Partner with Eclipse Solar and Add Value to New Home Construction

You want to build quality homes-not fill out paperwork!

Rising utility costs make today's home buyer more discerning when it comes to energy usage. When installing more efficient appliances isn't enough, you'll stand above your competition by offering the finest in solar power installations with Eclipse Solar.

We partner with you to provide the most energy-efficient homes available to your market.

However, you don't have to become a solar expert to offer this quality service. We take care of that for you. As certified solar systems designers and installers we make it painless for you by taking care of all processing, paperwork, design and installation.

If your customer is looking for a custom home with solar energy built in, we work with you on site evaluation, orientation and panel styles that fit the customer's needs perfectly. Everything can be planned out before breaking ground for a seamless, hassle-free customer experience.

We even handle your customers' grant applications and all incentive paperwork-so you can concentrate on what you do best.

By partnering with Eclipse Solar, your homes stand head-and-shoulders above your competition's in quality, energy efficiency and value:

Homes with a quality solar installation have greater market value
You'll be an "energy hero" by saving your clients money on their utility costs
Your clients will enjoy clean, reliable power and feel good about doing their part to preserve the environment
A solar installation on custom homes is often much less expensive than adding it later-and gives optimal results
You get peace of mind knowing that your solar installations are taken care of by certified professionals-and will stand the test of time
Partnering with Eclipse Solar demonstrates your environmental responsibility-both to your customers and those who refer your services

How can the homes you build benefit from solar power?

Skyrocketing energy costs have homeowners scrambling to lower expenses, but today's tax incentives and grant initiatives for solar energy make it much easier for your customers to "go green."

Photovoltaic (PV) systems have become much more affordable, allowing homeowners to reduce and perhaps even eliminate their energy costs, whether or not you currently depend on grid-supplied electricity. Here are a few of the benefits your customers can enjoy by installing a solar system:

Hedge against rising utility costs and avoid being affected by price increases from power companies
Obtain tax credits and rebates: State and Federal incentives cover a large percentage of the cost of a residential solar electric system
Benefit from net-metering laws that allow you to be credited for power you return to the grid
Generate clean power that produces no pollution or emissions
Gain power independence: Your customers can rely completely on their own generating capacity, and not on a utility company
Enjoy the benefits of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) income
Enjoy improved resale value of their home
Help reduce our country's dependence on foreign oil

Help protect the environment

The environmental benefits of solar power are indisputable. Electricity generated from the sun produces no harmful emissions or pollutants. By installing a solar panel system for your customer's home, they can directly contribute to the repair and preservation of the environment by producing their own clean power.

Easy to install

Because our residential solar power systems are self-contained and modular, they are easy to install and service. Eclipse Solar can design a system to offset some or all of your customer's energy costs, and solar panels can be placed beside your customer's home (using a ground stand) or mounted on the roof for horizontal or angled use.

System design options

All solar power systems require solar panels, a power inverter, proper wiring and mounting structures, switches and fuses for safety, and grounding systems to protect against power surges from lightning strikes.

Two kinds of systems are available for residential use: Grid-Tie and Off-Grid.

Grid-Tie Systems: As the name implies, these systems use a combination of solar power and electricity supplied by the grid through your power company. In such systems, your solar panels and grid power work together to decrease your energy costs much like electric and gasoline engines do in a hybrid automobile. Power from the grid and power from your residential solar system carry your electrical load seamlessly with grid power taking over as needed.
Off-Grid Systems: For those homes that are not easily supplied by an electric grid due to location, or for those who want to be completely independent of the grid, an off-grid system can be used. In this type of system (if there is sufficient space and sun exposure), solar power generated from the panels is stored in a large battery which provides power to your home's electrical system around the clock. This system is generally more expensive, and requires changes in major appliance usage (switching from an electric to a gas stove, for instance) as well as structural considerations.

Aesthetics

Solar collectors come in a variety of sizes and forms with differences in appearance. Product categories include solar panels, integrated roof panels, and solar shingles.

How much will a commercial solar system cost?

There are many variables that go into figuring the cost of a solar system, but $5 to $7 per watt is a rough estimate range. Some of the variables to consider when figuring cost are:

Size of unit(s), geographic location and orientation
Type of mount (ground or rooftop-stationary or tracking)
Use of battery backup system
Condition of existing structures

These are just a few of the variables, and every home is different. Eclipse Solar can evaluate your site and give you an in-depth cost analysis to see if solar is a good fit for your customer's home. Get started today with our online information request.

When can our customers expect to recoup their investment?

Depending on physical conditions, utility prices, rebates and incentives at your location, your customer could fully recoup the cost of their solar system in as little as four years. See our Payback Examples page for examples of how soon you can expect to see a return on your solar system investment.

How is the correct system size determined?

There are many things about your customer's home that need to be considered to determine the size unit that best fits their needs, and these can vary from state to state. Our professionals will do a complete evaluation of your site to determine the optimum size for your power needs and energy goals.

However, you can use the National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar power calculator to get a rough estimate of the amount of power needed based on an average of your current power usage.

Also, check out our Commercial Solar Energy FAQ for more information on costs, design and care of residential solar systems.

For more information on the advantages of partnering with Eclipse Solar, just contact us - we will be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs.