In California, a homeowner installing a solar system on their home will increase its value by an average of $17,000, according to an “Open Web Site” study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The analysis of 72,000 home sales from 1999 to 2009 showed that the almost 2,000 homes with roof-top solar systems attracted higher bids from buyers who wanted to save money on utility bills and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
This customer is a top-level executive in the semi-conductor industry and it showed. He was a shopper! He heavily researched different modules and solar power companies before ultimately deciding on an 8.4kW SANYO system installed by SunWize. This is a great shot showing how the panels are installed on Spanish Tile, which is very prevalent in Northern California.
In addition to roof mounted solar panels, SunWize also offers installation options for customers with excessive shade, no southern exposure, or not enough roof space available. Here is a good example of a solar ground mount we recently installed in Morgan Hill, CA.
Solar Misperceptions: Part 1 – Is Solar Technology Immature?
Matt Hunt, editor at CNBC recently wrote an article asking, “Does the Solar Industry Have a PR Problem?” From there, Hunt goes on to solicit quotes from a solar startup stating the technology is “immature and inferior,” along with a host of other negative descriptors including, “inefficient,” “expensive,” and “may not pay off to the consumer.”
In the first of a three part series, we asked Matt Ziskin, SunWize Sr. Director of Marketing, to offer his perspective on the state of the industry.
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