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Solar Energy Services, Inc. We spoke to SES President, Rick Peters about the growth of solar energy in our region. Residential Solar Energy seems to be booming these days. Is this mostly due to cost declines? Reduced cost has made solar available to a wider audience, but the two biggest drivers of recent demand growth are 1) a desire to freeze energy inflation and 2) a desire to embrace the energy transition, including a trend towards more electrification. I understand how a solar system can freeze your energy inflation, because you are essentially buying 25-30 years of energy at a steep discount to traditional energy. But how is the energy transition driving this? Solar inverter manufacturers like SolarEdge are driving the future of home electrification with solar inverters that can act as the home’s “energy hub”. The Energy Hub Inverter does more than convert solar energy into household energy, it also accommodates battery backup, so you can have power when the sun and the grid are down. The Energy Hub can accommodate a car charger accessory, so you can charge an EV faster with the sun (and the grid)! The Energy Hub also offers individual solar panel monitoring of your solar production as well as consumption monitoring, so you and your family can see how you are generating and consuming electricity. Wow, that seems like an exciting trend. Are there still incentives for these investments? Absolutely. The federal tax credit of 26% can be applied to solar as well as energy storage. There are several Maryland state incentives for solar as well as a significant $5000 state tax credit for residential energy storage. Anne Arundel has a property tax credit to add to your savings!
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410-923-6090 | www.solarsaves.net
whatsupmag.com | May 2022 | What’s Up? Central Maryland
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