Its more than just a slogan. An investment in renewable energy offers not only an immediate return on investment from federal tax credits, electric utility incentives, and accelerated depreciation, but can provide lower and more predictable operating expenses. Solar module efficiency has increased from about 13 percent to over 20 percent during the last 20 years.
Paired with a 10x price reduction, the economics for installation of solar has never been better. Apadana Solar is a Twin Cities based full-service engineering, procurement and construction firm that will optimize your solar PV system given your unique power consumption profile. Thanks for visiting us to learn more about how Apadana Solar can help you Go Green and Save Green.
Paired with a 10x price reduction, the economics for installation of solar has never been better. Apadana Solar is a Twin Cities based full-service engineering, procurement and construction firm that will optimize your solar PV system given your unique power consumption profile. Thanks for visiting us to learn more about how Apadana Solar can help you Go Green and Save Green.
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Most recognize the importance of addressing climate change by reducing the levels of carbon dioxide in the air. One of the largest contributors to these greenhouse gases is electric power generation. Installation of a solar PV system can produce renewable energy, reducing dependency on carbon-based power.
If you are considering the addition of Solar power to your home, let Apadana guide you through the process of evaluating your decision. The amount of power generated by a solar energy system is highly dependent on the size of the system and more importantly the amount of the sun's energy that can be captured by the panels.
Don't let this be you! We will help you think through the many factors that should guide your EV Charger decision. Edmunds analysts anticipate that 30 EVs from 21 brands will become available for sale this year, compared to 17 vehicles from 12 brands in 2020.
Notably, this will be the first year that these offerings represent all three major vehicle categories: Consumers will have the choice among 11 cars, 13 SUVs and six trucks in 2021, whereas only 10 cars and seven SUVs were available last year.Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.
Notably, this will be the first year that these offerings represent all three major vehicle categories: Consumers will have the choice among 11 cars, 13 SUVs and six trucks in 2021, whereas only 10 cars and seven SUVs were available last year.Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.
Many solar-energy system owners are looking at ways to connect their system to a battery so they can use that energy at night or in the event of a power outage. Simply put, a solar-plus-storage system is a battery system that is charged by a connected solar PV system.
Solar plus energy storage can smooth electricity prices through arbitrage, manage evening energy ramps, mitigate the risk of curtailment, provide black start capability, provide backup power and more.The cost of Lithium-Ion batteries (the most common type of storage paired with solar) has fallen rapidly as manufacturing has scaled up to support both electric grid applications and electric vehicles.
Solar plus energy storage can smooth electricity prices through arbitrage, manage evening energy ramps, mitigate the risk of curtailment, provide black start capability, provide backup power and more.The cost of Lithium-Ion batteries (the most common type of storage paired with solar) has fallen rapidly as manufacturing has scaled up to support both electric grid applications and electric vehicles.
Design Challenges Faced and Means of Overcoming those Challenges: Need to work in a space constrained site with adequate spacing and visual barriers for neighboring views. Also need to avoid some shading from surrounding trees as well as an awkward site access through landowners existing access road.
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Jeremy Miller
Dec 17, 2021
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I hired them to install my Tesla charger with a bypass switch and a second socket meter in my garage. All they installed was the charger and billed me the full price of everything I was quoted.
I actually gave you the spec. design directly from Elk River Utilities for the design they requested to give me off peak hours rate. Which requires a bypass switch and a second socket meter installed for the cheaper rate. All that was done was hard wiring it directly into my circuit breaker. NO STITCH OR BYPASS SOCKET.
I paid with my credit card before they ever came out and started the work. Then suddenly
I actually gave you the spec. design directly from Elk River Utilities for the design they requested to give me off peak hours rate. Which requires a bypass switch and a second socket meter installed for the cheaper rate. All that was done was hard wiring it directly into my circuit breaker. NO STITCH OR BYPASS SOCKET.
I paid with my credit card before they ever came out and started the work. Then suddenly
Pj Jeffers
Sep 23, 2021
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Brent Miller
Jun 30, 2021
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We narrowed down our solar options to a few providers and actually did not go with Apadana Solar. However, we were very close to using them. Apadana was very professional and responsive to questions throughout the search process. I would recommend to anyone looking for solar installation to include Apadana in your consideration set for a good, local company in the Twin Cities.
Kevin May
May 12, 2021
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From start to finish it was a real pleasure working with Apadana Solar. They were very helpful with informing us of the incentive end rebate programs available from our local energy provider as well as federal tax credit programs which helped tremendously with our decision. They also helped us understand the technology and maximize the solar production capabilities of our home for our needs. The installation crew was very good at their work and setting and meeting expectations. Everyone was very friendly and excellent at communication throughout the process. I wholeheartedly recommend Apadana Solar
Harmon Abrahamson
Mar 12, 2021
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We selected Apadana from half a dozen other proposals to install our residential solar photovoltaic system. They are big enough to have experienced technicians, but small enough to be responsive. They worked with us to get us a system with the parameters we need at a price we could afford and the financing terms we wanted. The install went quickly, and we are going to be connected to the grid less than two months after we signed the initial paperwork. We are looking forward to saving money AND helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions!
Lee Stagni
Sep 17, 2020
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I'm no tree hugger. But money speaks loudly. And I've happily discovered that putting a solar system on my house is a good financial investment. What initially looks expensive quickly gets reduced by a 26% federal tax CREDIT (not a deduction, but rather works like withholding to lower your tax bill); then there are the Xcel Energy incentives that pays you hundreds of dollars each year for just owning the system; then there is a money that Xcel Energy pays you for the extra electricity you make. Apadana helped me understand how all this works and I'm glad they did. Plus, they did an outstanding
