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 !
Solar
Scams!
Summer's Here And The Scammers
And Shady Solar Salespeople Are Out In
Full Force.
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.
We're
One Of The Oldest Most Trusted Companies In The
Solar Electric Industry
This website was created by 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®,
BP 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 ?
While some brands only offer a 20 or less warranty. The solar panels that are used in these Off Grid Solar, Inc.
come with a 25 year manufacturer's warranty. These SolarEdge power optimizers come with a 25 year factory warranty, which are among the longest warranties in the industry.
BETTER PTC
PERFORMANCE THAN MOST MODELS 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.
These STION Investment Grade
Solar Systems Offer A An Incredible 92.92% PTC To STC
Ratio For Better Per Watt, Real World
PTC Performance.
MYTH:
"Solar Panel Efficiency Affects Your Return On
Investment."
FACT:
When It Comes To The Financial Return On
Your Solar Investment, Only Three Specifications Matter.
1. The Solar Panel's PTC to STC Ratio.
2. The Inverters CEC Efficiency Rating.
3.
The Solar System's Price.
Despite what
you may hear from salesmen trying to push
their "Most powerful solar panels on the
planet" a solar panel's efficiency rating has
almost no effect whatsoever on your
return on investment.
Efficiency
primarily effects the solar panel's physical
size not its power output.
In fact, the more you pay for higher solar
panel efficiency, the longer your return will
take.
You'll Probably Find Electrolytic Capacitors In That Micro Inverter
System That Your Friend Or Neighbor Just Bought,
But You Won't Find Any In A SolarEdge Power
Optimizer.
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 Off Grid Solar, Inc.
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.
The
Highest
240 Volt CEC Inverter Efficiency On The Market
That Offers Individual Solar Panel Performance
Monitoring For A Bigger Rebate
And A Faster Return On Your
On Investment.
The Entire Line Of SolarEdge
240 Volt Inverters Offer The Highest Available
CEC Weighted Efficiency Rating On The Market
And A Higher CEC Weighted
Efficiency Not Only Means A Bigger Cash
Rebate In Many States But Also A Faster
Return On your Solar Investment Because Of
Greater Energy Harvest.
SolarEdge Pushes Performance Right To The Edge !
BEWARE OF THE "NO RACK ATTACK"
Were you nearly bamboozled
by the lure of a what appeared to be a low price
per watt, only to discover that the low price
didn't include mounting racks ?
Your Solar Investment Is Only As Secure As The
Mounting System That You Choose.
That's Why We Chose IronRidge Mounting
Solutions For Our High Performance Solar
Systems.
High Strength
Aluminum And Stainless Steel
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.
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 B licensed
contractors and C-10 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.
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 Off Grid Solar, Inc.
believes firmly in a clean
renewable " Solar Electric Future
" and anything that we can do to make
that future a reality is our mission.
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 !*
WITH HIGH
PERFORMANCE U.S. MADE STION SOLAR MODULES
BRAND NEW 2018 MODEL
The Power And The Beauty Of The
Sun At Down To Earth Prices.
Ultra High Performance,
STIONBlack Framed/Black Faced,
True Grid Tie Class Solar Panels With
One Of The Best
(better than the vast majority of
SunPower®'s
solar panel models) PTC to STC Ratios At 92.92%.For Better Real World Performance
And A Better Return On Your Investment,
An Incredible
-0.26 temperature coefficient rating
For Better Warm Weather Performance, And A 25 Year
Factory Warranty And MC Connectors.
Our
American Series
Series Systems Includes All Of The Following :
Ultra High Performance, STIONUniform, Black Framed/Black Faced
with nearly invisible cell conductor
lines,
True Grid Tie Class Solar Panels With
One Of The Best
(better than over 100 of SunPower®'s
solar panel models) PTC to STC Ratios At 92.92%
For Better Real World Performance
And A Better Return On Your Investment,
An Incredible
-0.26 temperature coefficient rating
For Better Warm Weather Performance, And A 25 Year
Factory Warranty And MC Connectors.
Top Of The Line, SolarEdge
SE3800US, SE5000US, SE6000US. SE7600US,
SE10000US, SE11400US Inverter
With A
Record Breaking 97.5%
California Energy Commission Weighted
Efficiency Rating
(The higher the inverter efficiency the
better your energy harvest and the
larger your rebate in many states)
And Display.
Top Of The
Line
SolarEdge
P405 Power
Box Module Optimizers With Up To A 25%
Increase In Power Output
With A 25 Year Factory Warranty And MC
Connectors.
Free Upgrade To:
Qty. 1 Set High Quality U.S.
MadeIronRidge Rail-Less Solar Mounting System.
Extender Cable With MC4 Connectors.
Lay In Grounding Lugs.
Qty. 1 Electrical Diagram.
Includes a
25 year
SolarEdge
PowerBox module optimizer warranty and
25 year
Stion solar panel warranty.
Our Low Prices Are Before
Any State Or Utility Rebate Or The
Federal Tax Credit!
SolarEdge Leaves Both Micro Inverter And
String Inverter Performance In The Dust
The Best Features Of A Micro
Inverter And A String Inverter System In A Single Ultra High Performance Package
!
Up To 25% More Energy Production - Better Partial
Shade Protection -
Performance Monitoring Of Each Pair Of Stion Solar
Panels†
- Up To A 98.3% Peak
Efficiency Rating - 400 Watt Rating Per Power
Optimizer - Solar Panels Can Be Pointed In Different
Directions And Different Tilt Angles - Arc Fault
Protection - Safer Installation - Works With A Much
Larger Selection Of Solar Panels - 25 Year Power
Optimizer Warranty - And It Costs Less.
No Micro Inverter
Or String Inverter Even Comes Close
SolarEdge Installation Video
We've Been
Saying It For Years And Now It's Official, Per A Study Designed By NREL (The
National Renewable Energy Laboratory), SolarEdge Outperforms Both Micro
Inverters And String Inverters!
Ask Your Sales
Representative How You Can Qualify For
The Following Free, "Sunsational"
Bonus Pack Offer !
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 Lifetime Telephone
Technical Support Assistance !
Also as part of our
"Sunsational" Bonus Pack offer,
you'll also receive free lifetime
telephone tech support from one of the
oldest names in the industry.
Free Rebate Processing
Assistance !
Receive
free assistance with filling out
any available rebate application.
A $500.00 value.
NEW !
Ask Your Sales
Representative How You Can Qualify For
The Following Free, "Sunsational"
Bonus Offer !
While the other dealers might
provide you with only a
schematic or a single line
diagram or in most cases,
nothing at all, take advantage of our limited
time
"Sunsational" Bonus Pack
offer and
on these 5 kW or larger systems,
you'll receive
a commercially prepared
Residential Permit Package that includes
a detailed cover sheet, formal site plan,
formal roof layout, attachment details,
single line diagram and a detailed three
line electrical diagram that will make your
permitting process so much
easier,
a $600.00 Value !++++
Laboratory
tested to 1,710 lbs Pull out Force (up to a
180 Mph wind rating).
Less weight on
your roof
Integrated
grounding
The only
Rail-less System that works with tile or
composition shingle roofs
Comes with
mounting screws and butyl sealant
pre-installed on baseplate
25 year
manufacturer's warranty
THAT LEASING
COMPANY'S SOLAR LOAN COMPARED TO OUR SOLAR LOANS
FAR SUPERIOR $0 DOWN LOANS
FEATURES
THEIR $0 DOWN LOAN OFFERING
OUR $0 DOWN LOAN OFFERING
No Money Out
Of Pocket
Yes
Yes
Balloon
Payment Due
Yes.
Their loan requires you to make a 30% balloon payment that is due on
June 1st the year after installation,
regardless of the amount claimed in the tax credit.
No.
There is no balloon payment required
with any of the loans that we offer.
Annual
Payment Increases
Yes.
Their loan includes a 2.9% annual payment increase that will
raise your monthly payment by 2.9% per year,
every year for the entire term of your loan.
No.
Their are no annual payment increases
in any of the loans that we offer.
Tax
Deductible Interest
No.
The interest payments on their loan are not tax
deductible.
Yes.
The interest payments on our FHA Title 1 Solar loans and PACE Solar
financing are tax deductible.
Loan
Proceeds Can Be Used To Purchase A Lower Priced Solar System
No. The
proceeds from their loan can only be used to purchase one of their
higher priced systems.
Yes. The
proceeds from our loan can only be used to purchase any one of our
much lower priced systems.
Loan
Contracts Can Be Signed For A Shorter Term Loan For Lesser Number Of
Interest Payments
No. The
contracted term of their loan is 30 years.
Yes. The
loans that we offer can be signed for terms
that vary to best suit your needs.
OUR AMERICAN
SERIES SYSTEMS VERSUS THAT SOLAR LEASE/PPA COMPANY'S OFFER
COMPARISON
SOLAR LEASE/PPA COMPANY
STION AMERICAN SERIES
Cost
A typical 4.75kW
leased/PPA system will cost you about $28,080.
(20 years of
payments at $117.00 per month).
A typical 4.76kW system will only cost you about $11,381.28 after
sales tax, labor and only the 30% federal tax credit is applied.
That's $16,698.72
Less!
Cost Of
Repairs/Maintenance Insurance And Monitoring
Over-paid for by
homeowner. Remember, their system is going to cost you about $16,698,72
more.
Paid by the
homeowner but considering that these cost are but a fraction of the
amount that your saving. You'll come out way ahead with a purchase
versus a lease or PPA.
PTC To STC
Ratio
California
Energy Commission's Real world performance rating
Typically poorer.
(.89% to 90% is
common).
Stion U.S. made
solar panels offer an incredible 92.92% PTC to STC ratio for
better CEC "real world" performance.
Temperature
Coefficient Rating
The Lower
This Number, The Better The Performance In Warmer Climates.
Typically Poorer.
(-0.44%/oC)
Stion offer a
practically unbeatable temperature coefficient rating at -0.26%/oC
for much better performance in warmer climates.
Performance
In Low Light Conditions.
(Early
morning and late afternoon).
The ordinary
crystalline silicon technology that's used in most leased/ PPA systems
offer poorer performance in low light conditions which produces less
power.
Stion uses new,
advanced CIGS technology in their solar panels that is well known for
producing more energy during low light conditions.
System
Ownership After Paying For Your System In Full.
Even after making 20
years worth of leasing payments or even after pre-paying your lease, you
still won't own the system.
It will still belong
to the leasing/PPA company. If you want to own the system, you'll have
to buy it from them at fair market value.
Your system will be
your property, an asset that will increase your home's value from day
one.
Ability To
Upgrade Your System At A Later Date.
With a lease or PPA,
it's not your system so you can't upgrade it or sell it.
You'll basically be
stuck with the same aging system for the 20 year term of the lease/PPA.
If you want to upgrade it you'll have to pay the lease/PPA contract off
in full and start from scratch.
Because you'll own
your Stion American system you can upgrade it or sell it to purchase a
newer model anytime you wish.
Where Are
The Solar Panels Made ?
Most if not all of
the solar panels that are used in leased/PPA systems are made in foreign
countries like Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.
The Stion solar
panels that are used in these American systems are made in the U.S.A.
Inverter
Performance
Most leased/PPA
systems will use an older string inverter design or poorer performance
micro inverters.
The inverter system
used in these Stion American systems use a higher performance
inverter/power optimizer combination which according to a recent NREL
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory) nrel.gov sponsored study,
click here to read outperforms both string inverters and micro
inverters under shaded conditions.
30% Federal
Tax Credit And Other Financial Incentives.
A leased or PPA
system does not belong to you, so all available incentives including the
30% Federal tax credit, any applicable cash reabate, any SRECs (solar
renewable energy credits) and accelerated depreciation will go to the
leasing company.
Despite the fact
that the leasing/PPA company is collecting all of these incentives, of
course you will still be responsible for making your 20 years worth of
lease/PPA payments or pre-paying your lease/PPA.
Because you'll own
your Stion American system, you'll get to keep the 30% Federal tax credit
and any available cash rebate or any other applicable financial
incentive for yourself.
MORE INCOME FROM YOUR SYSTEM
THAN SILICON
ZERO DEGRADATION AFTER A ONE YEAR OF FIELD USE !
Outperform day 1, outperform day 10,000.
SAN JOSE, CALIF., August 15, 2013 –In April 2012,
Stion installed a 60 kW demonstration array in Hattiesburg, MS comprised of some
of the very first CIGS modules produced at Stion’s high-volume factory in
Mississippi.
After 1 year of field production in the hot and
humid Mississippi delta, Stion’s modules show zero degradation in power output.
A random sample of modules was removed from the array and tested; they performed
at or above the STC (Irradiance=1000 W/m², Air mass=1.5, Module
temperature=25°C.) flash test result that was recorded at time of production.
This may be a surprise to those in the solar industry that expect at least 1-2%
loss in power in just the first year with silicon-based modules, but at Stion
it’s no surprise because our modules are designed to beSimply
Better™.
This stable performance
confirms that Stion’s modules match the stability seen in CIGS modules that have
been stable for nearly 8 years in a test array at the National Renewable
Energy Lab. View the NREL testclick
here.
Stion’s CIGS modules have a dual glass / glass construction providing
significantly improved moisture resistance and lifetime durability over the
traditional polymer based backsheets used in traditional PV modules. Stion
modules are resistant to potential induced degradation, light-induced
degradation, and provide a durable solution engineered to survive in harsh
environments and out-perform in non-ideal situations.
Does That Other Solar
Panel's Performance
Simply Melt Away In The
Heat Of Summer ?
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
FACT: THE HOTTER
IT GETS, THE POORER ANY SOLAR PANEL WILL
PERFORM.
So you want the lowest
temperature coefficient rating possible.
A typical
solar panel has a temperature
coefficient rating of about minus 0.50%
per degree Celsius above 25 degree
Celsius (25 degrees Celsius is about 77
degrees Fahrenheit) and solar cell
temperatures can easily reach 70 degrees
C on a hot roof in many of the Southern
states.
What this
means is that for every degree increase
in cell temperature above 25 degrees C,
a solar panel with a temperature
coefficient of -0.50%/degree C will lose
about 1/2 percent of its rated power
output.
That may
not seem like much but when you consider
that cell temperatures can reach 70
degrees C, that 280 Watt solar panel
with a temperature coefficient of
-.50%/degree C will lose up to
22.5%, nearly a quarter of its rated
power or 1,125 watts for a 5 kilowatt
system !
LOWER PERCENTAGE IS BETTER
MODEL
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENCT
Solarland®
SLP180
-0.50%
Astronergy®
CHSM6612P 305
-0.45%
Kyocera®
KD325GXLFP
-0.45%
Suniva®
OPT270
-0.42%
SunPower®
E20-327
-0.38%
Stion
-0.26%
After all,
what good is high efficiency, a high
power rating or even a plus tolerance
rating if your solar panel loses more
power than another brand because of a poorer temperature
coefficient rating ?
Solar Panel Comparison
Not All Solar
Modules Are Created Equal.
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 One
Of The Highest Per Watt PTC Ratings
"92.92%"
On The California Energy Commission's List Of
Approved Modules For A Bigger
Cash Rebate And Better Per Watt PTC Performance.
According to the California Energy Commission,
Click Here To Compare For
Yourself
our
These high performance panels
have
a higher
PTC to STC rating than all of the following
solar panels. Which means that in California and
other states, watt for watt, you'll get a bigger rebate than with
any of the solar panels listed below.
Sorry SunPower® but when it comes to
"Real World" PTC performance, the Stion high
performance solar panels in our new American Solar Systems,OUTPERFORM the vast majority of your solar
panels. They also outperform your temperature
coefficient rating for better performance in hot
climates !
The
Yingli Green Energyâ
170 Through 305 Watt Solar Panels.
The Canadian Solarâ
150 through 310 Watt panels.
The Hanwha SolarOneâ150 through 310 Watt panels.
The ET Solar Industryâ
165 through 310 Watt panels.
The Talesun Solarâ
175 through 320 Watt panels.
The Trinaâ
165 through 315 Watt panels.
The Sharpâ
187 through 300 Watt panels.
The AU Optronicsâ
170 through 270 Watt panels.
The Hyundaiâ191 through 305 Watt panels.
The
MAGEâSolar
180 Through 300 Watt Solar Panels.
The Upsolarâ
155 through 300 Watt panels.
The
Lumosâ 175
through 305 Watt panels.
The Grapeâ160 through 410 Watt panels.
The Schucoâ
165 through 270 Watt panels.
The
Solarland USAâ 160
through 250 Watt panels.
The Innotechâ
210 through 270 Watt panels.
The DM Solar™
180 through 280 Watt panels.
The
Solonâ 215
through 280 Watt panels.
The
Solarfun Powerâ
150 Through 245 Watt Solar Panels.
The
BPâ
170 through 237 Watt solar panels.
The Solonâ
215 through 300 Watt panels.
The
Axitec Solarâ
190 Through 315 Watt Solar Panels.
The
Andaly Solarâ
165 Through 210 Watt Solar Panels.
The Solar Tech Powerâ
210 through 240 Watt panels.
The
1Soltechâ
180 through 235 Watt panels.
The
Solar Power SPIâ
165 through 210 Watt panels.
The Advanced Renewable Energyâ
210 through 240 Watt panels.
The ERA Solar 170 through 245 Watt panels.
The ASUN Energyâ
190 through 210 Watt panels.
The Eoplly New Energy Technology
180 through 285 Watt panels.
The Supreme Solarâ
165 through 280 Watt panels.
The Green Powerâ
165 through 260 Watt panels.
The Clean Source & Energyâ
115 through 220 Watt panels.
The Tianwei New Energyâ
155 through 235 Watt panels.
The DelSolarâ
210 through 240 Watt panels.
The Ningboâ
NB Solar 150 through
240 Watt panels.
The Ligitek Photovoltaic Companyâ
210 through 240 Watt panels.
The
Apollo Solar Energyâ
190 through 210 Watt panels.
The
Alpsâ
ATI-1750
165 through the ATI-2000
240 Watt panels.
The
Aleo Solar AGâ
165 through 270 Watt panels.
And on
and on and on.........
And according to the following
manufacturer's own specification sheets, these
Stion solar panels
offer a better temperature coefficient
rating than the SunPowerâ
line of solar panels for better performance in hot
weather.
Are You Handing Over Your Personal Information To A
Real Solar Dealer Or A Lead Processing Mill?
Give your contact
information out to one of those solar lead
processing mills and your phone number and email
address will probably be distributed to dozens
if not hundreds of solar dealers who will
probably hound you, non-stop for the next
decade.
We've been selling high quality solar systems,
nationwide since 1997 and we promise that you'll
be so delighted with our much lower price quotes and better, brand name
performance, that in most cases, you'll be
calling us back before we call you.
We Never Abuse Our Customers With Phone Calls Or
Emails.....Never.
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below for a quick, no obligation, no pressure, high
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ENERGY PRODUCTION PER YEAR THAN SILICON
Your Ground Mount Solar Specialist
Since 1997
EXCEPTIONAL SHADING PERFORMANCE
The unique cell architecture leads to
higher kWh generation in shade conditions allowing denser deployment. Shading
50% of a Stion module leads to a 50% reduction in power output compared to a 98%
output reduction for typical crystalline silicon modules.
THESE ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE AMERICAN SERIES SOLAR SYSTEMS ABSOLUTELY CRUSHES THE SOLAR
LEASE AND PPA COMPANY'S OFFERINGS !
ADVANTAGES OF STION CIGS
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY VERSUS CRYSTALLINE TECHNOLOGY
The light spectrum spans from
ultraviolet to visible to the near-infrared region. Mono crystalline solar
cells absorb light in the spectrum which ranges from 400-700 nm, CIGS solar
cells absorb light in the spectrum which ranges from 300-1300 nm. This wider
range of light absorption effectively means that a CIGS solar panel can
generate power for a much longer period of time each day. In other words
CIGS solar panels will keep generating power from sunrise to sunset.
Solar panels made from crystalline silicon exhibit degradation
following long-term exposure to intense light which reduces their ability to
generate power. A study conducted at Arizona State University and TUV
Rheinland PTL concluded that the power output from solar panels made with
crystalline silicon decrease by approximately 0.5 percent per Celsius degree
as temperature increases. CIGS solar panels display a much lower loss of
power as temperature increases. This is know as a solar panel's temperature
coefficient. CIGS solar panels generate consistent (kwh) output regardless
of long periods of exposure to sunlight.
CIGS solar panels typically
generate 1.2 times more energy than standar crystalline silicon solar
panels. CIGS solar panels produce consistent superior output (kwh/kwp) when
tested in the same natural (outdoor) environment as crystalline solar
panels.
Crystalline silicon based solar
panels have a degradation factor of 1-2% in (kwh) output per year. CIGS
modules provide consistent (kwh) output each year with little or no
degradation.
CIGS solar panels provide
excellent performance during low light, cloudy or hazy conditions. CIGS
solar panels are activated by the presence low intensity photons. Cigs solar
panels are less dependent on direct sunlight or the position of the sun in
order to produce electricity. Cigs solar panels are one of the most diverse
and effective solar panels available and can operate in most light
conditions.
CIGS solar panels are one of
the most light-sensitive solar technologies on the market. Research shows
that CIGS solar panels produce more electricity per day operating in the
same natural environment as crystalline solar panels. CIGS panels absorb
more sunlight per day so they produce more energy per day.
Esthetics: Most agree that the
uniform solid black color of the panels provide a far more appealing
appearance.
NO LIGHT
INDUCED DEGRADATION
COMPARISON
COMPARISON
ENPHASE®
SOLAREDGE®
Partial Shade Mitigation
Yes
Yes
Solar Module
Monitoring
(Sets Of Stion Modules)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Solar Module
Orientations
Yes
Yes
Warranty Of Under Module Mounted Electronics
25
Years
25 Years
CEC Weighted Inverter
Efficiency
96.5
97.5%
The Highest 240
Volt Single Phase Inverter That Offers Individual Solar Panel Monitoring
And Shade Mitigation In The Industry
(Results in a larger rebate in many states
and higher energy production.)
Minimum Start Voltage
22
Volts
5
Volts
(Power Optimizers start up at a far lower voltage
level for better energy harvesting)
Internet Communications
Port Built Into System
No
(Must purchase optional Envoy®
communications gateway.)
Yes† (Comes standard with Ethernet, RS232
and RS485 support built right in.)
Use Of Industry Standard
Cabling
No
(Must purchase a comparatively expensive
Engage® proprietary cabling assemply for inverter interconnection.)
Yes (Uses low cost, industry standard
cabling and only for extension purposes. Power Optimizer cabling is
built in.)
Maximum Continuous Power Rating Per
Each Module Mounted Electronics
240
Watts
400 Watts
(Allows for larger modules to
be used without wasting power.)
Module Mounted Electronics
Exposed To Spikes, Surges, Brownouts From The Utility Grid
Yes
No
(SolarEdge's power optimizers are connected
to the electrically stable DC power lines so they are isolated from a
direct connection to the harsh environment of the grid for a potentially
longer life expectancy.)
Use Of Electrolytic Capacitors In Under Module Mounted Electronics Which
Have The Potential To Dry Out, Leak And Fail When Used In High
Temperature Or Diamond Temperature Cycling Environments
Yes
No
(SolarEdge uses no electrolytic capacitors
in their under module mounted Power Optimizers.)
Power Line Communication
Issues
Yes
(Because the Envoy® and microinverters share
the AC power line with every other appliance in your home, electrical
interference can cause communication issues in your system.)
No
(SolarEdge's power optimizers communicate
with the inverter through the electrically quiet DC power lines so the
potential for interference is dramatically reduced.)
Under Module Mounted
Electronics Peak Efficiency
96.5%
99.5%
(Higher Efficiency Means Less Temperature Related Stress.)
With SolarEdge you'll not only get a
bigger cash rebate in many states, but also higher energy production because SolarEdge offers the highest 240 volt single phase
CEC weighted efficiency rating on the market.
And why on Earth would anyone want to connect a 280
solar panel to an inverter that's
only rated to handle a maximum of 240 Watts ?
And when it comes to warranties, SolarEdge's standard 25 year Power
Optimizer Unit warranty says it all !
Click
below for a quick, no obligation, no pressure, high
tech solar quote without the
inconvenience of a salesperson in your home.
Bring Us Your Best Quote On The Same Solar System And We'll Beat That Quote Hands Down.
SolarEdge Has Rewritten The Book On
Inverter Technology....
BETTER QUANTUM EFFICIENCY THAN SILICON AND
DESIGNED FOR HARSH COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS
USE THIS SYSTEM TO CHARGE THAT ELECTRIC
VEHICLE THAT YOU'VE HAD YOUR EYE ON !
If you've been considering a grid tie solar
system for your home or business, and you've
been eyeing one of those slick new plug in
hybrid or pure electric vehicles that are
are just around the corner or the idea of
driving around on free fuel for life sounds
appealing, well then 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 !
And if that is isn't great enough news, how
about a $7,500.00 Federal tax credit on the
purchase of a brand new plug in hybrid or
pure electric vehicle !
Module-level, string-level and system-wide
monitoring, enabled by the SolarEdge PowerBoxes. Performance of each and every
PV module is measured and communicated across existing power lines, to maximize
solar power harvesting at all times and reduce maintenance cost and time.
NEW!
iPhone Monitoring Application –
enables system owners to perform remote monitoring on the go and in the field
from their iPhone
Could These Innocuous Looking Components Be The Downfall Of That Micro Inverter
System That You've Been Considering ?
After Twelve Years Of Repairing Inverters At
The Component Level, We Think So.
They're Known As Electrolytic Capacitors And
They Could Be A Micro Inverter's Worst Nightmare!
REDUCES YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WHILE SAVING YOU
MONEY!
FREE SATELLITE & AERIAL BASED SOLAR QUOTES
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below for a quick, no obligation, no pressure, high
tech solar quote without the
inconvenience of a salesperson in your home.
Bring Us Your Best Quote On The Same Solar System And We'll Beat That Quote Hands Down.
SolarEdge Supercharges Your Solar
Module's Performance
Adding SolarEdge's Revolutionary Performance Boosting Technology To
Your Solar System Is Like Adding A Supercharger To Each And Every
One Of Your Solar Modules.
This Is Not Your Neighbor's Micro
Inverter Or String Inverter System........ It's So Much Better !
With the cost of gasoline, 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, 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.
The staff here at Off Grid Solar, Inc.
are
experts in the design and implementation of systems that qualify for many State
rebate programs. We offer free assistance in the design of your system and can
even assist you with the submission of your application to your State.
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.
SolarEdge Arc Fault Protection
"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 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.
SolarEdge provides groundbreaking
distributed DC systems that maximize power
generation of residential and large-scale PV
sites, for faster return on investment.
Module manufacturers, integrators and
installers benefit from constraint-free site
design, full site space utilization, reduced
installation time and maintenance cost,
module-pair monitoring†, improved safety,
theft prevention, the highest CEC efficiency
rating and more.
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, name brand 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 if the
need arises. This is exactly why we
chose Stion U.S. Made solar
modules for our
American series solar systems.
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 new American 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. The manufacturer that
we chose had to be fully vertically
integrated, with its solar panels 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.
Insisting
on this type of control over materials
and the manufacturing process is not
only the best way to assure quality, it
also creates a sense of pride that
results in reliable, high performance
products that's hard to beat.
This is
the exact reason why we chose Stion
Solar for our American series solar
systems
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 IronRidge
understand this premise and we do too so
we've added the finest rail-less mounting
system available today. IronRidge Solar Mounting Systems
are unsurpassed in quality and
durability, rated to withstand up to a
180 mile per hour wind speeds, Spider
Rax 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.
These
American Series Grid Intertie systems are perfect 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 !
The
SolarEdge
2013 Happy
Holidays
Video !
For the past two years,
SolarEdge
has created
a happy
holidays
video but
this time
they've
outdone
themselves
with their
latest
video.
Call toll free at
1-866-712-1439
for further information
concerning this system.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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,
Off Grid Solar, 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. Off Grid Solar, 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,
solar module tilt angle and azimuth angle and
shading.) Please note that many states and or
utilities will use the the AC rating of the your
system's equipment and not the DC rating of your
system's equipment when determining the amount of
your rebate. The AC rating of your equipment is
typically calculated by multiplying the PTC rated
output of your solar panels by the number of solar
panels multiplied by the CEC weighted efficiency of
your inverter, multiplied by your system's design
factor which is based on module tilt angle, azimuth
angle, shading and geographic location, multiplied
by the current per AC watt rebate amount. Please
contact your state or utility company to determine
equipment ratings and exactly how your rebate will
be calculated and what your rebate amount will be.
In the event that you have paid Off Grid Solar, 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, Off Grid Solar, Inc.
,
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, Off Grid Solar, 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 Off Grid Solar, Inc.
,
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, Off Grid Solar, 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:"
++Off Grid Solar, Inc.
maintains a nationwide
list of contractors/installers that may be
provided to our customers upon request
solely as a convenience. Off Grid Solar, 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 Off Grid Solar, 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.
The
trademarks named in this website are the
property of their respective owners and
have no relation to Off Grid Solar, Inc.
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. Off Grid Solar, Inc.
,
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.
Smart phone and tablet computer pictured above, not
included in this offer.
++++Most municipalities do not require a
"wet stamp" (engineer's stamp) on solar system permit applications but there are
some that do. Please note that the above described residential permit package
does not include a "wet stamp" (engineer's stamp). If your municipality requires
a stamp, you may purchase a stamp for an additional fee.
†
Please note:
An Ethernet cable connection from your
existing router to the SolarEdge
inverter or wireless Zigby
transmitter/receiver units from your
existing router to the SolarEdge
inverter must be installed, and always
on internet service must be available
for remote Internet monitoring to
operate. The cost of an Ethernet cable
connection from your existing router to
the SolarEdge inverter or the cost of
wireless Zigby transmitter/receiver
units from your existing router to the
SolarEdge inverter and the cost of
Internet access is not included in our
pricing.
Please see
your installation contractor for the
cost of installing either an Ethernet
cable connection from your existing
router to the SolarEdge inverter or the
cost of wireless Zigby
transmitter/receiver units from your
existing router to the SolarEdge
inverter. Please see your Internet
provider for the cost of Internet
access.
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