Pump Products Takes a Look at Solar Energy Incentives

Is It Time to Make the Solar Switch?
Is It Time to Make the Solar Switch?

Solar energy is renewable energy. It’s source, sunlight, is as plentiful after 20 years of use it is on the day you harness it to heat your home. Best of all, it’s environmentally benign and unlimited in supply.

The cost of a solar energy system depends on the amount of energy it generates, the system’s design, installation fees and components.

Solar energy systems depend on photovoltaic panels. A photovoltaic (PV) panel is basically a solar-powered, direct-current (DC) battery that captures the energy of sun. The greater a system’s demands, the larger it’s PV network has be.

Systems can be sized to produce up to 100% of power for a home or business or simply to run a single water pump.

Most solar powered pumps are specially designed to utilize DC electric power from PV panels and can run off the energy generated by a single solar panel.

Laing D5 Solar Circulator’s connect directly to a PV panel and can be used for a variety of common applications including domestic hot water and radiant floor heating.

Thanks to recent federal legislation homeowners get a 30% tax credit for money they invest in home solar energy systems.  Many states now offer additional financial incentives for home solar systems.  Combine all of this with the fact that solar panel prices have dropped by more than half in the last year and solar energy becomes an increasingly attractive and easy option for home owners in regions with high energy costs.

Take New York.  Solar New York, has launched a website that matches New York residents with the most qualified solar companies in their area. The site centralizes information on all of the money-saving programs, from government rebates to the variety of solar financing options available to offset some of the initial solar panel installation costs. Obtaining a free estimate and list of screened providers only takes only 3 minutes.

Find out what Solar Energy Incentives, solar rebates and tax credits are available to you at this national database of solar and wind energy incentives, including solar power rebates, solar tax credits and other incentives. The site includes a free online estimator.

A comprehensive article from our friends at Understandsolar.com breaks down the costs of installation, panels and scenarios that can increase the cost, as well as helpful tips you can use to ensure a great deal.

Think a solar system may be right for you? Pump Products carries Laing and Taco solar powered circulator pumps and accessories to suit most common applications. A Pump Products application engineer can help you select and size the right pump for your solar system: 1-800-429-0800