Comments on: Connect with local solar experts

By: anita jo

anita jo — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:22:58 +0000

i am looking for somebody in southwest va. that would be able to discuss solar panels & install them for my disabled mother. i know of nobody in the area who does this kind of work. please help

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred" — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:45:37 +0000

Kevin,

Have you checked out the CT Solar Lease program? Might be right for you. No money down, but there are income limits:

http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/affordable-solar/ct-solar-lease-basics/

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:21:19 +0000

Myself, like thousands of other Earth friendly people would love to go SOLAR, but with the high cost of Solar Systems the way it is, most people just can’t afford it….I guess for now, I’m just stuck with polluting the environment…

By: Michael M

Michael M — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:42:19 +0000

We are looking for solar installers in states other than FL and TN since we have presence there. Installers for Solar water, PV grid tie and off grid, wind and small hydro. If you are qualified and licensed we may have some work for you. We have retail and wholesale outlets so we get a lot of inquires. email info AT getoffthegrid .com

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:36:39 +0000

Thanks for the info and review.

By: Thomas Sicola

Thomas Sicola — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:25:17 +0000

I have been thinking about starting a small solar energy installation company – more out of passion than expertise. Is there room in the market for someone like me? And how long will it take me to learn all I need to know about the installation? I already have an MBA, so I already understand the business side.

By: Mark Meshulam

Mark Meshulam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:53:56 +0000

I am a window contractor in Chicago and want to begin supplying and installing PV systems for windows and roofs. Can you connect me with:
1. Person knowledgeable in putting together financing deals for such projects, including consulting on the available tax credits and grants, and
2. An experienced sales person, and
3. An experienced installer

Thank you!
Mark Meshulam
mmeshulam@buildersarch.com

By: Richard Carter

Richard Carter — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:20:56 +0000

All the policies noted for our state are noteworthy, but they failed this year in passing the most important of all legislation, the Feed-In Tariff. The FIT is the single item that propelled Germany to lead the world in solar and wind, with currently over 20% of their total consumable electricity from renewables; and they have set a goal for 50% by 2015. Please Google the phrase, and learn about this very important and necessary legislation. It will put solar into millions of properties and allow the financial support necessary to overcome the only remaining barrier, the initial costs.

By: David Hambor

David Hambor — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Great Site! I live in SW Fla (Lee County) and am interested in starting a business that sells and installs solar units. Are there local classes I can attend to learn more about solar and do you have any recommendations on what products a new company should offer potential customers? Thanks Dan

By: Martin Herzfeld

Martin Herzfeld — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:13:40 +0000

Think the pricing for ground-mounted arrays requires development. 8-12 modules in a ground mounted array is equivalent if not less than a roof mounted array. The pricing of an array increases with more than 1 branch circuit for micro-inverters or 1 photovoltaic source circuit for macro or traditional inverters. Think more people would consider ground mounted arrays based on cost as a option where especially where the roof would not be a viable option.