Solar Panel Installation in Woodburn, OR
Located in the beautiful corridor between Salem and Portland, Woodburn is considered part of the Salem Metropolitan area. Woodburn is also an excellent place to invest in solar energy, with its long, warm summer days and moderate climate. Let’s take a look at some specific solar information regarding Woodburn.
How Much Energy Does a Solar Panel Produce?
Each solar panel is given a wattage rating that indicates how many watts it can produce under absolutely ideal circumstances, usually between 250 and 400 watts for residential panels.Â
However, real-world operating conditions are never perfect, so you can realistically expect solar panels to generate electricity at about 90% of their rating at best. Varying conditions play a significant role in the overall energy production as well, including things like:
- Shading
- the number of sun hours
- the orientation and tilt at which panels are mounted
- the total solar resource fraction (TSRF)
- whether dust and grime is allowed to accumulate on the panels
- and so forth.
Average Cost of Solar in Woodburn, OR
Solar is certainly worth it in Woodburn. On average, the cost per watt of solar in Woodburn is $2.45, and solar energy systems pay themselves off in just over 11 years, with an average 20-year savings of more than $20,000 for the homeowner.
Not only will you save money on your electricity bill, but you’ll also reduce your carbon footprint and likely increase the value of your home significantly. The cost of solar equipment has dropped drastically over the last decade and many solar incentives have been introduced, lowering the upfront cost of a solar energy system and making them more accessible to more people.
Speaking of incentives, here are some of the offers that provide the most significant savings.
Federal Investment Tax Credit for Solar
This federal incentive allows you to deduct 26% of the total cost of your new solar energy system from your federal tax liability amount. There have been discussions in Congress about restructuring this incentive to offer checks for the amount rather than a tax deduction to make the incentive benefit more immediate and concrete. However, this incentive is likely to be phased out eventually, so take advantage of it while you can.
City and Utility Solar Rebates
Many different cities, municipalities, and utility companies in Oregon offer instant cash rebates for homeowners installing solar panels, sometimes up to $0.50 per watt. Check with your utility company to see what kind of rebate they offer.
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Net Energy Metering
With net energy metering, your utility company will install a special two-way meter that measures both the flow of energy from the grid to your home and from your solar energy system to the grid. At the end of the month, if you have produced more energy than you consumed, you will be credited for the difference on your utility account.
Why Choose Sunbridge Solar?
Our customer reviews speak for themselves – Sunbridge Solar customers are more than satisfied with our excellent customer service, premium solar products, and jobs well done. We do everything we can to make every single customer experience a positive one.
Plus, as a local company, we at Sunbridge Solar are familiar with local permitting processes and solar regulations, and we have decades of experience designing solar energy systems specifically for the Pacific Northwest region – our systems can withstand the damp climate and salty air near the coast, and we know how to size systems properly for maximum clean energy output throughout the entire year.
Top 3 Questions
Here are the top three FAQs we get asked frequently down in Woodburn. If you still have a question, try checking out our Solar FAQ page, or feel free to contact us! We’re happy to help.
What if there is a power outage?
If your PV system is not connected to any battery backup system, your solar panels will not work when there is a power outage for the safety of the workers fixing the power lines.
How does solar work?
In short, sunlight hits a silicon solar cell causing the photovoltaic effect resulting in producing electricity for free from your photovoltaic (PV) panels!
Are solar panels more efficient than fossil fuels?
One could make this argument! Here is why. Solar panels are highly efficient compared to fossil fuels. For every 100 units of fossil fuel energy created, only 15 units of electricity are used. And if solar panels are +18% efficient, you can now see why solar is becoming more prevalent.
Power Your Home With Solar Power
Investing in solar energy for your home is a big decision, so we offer a free solar energy audit to help you understand the process, determine whether solar is right for you, and make an informed decision on the matter.
In your audit, we’ll take into account your location, your energy consumption, and the solar potential of your home to give you an idea of whether solar will be a smart investment for you. Start converting sunlight into electricity today!