It’s a great time to invest in solar electricity.

You’re in the Solar Sweet Spot

With plenty of sunshine year-round, it’s not surprising that Hawaii is a great place for Solar Electric Photovoltaic (PV) systems. What is suprising, however, is that systems in Hawaii operate much more efficiently than in places where the temperatures often exceed 100°F. At 100°F+, the sun’s energy is converted to heat instead of electricity, the photovoltaic panels overheat and operate less efficiently.

Bonus. Because photovoltaic system components are made of either stainless steel or anodized aluminum, they resist rust in our salty air.

It’s Affordable

When state and federal tax credits are considered, a PV installation is surprisingly affordable. The state offers a 35% credit, with a cap at $5,000 per installed system. The federal government offers a 30% tax credit—without a ceiling. This money is right off the top, dollar for dollar tax savings.

Too good to be true? Maybe. The 30% federal government tax credit is only signed into law until 2016. While the state tax credit is also good until 2016, the state government could eliminate the credit at any time to meet other fiscal demands.

Your Payback

We call it an “investment”, because the greatest benefit of solar is the long-term return on your purchase. Your KumuKit™ investment has a rate of return that’s much higher than what any bank CD, or even the Market can offer. And payback starts on day one!

Lock-in the Cost of Energy

One thing is certain, energy rates in Hawaii are rising and will contuine to rise—conservatively estimated at 5.5% per year, with some severe spikes along the way. WIth PV, you “lock-in” your rate, and with a KumuKit™, that rate is an industry-leading 5.66¢, nearly a full 82% below grid power.