The 411 on Solar Energy

Have you been hearing all the buzz about switching to solar energy at your home? Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce and even eliminate your monthly energy bill. If you’ve considered going solar, you probably have some questions about how it works, what types of solar panels are available, and what the incentives are. Catalyst Electric has everything you need to know about switching to solar energy in today’s blog! 


How Does it Work 

Solar Panels — Convert sunlight into DC electricity
Inverter — Converts the generated DC into AC used in most homes.
Monorting System — Monitors info such as energy production for optimal power orange
Utility Grid — On Grid-Tie and hybrid system

Types of Systems 

Grid Tie —Ties into utility grid, sends excess production into grid. No energy storage.
Standalone — Off-grid System. All battery storage with no back-feed.
Hybrid — Grid tie with battery storage, auto switch with outage.

What Are the Benefits? 

Fixed Energy Costs 

The cost of self-producing energy doesn’t change. The energy production cost becomes $0 when the system is paid for.

Keeping Your Money 

Like owning or renting a house, you can own or rent your energy consumption.

Property Value 

A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California showed that across the board, buyers were willing to pay $15,000 with an average-sized solar panel system.

Durability 

Solar panels can withstand weather damage form hail and heavy snow.

Installation 

Solar panels can be installed on standing seam and other non-pen travel roofs.

Renewable 

The source of solar energy isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Renewable vs. Non-Renewable 

Non-renewable = finite 

Coal, oil, gas, uranium will all eventually run out.

Renewable = infinite 

Wind, sun, running water
Using resources doesn’t decrease supply - available again and again

What are the Incentives 

Federal Tax Credit 

26% of the total system cost

Property Tax Exemption 

Increases value without increasing tax liability

Utility Incentives 

Ameren Incentive: $.25 per Watt
For example, 12kw system + 12,000 watts
12,000x.25 +$3,000 Rebate


Why Use Us? 


  • Design, installation, and service 
  • Tie-in to home electrical system 
  • Local - Familiar with local codes, inspections, and utilities
  • Use reputable, top-tier equipment manufactures 
  • Master Electrician owned and operated - not simply PV Installers 

Contact Catalyst Electric to Go Solar! 

Catalyst Electric are certified solar installers and here to answer any additional questions you many have. If you’ve been considering adding solar panels to your home to start saving money on energy cost, reach out to our team of electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks! 

Quality Work With Integrity

 Catalyst Electric: Best electrician service at the Lake of the Ozarks  


1106 Runabout Drive
Osage Beach, Mo 65065
(573) 552-8488 -Phone
(573) 552-8248 



   
Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA

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