Frequently Asked Questions

 Most homes and businesses are good candidates for solar, as long as they have a sunny location for the panels and enough roof space or land for the installation. We offer free solar assessments to determine if your property is a good fit.

 The amount you can save with solar power depends on several factors, including the size of your system and your current utility rates. On average, our customers save 20-30% on their utility bills after installing solar.

  Solar is Unique to each individual. Many factors come into play. The easiest way to find out exactly what solar would cost is to allow Solar Systems to give you a free evaluation.

  We only use Tier 1 products. With delays in shipping and the backorders on many products we do not guarantee a specific brand, but we are willing to accommodate specific request if the product is available.

 Batteries are not required to switch to solar. Solar Systems specializes in grid-tied systems, Basically keeping you hooked up to your Utility company as a back up with a bi-directional meter to record the overproduction of energy and note it on your account as a credit to cover energy usage outside of production hours.  

 The typical homeowner will need 28 – 34 solar panels to cover 100% of their energy usage. Although, this is dependent on the area required and location.  

 Solar PV systems installed in 2020 and 2021 are eligible for a 26% tax credit. In August 2022, Congress passed an extension of the ITC, raising it to 30% for the installation of which was between 2022-2032. (Systems installed on or before December 31, 2019 were also eligible for a 30% tax credit.) It will decrease to 26% for systems installed in 2033 and to 22% for systems installed in 2034. The tax credit expires starting in 2035 unless Congress renews it. 

 You might be eligible for this tax credit if you meet the following criteria:
Your solar PV system was installed between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2034.
The solar PV system is located at a residence of yours in the United States.

Either:
-You own the solar PV system (i.e., you purchased it with cash or through financing but you are neither leasing the system nor nor paying a solar company to purchase the electricity generated by the system).
-Or, you purchased an interest in an off-site community solar project, if the electricity generated is credited against, and does not exceed, your home’s electricity consumption. Notes: the IRS issued a statement (see link above) allowing a particular taxpayer to claim a tax credit for purchasing an interest in an off-site community solar project. However, this document, known as a private letter ruling or PLR, may not be relied on as precedent by other taxpayers. Also, you would not qualify if you only purchase the electricity from a community solar project.

The solar PV system is new or being used for the first time. The credit can only be claimed on the “original installation” of the solar equipment.  

 For current information on incentives, including incentive-specific contact information, visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency website.  

 Most of the solar projects are designed with a positive cash flow, meaning from day one the solar system start providing savings, also in most cases the payment of the solar loan is less than the utility bill so the customer can realize the benefits from the first day.  

 In most cases if it is a Loan, those loans can either be transferred or the remaining amount can be loaded into the amount of the sale of the house and be used to then pay off your loan with no penalties. Plus the value of the property goes up by at least 15% ~ 20% for homes that have solar. 

Destin Solar will only use Tier-1 Solar Panels and Inverters. And provide complete turn key installation service with industry leading quality and support.  

 This information is held by your utility company and will be needed to accurately calculate your Solar System Project.  

 Solar Financing, and Cash are the most widely acceptable options. 

 Options to avoid include PPA loans and Leases.
Destin Solar offers the best solar finance options on the market.