The Nitty Gritty of Spring Lake's Commercial Solar Electric Power System

The Spring Lake Inn has about 40 photovoltaic solar panels on its roof and two bi-directional meters in the basement. The panels are unobtrusive and the whole thing was installed in about 2 days. A good rule of thumb is to allow 100 sq. ft. of roof space per every kilowatt (kW) of electricity the system produces. A typical residential solar electric system will require approximately 300-500 square feet. Most businesses and homes are able to purchase a solar power system thanks to the incentives and aid offered by the federal government. In several states residents that install these systems are also eligible for rebates from their local energy company as well as certain federal tax credits. A home solar power system will also significantly reduce monthly utility bills. The average six-cent price of a solar kilowatt hour is less than half the average 14.5 to 15-cent rate of a utility company's power rate. You can expect to pay back the price of the equipment within five to six years. Solar power is the cleanest and quietest electric technology available and an investment in a solar electric system offers many significant advantages.

You can:

* Reduce your electric bills because you no longer need to purchase as much power from your electric utility. * Further reduce your bills through net metering, which credits you for any surplus solar electricity generated by your system. * Stabilize your electric costs. * Enjoy an uninterrupted supply of electricity during power outages, if your system design includes batteries. * Benefit the environment because solar electric technology generates electricity without producing any emissions.

So why wouldn't you put in a solar system? If you want to know more look on the net and treat yourself to a stay at The Spring Lake Inn. Here are some useful links to get you started.

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