UNITY SOLAR GROUP
solar installation and advising
About Unity Solar Group
Unity Solar is a solar consulting company with offices in Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Texas, and Maryland. We are the choice of residential, commercial, non-profit and government entities for solar installation and advising.
Why Go With Unity Solar?
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In addition to design and installation, we manage the hidden but essential details such as permitting and inspections.
We offer only high-quality, efficient solar energy systems.
Our installers are licensed, bonded and insured.
Warranties for equipment extend up to 25 years.
We even offer semi-yearly panel maintenance at competitive rates.
14 years in the energy business
How Do I Participate?
You can purchase your system outright, lease your system, or participate in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
PURCHASE
You can purchase a solar power system by paying cash upfront or financing it. When you purchase a solar panel system:
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LEASE
With a leased system, someone else purchases the system and installs it on your roof. When you lease a Solar Panel System
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
In a typical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) a developer pays to install a system on your property at little to no cost to you.
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What incentives are available?
Once you install a system with Unity Solar, we assure you will receive the incentives that are due to you. Here are some of the more common incentives, but there are probably more that are specific to your location
Solar Investment Tax Credit
However it is important to act quickly to take advantage of ITC credits. As of this writing, the 26% ITC will be reduced to 22% for projects that begin construction in 2021 and drop to 0% for residential and 10% for commercial from then on. For example, a $7,800 tax credit at 26% in 2020 will be reduced to a $6,600 tax credit at 22% in 2021 and will – unless the program is extended — disappear entirely in 2022.
Who is Eligible for the ITC? [
• If a home or business owner purchases a newly built home or business with solar and owns the system outright, the home or business owner is eligible for the ITC the year that they move into the house.
• If the home or business owners leases the solar system or purchases electricity from the system through a power purchase agreement (PPA), then the ITC is claimed by the company that leases the system or offers the PPA.
Net Metering
Whenever your solar installation produces more electricity than you need at that particular moment — say during the day when no-one is home or business or little electricity is being used — your electric meter will run backwards as the excess electricity is pushed back to the grid. Then, at night at other times when your system isn’t operating at peak efficiency, you will in effect receive that excess electricity back at no cost. And, in the off chance you produce more electricity during a billing cycle than you use, your utility company will credit you for it on your next bill.
Without net metering, any excess electricity produced cannot be captured for later use or bill reduction.
SREC Programs
For example, a typical size five kilowatt kW solar installation will produce five to eight MWh of electricity per year, and generate one SREC for every MWh. Since an SREC can be worth over $300 in certain states, SRECs can dramatically lower the overall costs of installing solar panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know solar is right for my home or business?
What about battery storage?
Energy storage technology is evolving quickly. Contact us [link to <contact us>] for the latest offerings.
How long does installation take?
One to four days, depending on the complexity of the project. Then after any required local inspections, your system will be activated.
Will I be independent of the grid?
You will always be connected to the grid and there will always be a minimal monthly connection fee from your utility company. However, the advantage of solar energy is that you can generate it yourself (well, actually, the sun generates it, but you know what we mean). Your home or business will use this electricity to power your appliances and electronics. If your home or business needs any extra energy, it will draw that from the grid.
But, with solar there is an upside to the grid connection as well, and that is called “net metering”, which we described above. Certain states and utility companies offer net metering as a form of incentive. Without net metering and being tied to the grid, you can’t be credited with the extra power your system generates.
Will I still have one electric bill?
Because you will still be connected to the grid, you will have two electric bills even if your solar array produces more energy than you consume. You will get one bill from your utility company and another for the solar. The goal of course is to have the total of both bills be less than your current bill.
What if I have to move?
You can pay off the solar system when you sell your home, or you can transfer it to the new home or business owner. Many people use the value of the solar array as a negotiating tool when selling.