The Brand New Solar Power Tax Credit Is Here !

If you've been considering solar for your home or business, it's now time to celebrate !

 After nearly a year of debates and nine previous attempts, On Friday October 3rd 2008 Congress finally approved a bill that not only extends the Federal 30% tax credit for solar but also removes the $2,000.00 cap that existed on the previous residential tax credit.  The new Federal tax credit offers an incredible 30% with no cap for residential and commercial installations !

You've got to hurry though, rebates all over The U.S. Are dropping fast.

Now that the Federal Tax Credit has been extended and increased, the number of applications that are being submitted to the utilities in an attempt to beat the clock before the current rebates expire has reached record levels.

Don't make the same mistake that so many others have made. The Federal tax credit will be here for the next eight years and as long as you bring your system into service after January 1st 2009 then you'll qualify for the tax credit. Rebates however are limited and are based a first come first served basis so it is imperative that you submit your rebate application as soon as possible. Waiting even a single day to submit your rebate application can result in a reduced rebate or even the entire loss of your state's current rebate.


 We're so sure that ours is the best product at the best price, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on our same, in stock, top of the line solar system or your system is free.

 

3,145 DC Watts Peak, High Performance Mitsubishi Solar Array

NEW AND IMPROVED 2010 MODEL

        

 

 

List Price $22,819.12

Sale Price

$14,261.95

(Price Before Our Discounts And State Rebate)

Edison customers, if you haven't already submitted your application for the $2,200.00 per AC kilowatt hours cash rebate then unfortunately it's too late. The $2,200.00 per AC kilowatt hours Edison rebate expired on Wednesday May 27th. The Edison rebate has now been reduced to $1,900.00 per AC kilowatt hours.

The good news is that for a limited time, Solar Home will make up the $300.00 per AC kilowatt hours difference that you missed out on and as a bonus add an additional $100.00 per AC kilowatt hours. This brings your total rebate to $2,300.00 per AC kilowatt hours.

 Take advantage of our limited time supplemental cash rebate of $400.00 per AC kilowatt hours and this will reduce the above posted sale price to:

$13,177.00

In California the above solar power system qualifies for a cash rebate of up to $5,153.52**

After applying SCE's rebate,
your final system price can be as low as :*

$8,023.48

Apply the new 30% Federal tax credit with no cap and your final system cost can be as low as :*

$5,616.44

If this system is being used for a commercial application then you may qualify for a Federal income tax credit of up to 30% with no maximum and a 5 year depreciation schedule.

New !

Businesses may receive a 30% grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury instead of the 30% Federal tax credit. The U.S. Treasury Department will make payment of the grant within 60 days of the grant application date or the date the property is placed in service, whichever is later.

Power Production

This is a 3,145 peak DC watt utility intertie system that has a PTC rated output of 2,712.38 watts and with 5 hours of peak sunshine, this system will produce up to 406.85 Kilowatt hours per month, with 6 hours of peak sunshine, this system will produce up to 488.23 Kilowatt hours per month.****

Important : Click here to learn the difference between STC versus PTC

The Eclipse Max system includes all of the following :
  

Qty. 17 Top Of The Line Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 185 Watt, High Efficiency, True Grid Tie Class Solar Panels With A 25 Year Factory Warranty And MC Connectors !

Qty. 1 Top Of The Line, German Made, Sunny Boy 96% Efficient SMA SB4000US 4.0kW Inverter With Copper Wound Output Transformer And Display !

Qty. 1 Set Of High Quality, Heavier Duty Unirac Mounting Rails With L Brackets.

Qty. 1 Set Of High Quality, Heavier Duty Unirac Top Mounting Clips And Hardware.

Qty. 1 High Voltage DC Disconnect Switch.

Qty. 1 Square D AC Disconnect.

Qty. 1 100' Extender Cable With MC4 Connectors.

Qty. 17 Lay In Grounding Lugs.

Qty. 1 Electrical Diagram.

Includes a 10 year SMA America inverter warranty and 25 year panel warranty.

This system can eliminate up to 6,941.88 pounds of carbon dioxide per year when compared to a typical coal fired power plant.

Plus

You'll receive 20 assorted compact fluorescent bulbs to replace your existing energy wasting incandescent bulbs at no additional cost. Further reducing your electric bill and your carbon footprint.

Hurry this is a limited time offer

If you don't live in California, then click here to see what kind of financial incentives your state is offering.

We Challenge Anyone To Find A Higher Performance, Higher Quality, Better Priced Solar System From Any Dealer In The Country.

Compare This System To Many Of Our Competitor's Offerings And You'll Find That We Offer:

  • A larger rebate.

  • Top of the line name Mitsubishi solar panels.

  • Solar cells that are cut from a solid ingot of silicon.

  • No low efficiency thin film product in these Mitsubishi solar panels.
     

  • No toxic lead or cadmium that the other manufacturers offer over the roof of your home.

  • A better per Watt PTC rating.

  • A better negative tolerance rating.

  • Heavier duty Unirac mounting rails.

  • No low cost, light weight, high frequency inverters.

  • And a much lower price than the competition.
     

    With the cost of natural gas and electricity going through the roof, it is now time to start thinking about your energy budget as a whole.
    You can't make your own gasoline and you can't make your own natural gas, but now you CAN make your own electricity. And the best part about it is that the fuel to make own electricity falls from the sky everyday for free. 

    Thousands of utility customers throughout the U.S., who were tired of the high cost of electricity have taken advantage of the huge rebates and tax credits which are available for the installation of solar energy systems on their homes and businesses.

    For Example the State of California is currently offering a cash rebate of up to $1,900.00 per AC kilowatt. And the Federal Government is offering a 30% tax credit with absolutely no cap residential and commercial applications. And unlike like the old solar energy systems of yesteryear that only produced hot water, these new systems actually produce electricity ! Clean reliable electricity to run lights, TVs, pumps, refrigerators, computers and many other appliances, all with free energy from the Sun.

    Depending on the size system you choose and the number of loads you have running during the day, it is actually possible watch the power company's meter run backwards.

    Since 1997 the staff here at Solar Home has developed an unmatched level of expertise in the design and implementation of systems that qualify for many State rebate programs. We offer free assistance in the design of your system, we can help you in locating a qualified, experienced contractor in your area and can even assist you with the submission of your rebate application to your State.

    With more than 15,000 customers worldwide, we possess the knowledge, the experience and the strategic partnerships to make your transition into solar an experience that's not only enjoyable but also rewarding.

Solar Panel Comparison

The new laboratory test results are in and according to the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list that was posted on the California Energy Commission's website on June 4th 2009 many solar panel models posted a reduction in their PTC power ratings.

For instance the Sun Powerâ SPR205BLK-U, SPR210BLK-U, SPR220BLK-U and SPR225BLK-U were downgraded by over 5 watts while our Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 185 Watt solar panel was actually upgraded by 1.5 watts !

Per the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list our Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 185 Watt solar panel actually has a higher per Watt PTC rating than all of the following solar panels:

The Sharpâ 187 through 230 Watt panels.

The BPâ BP3210N and BP3220N solar panels.

The SolarWorldâ 165 and 175 solar panels.

The Solar Tech Powerâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Canadian Solarâ P and PE series150 through 230 Watt panels.

The Evergreenâ Spruce Lineâ 150 through 175 Watt panels.

The Kyoceraâ 180 through 210 Watt panels.

The GEâ 200 watt panel.

The REC™ ScanModule™ AB™ 205 through 225 Watt panels.

The DelSolarâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ningboâ Solar Electric Power Company 150 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ligitek Photovoltaic Companyâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Apollo Solar Energyâ 190 through 210 Watt panels.

The ET Solar Industryâ 165 through 270 Watt panels.

The Alpsâ ATI-1750 165 through the ATI-2000 230 Watt panels.

The Aleo Solar AGâ 165 through 230 Watt panels.

The Andaly Solarâ 180 through 210 Watt panels.

 Which means that in California, watt for watt you'll get a bigger rebate with Mitsubishi than with any of the solar panels listed above.

And according to the following manufacturer's own specification sheets, the Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 185 Watt panel offers a better negative tolerance rating than the Sun Powerâ line of solar panels, the BPâ line of solar panels, the GEâ line of solar panels and the Kyoceraâ line of solar panels. A better negative tolerance rating means that you are guaranteed in writing of getting more of the power that you paid for.

The Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 also offers a warranty that is 5 years longer than the Sanyoâ 180 through 205 watt panels and the Kyoceraâ 170 through 210 Watt panels.

Click Here To Compare For Yourself

"The single most important criteria when choosing a solar panel is not price nor is it performance. It's the financial strength of the manufacturer behind the solar panel's warranty."

Thousands of U.S. consumers will make the same mistake this Summer that so many have made in the past of trying to save a few dollars by buying non name brand solar panels from small financially unsound manufacturers that probably won't be around in 3 or 4 years. When their solar panels fail due to poor workmanship and or materials, the only thing that these consumers will be left with is a bunch of glass and aluminum on their roofs that they will have to pay to have removed.

Click Here to learn more about warranties

Only The Finest Available Products

Ask any alternative energy engineer, installer or dealer and they'll all tell you the same thing. With more than 750,000 Sunny Boy inverters sold and operating worldwide "The Sunny Boy SB4000US' proven technology makes this unit one of the best grid intertie inverters available on today's market." Like a fine German crafted sports car, the SB4000US is engineered and built in Germany, the hotbed of the worlds finest renewable energy technology. We've taken SB4000US' unbeatable German craftsmanship and reliability a step further by adding the very finest made solar panels available.

When it comes to purchasing a solar system for your home or business it is crucial that you take a very close look at the solar panels that the dealer is offering you. After all, solar panels are the workhorse of any solar system. Far too many consumers simply purchase what ever it is that a dealer happens to have available without even looking at a specification sheet. Performance that is lacking by just a few percentage points or an inferior warranty can make all the difference in the world over the expected life of a solar panel.

With more than ten years of experience operating our own state of the art, in-house solar repair center, we know what technologies perform well in the the real world and what technologies do not.

 Over the years, we've seen expensive, name brand, solar panels fail only after a few months worth of use. We've even seen popular U.S. made solar panels fail soon after the manufacturer closed its doors leaving its customers with no warranty.

This is why it is crucial that you choose a solar panel manufacturer that is well established in the industry and has the financial strength to be there if the need arises. This is exactly why we chose Mitsubishi Electric for our Diamond series solar systems.

Anyone can build a solar panel that works here on Earth, now strap that same solar panel to a rocket that subjects it to 8 Gs of bone jarring thrust and then expose it to high energy cosmic rays as well as temperatures that can soar as high as 300oC and now you have engineered a solar panel. That's exactly the type of expertise that has been perfected by Mitsubishi Electric engineers that began when they established their space satellite business more than 30 years ago.

Building on that experience and utilizing the latest state of the art patented process for manufacturing multi-crystalline silicon, Mitsubishi Electric has achieved real world efficiencies, tolerance levels and reliability that was once thought to be impossible. And unlike other manufacturers they did it without using toxic lead in their panels. Since 1974 Mitsubishi Electric is one of the oldest and most trusted names in the industry.

Because Mitsubishi Electric cares about the environment they use absolutely no toxic lead in the manufacture of their solar panels. Instead they use silver electrodes which not only protects our precious environment but also enhances efficiency which is why Mitsubishi solar panels outperforms many of their competitors and gives you a bigger rebate at a better price per watt. A typical conventional 3 kW solar array uses up to  864,000 milligrams of lead. A Mitsubishi 3 kW array uses Zero lead.

Next we add one of the finest mounting rack systems available today. The UniRac SolarMount system is unsurpassed in quality and durability, rated to withstand 120 miles per hour wind speeds, UniRac SolarMounts are engineered to last a lifetime.

Finally we top off our systems with the best price that you'll find anywhere. In fact, we're so sure that ours is the best deal available, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on our same, in stock, top of the line systems or your system is free.

Unlike other dealers that will sell you a barebones system, our premium quality kits include everything you see listed above.

This System uses solar panels that have been manufactured with solar cells that have been cut from solid ingots of silicon.

When shopping for solar panels, always insist on solar panels that use solar cells that have been cut from a solid silicon ingot.
Many of the solar panels that are on the market that use silicon that is not cut from solid silicon ingots may offer lower efficiencies, poorer tolerances or lesser warranties.

   

The new lab results that are required by the California Energy Commission are out and you can see for yourself how much more rebate and PTC rated power you get when you compare the Mitsubishi® PV-UD185MF5 to the Sharp® ND-224UC1.

Over the life of this Mitsubishi system, that will mean a lot more money in your pocket !

Sharp® ND-224UC1

Mitsubishi® PV-UD185MF5
 

68 Sharp 224 Watt solar panels equals 15,232 DC rated Watts. (This is a larger system)

According to the California Energy Commission's website, the Sharp® ND-U224UC1 224 Watt solar panel has a PTC rating of 192.6 Watts.

68 of these panels equals 15,232 DC Watts or 13,096.8 PTC rated Watts.

Multiply this PTC rating by a 96% CEC inverter efficiency rating and you get 12,572.93 Watts times the $1.90 rebate offered by So Cal Edison and you'll get a rebate of:

$23,888.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82 Mitsubishi 185 Watt solar panels equals 15,170 DC rated Watts.

According to the California Energy Commission's website, the Mitsubishi PV-UD185MF5 185 Watt solar panel has a PTC rating of 166.2 Watts.

82 of these panels equals 15,170 DC Watts or 13,628.40 PTC rated Watts.

Multiply this PTC rating by a 96% CEC inverter efficiency rating and you get 13,083.26 Watts times the $1.90 rebate offered by So Cal Edison and you'll get a rebate of:

$24,858.19

That's a $969.63 bigger rebate in your pocket when you choose this Mitsubishi solar system instead of the Sharp® solar system.

So even though this Mitsubishi system has a factory name plate rating that's 62 watts less That the Sharp® system, (15,232 watts for the Sharp® system and 15,170 for the Mitsubishi system) According to the California Energy Commission, the Mitsubishi system produces more PTC watts which gives you a bigger rebate and higher PTC rated performance.

Compare this solar panel to the PTC ratings of other solar panels and see how much larger your rebate will be with Mitsubishi.

When it comes to performance, reliability and value, nothing beats Mitsubishi Electric.

Nothing.
 

 

 

Weight Matters

We only uses heavy duty German made inverters with 60 Hertz based, copper wound output transformers for high efficiency and unbeatable durability and performance.

 

Copper is expensive but its time tested performance in inverters is undeniable.

Since the year 2000 our founder has owned and operated one of the largest most experienced factory authorized  inverter repair centers in the nation and we know the value of using a heavy duty 60 Hertz based output transformer.

 Because of our in depth knowledge concerning the design, construction and repair of inverters, we simply will not use HF (high frequency) inverters in our systems.

Before making a buying decision, better ask how much the other dealer's inverter weighs, then ask to see the inverter's specification sheet to be sure.

Many of our competitors use inverters with lower cost, HF (high frequency) output transformers.


Compare the Sunny Boy SB4000US inverter that we offer with the Fronius® IG 4000 that the other dealers offer:

Comparison

Fronius® IG 4000

SMA America SB4000US

Maximum Power Output At 40C

4,000 Watts

4,000 Watts

CEC Weighted Efficiency

94%

96%
A higher California Energy Commission efficiency rating means
that you'll get a higher rebate in many state as well as more
wattage out of your system to your electric meter.

Inverter Weight

42 LBS

 88 LBS
The higher weight in the SMA SB4000US is due to the heavy duty copper wound transformer that is used in this inverter.

What more can we say, If you want a lower wattage, lower efficiency, lighter weight inverter that's going to give you a smaller per PTC watt rebate then those other dealers have exactly what your looking for.

 

Mitsubishi Electric Brings Its Expertise In The Space Industry Down To Earth

With more than 30 years experience in the space industry, Mitsubishi Electric has consistently demonstrated the reliability of its products in the realm of outer space by standing up to exposure to high energy cosmic rays as well as temperatures that can soar as high as 300oC.

 The shear severity of the environment in space defies any comparison with conditions on here on Earth.

This same level of unparalleled engineering know-how is put to use when designing their solar electric panels for Earth based applications.

Click Here To View A Graphic Of Mitsubishi's Heritage In Space.

Click Here To Find Out Why Mitsubishi Solar Make One Of the Highest Rated Solar Panels In The World.

 

Massive Mounting Rails

We pay more for the heavier duty, top of the line U.S. Made Unirac mounting rails that are used in our systems, but if you compare Unirac to the competition, you'll find that Unirac uses much more aluminum. This results in added strength and less roof penetrations.

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This graphic says it all, If you want a flimsier mounting rail on the roof of your home that will require a lot more holes to be drilled into to your roof, then you can find dealers all over the Internet that offer this U shaped mounting rail.

Watch A Video Sent In By One Of Our Customers


Click here to watch a video of one of our New York customer's electric meter actually spinning backwards after installing one of our systems.

Be sure to turn your speakers up, you've got to see and hear this.

 

Click On This Map To See Your State's Solar Financial Incentives.
 

 

A Solar Electric System May Actually Increase Your Home's Value

A study by ICF Consulting which was funded by the Housing and Urban Development Department and the EPA concluded that energy saving measures such as solar can add $20.00 of home value for every $1.00 in yearly energy cost savings.****

Click here to view a reprint of ICF Consulting's report titled : Evidence Of Rational Market Valuations For Home Energy Efficiency. Where the $20.00 increase for every $1.00 in yearly energy costs savings is explained.
The Eclipse Max Grid Intertie system is perfect for reducing your monthly electric bill. No batteries are needed because this system utilizes a grid intertie power conditioning unit. You'll actually become a mini power company selling power back to your utility company while the sun is shining. If your power production exceeds your power consumption, depending on the type of meter you have you will be able to actually watch your meter run backwards, what a sight !

 

Take A Look At This System's Superior Specifications.

Download the Sunny Boy SB4000US spec sheet

Download the Mitsubishi Solar spec sheet

Download the UniRac SolarMount spec sheet

Click here to learn the difference between a PTC rated system and a STC rated system.

Click here to learn more about grid intertie systems


Here's Why This Solar System Blows The Competition's Solar System Out Of The Water.

1. Mitsubishi Solar panels are known the world over for their superior quality and performance and have one of the best per Watt PTC ratings for any mono or poly solar panel on the US market.

2. You'll get a bigger per Watt rebate in many states when comparing the Mitsubishi Solar panels used in this system to many other solar panel in it's class on the market.

3. Mitsubishi Solar Panels use solar cells that are cut from a solid ingot of silicon which provide higher efficiency. Many of our competitors use less expensive, lower efficiency thin film solar panels or solar panels with cells that are not cut from a solid ingot of silicon. Mitsubishi Solar panels come with a 25 year manufacturer's warranty backed by one of the biggest names in the industry. You won't find any of the 20 year warranty solar panels that the other wholesale solar electric dealers are selling here.

4. If your dealer is trying to convince you to buy thin film solar panels and he's trying to convince you that his panels offer high efficiency, keep this mind; Given the current state of the technology, using the word thin film and the words high efficiency in the same sentence is an oxymoron or a contradiction of terms.. Silicon based thin film products are among the lowest efficiency products on the market when compared to mono-crystalline or even poly-crystalline solar panels.

5. The top of the line Sunny Boy inverter used in this system is engineered and manufactured in Germany and has a 96% efficiency for a bigger rebate in many states. You won't find the lightweight, Taiwanese made inverters that the other wholesale solar dealers are selling here.

6. The top of the line Sunny Boy inverter used in this system uses a heavy duty, 60 hz based, copper wound output transformer. Many of the inverters offered by the other dealers are manufactured in third world countries and use lower cost high frequency transformers. The manufacturer of the Sunny Boy line of inverters SMA America, has an installed base of more than 750,000 inverters.

7. The mounting racks that are included in this system are true heavier duty rated U.S. made Unirac mounting racks, not the lower cost, light duty mounting racks that require more holes to be drilled in your roof that are offered by many of our competitors.

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Important Notices

Many states as well as local municipalities permit the home owner to perform a self installation of this system as long as the system is installed according to current NEC electrical codes. Although this may be permitted, Best Buy Solar, Inc. highly recommends that the installation of this system be performed only by a licensed electrician. Installation of the above listed system exposes the installer to voltages and currents that are considered lethal and can cause injury or even death if not installed properly. The decision to self install any part of this system is entirely up to the consumer's discretion. Best Buy Solar, Inc. Assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the installation or use of any of these products. Self installation of any of the above listed products shall be entirely at the user's risk.

*The above system price does not include sales tax or installation. If you live in California then sales tax will apply. The average installation rate for the above system is approximately $1.00 to $1.50 per Watt. This installation estimate does not included permit fees or unusual engineering requirements. Tax credit amounts are approximations. Please see your tax preparer to make sure that you qualify for this tax credit in the manner in which it has been presented here. Shipping is extra.

**(Your rebate amount may vary depending on expected system performance and will be calculated based on equipment ratings and installation factors, such as geographic location, tilt, and shading.)

***Peak sunshine is defined as sunshine which is available during clear sky conditions between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. Your system's performance may vary depending on factors such as, geographic location, the angle at which your solar panels are tilted, time of year, degree of annual cloud cover, pollutants in the air, dirt and guano (bird droppings) build up on the solar modules, time of day, obstacles to sunlight such as trees and buildings, and the direction that the solar modules are pointed at.

**** Your home value increase results if any, may vary significantly from this example. To determine the actual amount that your home might appreciate after installing this solar electric system, please consult a licensed appraiser. Information concerning ICF's findings is being presented for informational purposes only. The decision as to whether or not to include these finding when calculating any return on investment or payback time is solely up to the consumer. Best Buy Solar Inc. is not in the business of accessing home values and hereby makes no claim whatsoever regarding the accuracy or validity of the ICF report.

*****Illustrations may not be to exact scale or shape.

Hurry this is a limited time offer. No deposits or layaways. Only one system per household, person or business at this specially discounted price. Sorry no exceptions.

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