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Customer Benefits:Our renewable energy solutions provide the following benefits to our customers:
- Lower long-term price
- Extremely competitive electrical pricing
- Daytime backup power protection
- Generates valuable carbon credits
- Eliminates utility “peak pricing” penalty
Step 1: Analysis & Design—We perform an on-site assessment of your energy needs and solar production potential and a detailed engineering analysis to recommend a system and components that best fit your needs.
Step 2: Materials Management/Construction—We select solar materials and equipment to optimize system performance and manage the entire construction process, including all logistics and the utility interconnect process.
Step 3: System Activation—We stay with the project up to the point of certification and acceptance of your system as a recognized generating asset with your local utility.
We manage the certification of your complete system. Our process complements the certification requirements of your local utility, ensuring a safe and reliable system that delivers power in line with our specifications. In addition, we can offer you a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to help finance your project.
FAQ’s:
Will I need to adapt my business to run on solar power?
No. Solar power electric systems fit seamlessly into your building. You won't have to buy new appliances or change your electrical outlets; everything will work just the same as it did before. When you begin to generate your own solar power, your electricity bill will drop significantly. How much you can save will depend on the size of your solar system and your electricity usage. When your solar system generates more electricity than your building can immediately use, your excess power flows back to the utility grid and your meter literally spins backward.
Should I wait for new technology?
No, now is really the best time to invest in a solar system with the combination of technology and cost. We continue to evaluate new technology and will offer it to our customers once it becomes a reliable and cost effective option. The other key component in evaluating the right time to install solar is government incentives. Federal and state governments are currently offering generous rebates and incentives to go solar; however, these programs are designed to reward early adopters of solar power, so the rebate amount per project continues to drop as the allotted funds are consumed.
What size solar system do I need?
Every business is different, so the size of your system will depend on your energy needs, roof space and solar goals. Commercial systems rage from 50–500 kW for a medium sized business. Unami Solar will custom design a system to meet your specific needs and offset as much of your utility bill as you desire.
What maintenance is required?
Your solar energy system requires very little maintenance, largely because it has no moving parts. All your system requires is minimal shade, occasional cleaning and inspection.
How reliable is solar power?
Solar systems built today are very reliable. They have proven to be dependable sources of energy for large office buildings, municipalities and governmental agencies, supplying megawatts of energy.
Is there a back-up system?
Yes. We can provide daytime backup power protection on all of our systems, and can provide additional battery banks when and where necessary.
What happens at night, or when the weather turns cloudy?
Since the amount of power your solar system generates is a direct result of sunlight, it will produce slightly less energy when the weather is cloudy. Your system will not produce any energy at night. Your system will be interconnected to your locally utility grid, so that you can automatically begin to draw power from the grid whenever you need it. You won’t experience any power interruptions—the switch between solar system power and the utility grid happens seamlessly, with no effort on your part.
What happens if there is a black out?
In the event of a black out, your system can be configured to continue to provide power to your critical needs.
What about warranties? How long will a solar system last?
Most of the parts on your solar system, such as solar panels, carry manufacturer's warranties of 25 years; other parts, such as inverters, carry a 25-year warranty. In addition, Unami Solar offers a warranty of at least 5 years on installation and system performance.
How long will it take to get my new solar system up and running?
The length of time depends on the complexity of your project and the number of panels that will be installed. The estimated installation time will be included in the design proposal presented to you by Unami Solar. Typical installations take 3-4 months to complete.
What kind of permits are needed to meet local building codes?
As part of our comprehensive service, we will obtain all building permits and design your system to meet your local building codes. We’ll arrange the electrical, building and utility inspections and be on-site to make sure that everything is up to code.
Does a solar system make financial sense?
Solar is a smart financial investment because you will save money on electrical costs for years to come. Our customers who purchase their system typically see a strong Return on Investment (ROI) and expect to recoup their solar system investment within 5-10 years. Depending on the rebates and incentives offered in your area, you may be able to pay back your system even sooner.
What are your financing options?
Power Purchase Agreements avoid upfront cash outlays and fix your energy costs for 20 years or more. You can buy your system direct and own it outright, or simply pay for the electricity it generates over its 25 year lifetime.
What about performance?
Unami Solar offers a performance guarantee that your system will produce as much electricity as we promise. This takes into account normal weather variation and solar panel performance over time. The amount of electricity we promise to deliver is stated in your contract. We track your system performance through our monitoring service.
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