Solar installations are critical to areas with a 100 percent renewable energy goal. With the increase in the price of electricity, many people are already upgrading their homes to the solar panel. In fact, various solar projects on Maui are moving forward, thus reducing the dependence of the island on imported petroleum. For perfect solar system installation, contact Local Solar Installers Maui today!
Is Solar Panel Installation a Need of Maui?
The answer to this question is a big yes! There are basically two types of solar: PV (photovoltaic) thermal (solar hot water).
Solar Hot Water has been around in Hawaii since the ’60s. The basic presumption of solar hot water is the sun heats the water present in a tank and after that, it is delivered to your sinks, showers, washers, etc. The water present in the tank is pumped up to the roof during the day and after that, it is stored in a tank.
Hawaii is taking a step to close its only coal power plant taking the initiative toward renewable energy.
So what exactly happens when there is no sun?
Most solar hot water heaters have an electric backup. Not every family needs electric backup, especially a nuclear family. On average, the savings for a nuclear family of 4 people on solar hot water can be 20–40% of the electric bill.
Let’s talk about Solar PV (photovoltaic)
Solar PV (photovoltaic) is quite simple, but there are several programs to select from for private rooftop solar, which one is perfect for you?
Customer Grid-Supply Plus (CGS Plus) systems — These include grid support technology to handle grid reliability and allow the utility company (MECO).
Smart Export customers with a renewable system — Mainly PV, as well as battery energy storage systems, have the option to export energy to the grid.
Customer Self-Supply (CSS) — This is intended only for private rooftop solar installations which are designed to not export any electricity to the grid.
Customer Grid-Supply (CGS) — In this type participants receive a PUC-approved credit for electricity sent to the grid are billed at the retail rate for electricity they utilize from the grid.
Closing Thoughts
Are you excited to launch solar panels at your property? Hire solar installer company Maui to bring savings and go green.
