Summer that so many have made in the past of trying to save a few pennies per Watt by buying non name brand solar panels without ever looking into the manufacturer's history or even its current financial status.

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Click here to watch a video of one of our New York customer's electric meter actually spinning backwards after installing one of our systems.

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A Solar Electric System May Actually Increase Your Home's Value

A study by ICF Consulting which was funded by the Housing and Urban Development Department and the EPA concluded that energy saving measures such as solar can add $20.00 of home value for every $1.00 in yearly energy cost savings.

Click here to view a reprint of ICF Consulting's report titled : Evidence Of Rational Market Valuations For Home Energy Efficiency. Where the $20.00 increase for every $1.00 in yearly energy costs savings is explained.

The Patriot of Grid Intertie solar system is ideal for reducing your monthly electric bill. No batteries are needed because this system utilizes a grid intertie power conditioning unit. You'll actually become a mini power company selling power back to your utility company while the sun is shining. If your power production exceeds your power consumption, depending on the type of meter you have you will be able to actually watch your meter run backwards, what a sight !


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Many states as well as local municipalities permit the home owner to perform a self installation of this system as long as the system is installed according to current NEC electrical codes. Although this may be permitted, Solar Home, Inc. highly recommends that the installation of this system be performed only by a licensed electrician.

Installation of the above listed system exposes the installer to voltages and currents that are considered lethal and can cause injury or even death if not installed properly. The decision to self install any part of this system is entirely up to the consumer's discretion. Solar Home, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the installation or use of any of these products. Self installation of any of the above listed products shall be entirely at the user's risk.

Only one system per household at these discount prices. No layaways or rain checks permitted. Sale may end without notice.

This is a limited time offer. No layaways or rain checks. Only one system per household, person or business at this specially discounted price. Sorry no exceptions.

System only includes the items that are listed above. System does not include lag bolts, bare copper grounding wire or AC circuit breakers.
These inexpensive items will differ from installation to installation and should be supplied by the installation contractor once he or she has determined your specific requirements based on the assessment of your site.

*The above system price does not include sales tax or installation.
If you live in California then sales tax will apply to the base price. The average installation rate for the above system is approximately $1.00 to $2.00 per Watt. This installation estimate does not included permit fees or unusual engineering requirements. Tax credit amounts are approximations. Please see your tax preparer to make sure that you qualify for this tax credit in the manner in which it has been presented here. Shipping is extra.

**(Your rebate amount may vary depending on expected system performance and will be calculated based on equipment ratings and installation factors, such as geographic location, tilt, and shading.) In the event that you have paid Solar Home, Inc. a deposit or have paid in full for the purchase of a grid tie solar system and you are unable to secure an approval on your rebate reservation from your state or utility company’s rebate administrator, we hereby agree to issue you a full refund of your deposit or a full refund of the full payment that you made to us toward the purchase of your solar system so long as the product has not been shipped to you. In the event that you have paid in full and your solar system’s components have already been shipped to you and you are unable to secure an approval of your rebate reservation from your utility company’s rebate administrator, Solar Home, Inc. hereby agrees to issue you a full refund of the full payment minus shipping costs, upon the return of the solar system’s unused, undamaged equipment so long as said equipment is returned to our warehouse within 30 days of its delivery to your site. Please note that as a courtesy, Solar Home, Inc. offers free assistance to its customers in filling out their rebate applications but assumes no liability or responsibility for securing a rebate for you nor any liability or responsibility for securing any specific rebate amount. For this reason Solar Home, Inc. highly recommends that you wait until you have received your rebate reservation confirmation before taking delivery of your solar system’s components. If you have paid in full for your solar system and have not yet received an approval for your rebate reservation, Solar Home, Inc. will store your solar system for you at no charge until you have received your rebate reservation approval.

***Peak sunshine is defined as sunshine which is available during clear sky conditions between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. The 5 to 6 hour peak sunshine energy production examples depicted above are meant for reference purposes only, and are typical only for certain areas of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. Your site's number of peak sunshine hours and thus your system's performance will vary depending on factors such as, geographic location, the angle at which your solar panels are tilted, time of year, degree of annual cloud cover, pollutants in the air, dirt and guano (bird droppings) build up on the solar modules, time of day, solar module age, obstacles to sunlight such as trees and buildings, and the direction that the solar modules are pointed at.

**** Your home value increase results if any, may vary significantly from this example. To determine the actual amount that your home might appreciate after installing this solar electric system, please consult a licensed appraiser. Information concerning ICF's findings is being presented for informational purposes only. The decision as to whether or not to include these finding when calculating any return on investment or payback time is solely up to the consumer. Solar Home, Inc. is not in the business of accessing home values and hereby makes no claim whatsoever regarding the accuracy or validity of the ICF report.

*****Illustrations may not be to exact scale or shape. Illustrations depicting competing products are not representative of any particular manufacturer's brand or model. The photos that are depicted above, if any, are of large ground mount, multi-megawatt solar installations and are not meant to illustrate the specific products that are included in this particular system. The products that are included in the system are listed above under the heading: "The xxxx System Includes All Of The Following:"

++Solar Home, Inc. maintains a nationwide list of contractors/installers that may be provided to our customers upon request solely as a convenience. Solar Home, Inc. is not a contractor and as such we do not sub-contract installation services to anyone. In addition we do not make contractor/installer recommendations. And as always, we highly recommend that you always verify that any contractor or installer that you are considering possesses the necessary licensing, certification, bonding and insurance. In addition, always check references before signing any contact. The decision to use any contractor/installer on this list is entirely at your own risk. Should you decide to use any contractor/installer from this list, you hereby agree that Solar Home, Inc. under no circumstance shall be held liable for the following: (1) third-party claims against you for damages; (2) loss of, or damage to, your person or property; or (3) economic consequential damages (including lost profits, savings or interest paid) or incidental damages even if we are informed of their possibility.

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Unless you are purchasing a battery back up grid tie solar system that includes batteries and a specially designed grid tie battery back up inverter and have connected that system to a subpanel that is isolated from your site's main electrical panel, then as required by law, this solar system as well as the majority of solar systems that are offered on this website will deactivate in the event of a power failure whether or not the sun is shining. The vast majority of grid tie solar systems that are sold in the U.S. are designed to operate in this way. If you require backup power during a power failure then please ask your sales representative to quote you on a solar system that includes batteries and an inverter has been specifically designed to provide backup power during a power outage. 

The financial incentives that are presented here are for informational purposes only and may change or be eliminated by the government or utility or other entity without notice at any time. Solar Home, Inc. makes no representation as to the accuracy of the financial incentives that are presented here and highly recommends that the consumer contact the entity that is offering these financial incentives to confirm their availability before making a purchase.

+++ Free Sunny Beam Blue Tooth Remote and Bluetooth Piggy Back offer applies only to solar systems that are sold after April 8th 2010 at the Sale Price After Limited Time SolarGreenBacks that are posted above and may not be combined with any other offer or discount other than our $500.00 refer a friend offer.

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