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Solar Electric Systems for Homes and Businesses

 

System prices vary widely depending on module selection, type of system (grid-tied, off-grid, or battery back-up), and mounting method (roof, ground, or pole mount). For example, while Sanyo modules are the most efficient, they are also the most expensive. Solarworld modules are less efficient, and also cost less. If you have a large area to install the system, you can use less efficient modules. However, if your optimum solar roof space is limited, you may need higher efficiency Sanyo modules which allow you to fit more watts of solar into a smaller space.


Net Metered System

For a net metered system, the most popular size residential system in Oregon is 3kW. This size system yields about 3400kWh of electricity production per year in the Willamette Valley. The main reason this system is so popular is the price. At the 3kW system size, state and federal tax credits are maximized. Check out your utility provider below:

Why go solar?

A Viable Alternative: In Oregon, over 40% of 
our electricity comes from burning coal Worldwide, burning coal 
makes up 40% of all carbon dioxide emissions 
Each month a one-kilowatt solar electric system:* Prevents 150 pounds of 
coal from being mined Prevents 300 pounds of 
CO2 from entering the atmosphere * based on a system that produces 150 kWh per month)
Modern Solar Electric Systems: Have an expected life of 
40+ years with a 25-year warranty on modules Provide a sound and secure investment in your future Increase property value Show leadership in your community for clean energy solutions Can operate for years 
with no maintenance Reduce or eliminate 
electricity bills Recover the energy required for manufacturing within 
3-5 years Are less toxic to produce 
than a laptop computer

How much does a solar electric system cost?

Click on the corresponding links below to your utility providers to see an example cost breakdown of a net metered system.

If your power provider is not listed, please contact us for more information on your specific situation. Please visit our resources page for more informational links.  

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Pacific PowerWhy_Solar_files/PacificPower_Residential_Incentives_2012_web.pdf
PGEWhy_Solar_files/PGE_Res_SolarElectric_Incentives_2012_web.pdf
EWEBWhy_Solar_files/EWEB_Residential_Rebate_2012_web.pdf
Consumer’s PowerWhy_Solar_files/ConsumerPower_Residential_rebate_2012_web.pdf
Salem ElectricWhy_Solar_files/SalemElectric_Residential_Rebate_2012_web.pdf

Feed in Tariff Program (FIT)

Known as the Oregon Solar Incentive Program for Pacific Power customers, and the Solar Payment Option for PGE customers, this program offers an alternative way to recover the costs of a solar electric system.  The pilot program pays the system owner a flat rate above retail electricity price for all solar production for the first 15 years of system life. Businesses are still eligible for the Federal Investment Tax Credit, and homeowners are eligible for the Federal  Residential Energy Tax Credit under this program. Participants are not eligible for Energy Trust of Oregon incentives and Oregon tax credits.  This program is especially good for non-profit organizations, as system costs are recovered based on power production payments rather than through tax credits alone. Enrollment happens biannually on April 1, and October 1, and is extremely limited for this program..
Please contact us for more information about the FIT Program.