How large is the system?
The size of the system measured in kilowatts (kW) has a significant impact on the energy cost savings that the system will provide. The current homeowner may use power differently
Who installed the original system?
This will determine who you should first contact if you have a problem with your PV system. If the original installer is still in business, there may be some time
What equipment is included (i.e.. Who made the panels?)
In a mature market which has existed for over 20 years, there are dozens, if not hundreds of solar panel manufacturers and it’s wise to understand represents the equipment for
What year was the system installed?
The year the system was installed will affect what warranty’s may still be in place. Often the installer’s workmanship warranty may have expired, or the installing company may no longer
What utility (HECO) rate program was the system interconnected with?
Hawaiian Electric has changed the rate programs offered to its customers over the last 10 years (NEM, CGS, Smart Export, CGS+, NEM+, etc.). Each program has a different impact on
Buying a house with a system financed through a solar loan?
If the current homeowner financed their solar energy system with a loan, in most cases, the loan will always remain the current homeowners responsibility even if the property is sold.
Buying a house with a Solar Lease or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) system?
If the property your client is interested in has a leased solar energy system, it means that the current homeowner sends a monthly payment to a financing company that owns
Buying a home with a fully-owned solar energy system?
The most simple & straightforward situation is when the system is owned outright by the current homeowner. Systems that are purchased up front are owned entirely by the seller, which
What is Customer Grid Supply-Plus?
Here’s some information on how the Customer Grid Supply-Plus (CGS+) rate program that you will fall under after solar is installed would work. There is a minimum HECO bill
Powerwall backup load capabilities?
These are some of the household items you can power during a power outage: Refrigerator Freezer Lightbulb Ceiling fan Laptop Wi-Fi router TV Fish tank Garage door opener Electric water