The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston SC Real Estate Blog: Is Solar Power a Viable Option For You?
The ideal candidates for solar power technically known as, residential solar photovoltaic project, are homes that are already energy efficient in that they have an airtight building envelope, energy efficient appliances, CFL light bulbs, etc. A typical home will need 23 panels each panel is 3’ by 5’ to produce enough electricity for a typical residence, however you can install fewer panel is conditions dictate that. The panels can be installed on most any type of roof in a variety of configurations with the ideal site being a roof that faces 15 to 30 degrees west or east of magnetic south with at least 5 hours of direct sunlight and minimal shading from trees or other structures. The system basically requires no maintenance and has a life expectancy of 20-25 years.
The system works by having the panels wired in a series and passing through a DC inverter and wired into both your homes electrical panel and a power meter to measure the kilowatts you are feeding back to the power grid. When the system produces more power than your home consumes the excess if fed to your power company’s power grid and you get credit for the power you produce.
There are significant state and federal tax credits available. I recommend consulting with your tax advisor to determine what you qualify for. You can check out www.dsireusa.org for applicable rebates and incentives in your area.
In the charleston South Carolina area feel free to contact Ecobilt Energy Sytems for additional information.
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