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The Cost of Power in Independence
Most Independence residents don’t realize that they’re paying a lot more for electricity than the rest of the state. The average residential electric rate is 34.02% higher than the Missouri average. On top of that, it’s 14.73% higher than the national average. When you look at it from this perspective, there’s no reason to keep wasting money on utility bills when you could dramatically slash your bill using the power of the sun.
You might also be surprised to learn that the return on investment for upgrading to a solar energy solution is an average of 20% or even higher, so your system will actually add value to your home.
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Residential Solar Panels
With electricity costs in Missouri climbing past 10 cents a kilowatt-hour recently, installing solar panels on your Independence home has never made more sense financially. By harvesting at least part of your energy from the sun, you can offset your utility costs and worry less about dramatic price fluctuations. Residential solar panels work by using semiconductors to generate DC electricity as photons of light hit the surface.
The photons knock loose electrons, creating a potential difference between different areas of the solar panel. A solar inverter then converts that DC electricity to clean, sinusoidal AC power that your home appliances, electronics, and lighting can use directly. Any extra energy is redirected to the utility grid, where it can help to offset heavy daytime loads like air conditioners.
Solar panels can be a great investment for your Independence home, and here are a few facts about their installation and use in Missouri:
Missouri Solar Potential
Solar energy systems in Missouri can generate up to 5 kilowatt-hours per square meter each day
Energy Rebate Benefits
A $500-per-kilowatt rebate is available from Missouri’s top three utility companies
Investment Tax Credit
Up to a 30% tax incentive is available from the federal government for new solar panel systems
Increase Home Value
Solar panels can increase your home’s value by up to $12,000 without affecting property tax rates
Altogether, these incentives can significantly reduce the actual cost of your solar system, and currently, a 5-kilowatt system in Missouri is about $19,000 before incentives. At Solera Energy, our experts can calculate your energy needs and recommend the best system to maximize your utility savings while staying within your budget.
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Utility-Scale Solar
Commercial & Industrial Solar Power
Running a successful business is hard enough without being gouged on the price of electricity. In Independence, the cost of commercial power is almost 46% higher than the Missouri average and more than 18% higher than the national average.
Switching to solar allows businesses to reap the financial benefits of a renewable energy source and use that extra money to keep driving growth in the long term.
If you want to know more about implementing a solar energy solution for commercial or industrial purposes, call us or fill out our online form.
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Utility-Scale Solar Power
Solera Energy has what it takes to offer Independence, MO, a new energy source through utility-scale solar solutions. Consumers can benefit from the safe and renewable energy provided, especially during peak times when the grid struggles to keep up.
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The Best Service With Solera Energy
We are the leading provider of solar energy solutions in Missouri. If you’re a home or business owner in Independence looking to upgrade to a more efficient energy system, Solera Energy is ready to answer your questions and get you started on the path to a brighter energy future.
Why wait? Call Solera Energy today to learn more about the process, or contact us online for more information.
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