Solar Electric Systems

If you want to get electricity from the sun, Energy Harvester can integrate solar electric systems into your home, business and institutions such as schools, churches or governmental buildings.  We position you to get the maximum incentives and set up net metering to get credit for the power produced.  This saves money each month, adds value to property, and provides protection from the rising costs of fossil fuels.  Using the sun has multiple additional benefits such as not polluting the air and retaining more revenue in the local economy to create jobs.

Life-Cycle Cost on a 30 Year Basis
Residential Solar Electric life-cycle cost is less than $0.08 per kWh. Current residential electrical rates are $.14 to $.32 per kWh depending upon consumption. Commercial Solar Electric life-cycle cost is less than $0.06 per kWh. Current commercial rates are $.16 to $.18 per kWh depending on season and loads.

Solar Electric System Typical Costs           
Gross Cost of components, including design and installation as well as permit, taxes and warranty              $7.50   per Watt
California Solar Initiative Expected Performance Bases Buydown (EPBB)                        <$1.90> per Watt
Cost after EPBB                                       $5.60   per Watt
30% Federal Investment Tax Credit            <$1.68> per Watt
Net cost to residential customer               $3.92   per Watt
30% accelerated depreciation          <$1.18> per Watt
Net cost to commercial customer              $2.74    per Watt

Good Return on Investment