Many homeowners in Hawaii have added solar to their homes for financial reasons. Important to remember is that microclimates on islands can significantly alter the amount and intensity of sunlight reaching specific parts of the home. That's why a site survey is vital to ensure accurate production. Sunrun will collaborate with engineers from the island once the site survey has been completed to finalize the system design.
Brightbox
HECO customer Anthony Aalto, Honolulu, Hawaii recently had his Sunrun Hawaii Brightbox solar power system installed. Hawaiian Gov. David Ige and Hawaii Electric CEO Kirk Caldwell. New solar customers in Hawaii can use the Brightbox system on either prepaid or monthly leases. It is priced lower than utility power. While the current price for a Brightbox on Oahu stands at $0.19/kWh, it is expected that this will drop as natural gas and oil prices fall. Brightbox can not only provide solar power but also power the grid and stabilize it.
Brightbox batteries cost $7,500-8,500. Prices do not include installation costs or solar panels. The Brightbox can be purchased outright or leased, and includes a 20-year full service contract and warranty. The Brightbox battery can be installed inside or outside the home. Brightbox stocks a wide range of battery sizes, and configurations.
Monthly lease
If you're looking for a monthly lease for a solar energy system in Hawaii, look no further than Sunrun. Sunrun offers residential solar lease plans throughout the state, including Kauai. The company also offers solar lease plans that include battery storage to protect you from the elements.
Sunrun offers two payment options. There are power purchase and monthly leases. The monthly leases allow you to start saving energy immediately. These leases come with insurance and monitoring, as well as a performance guarantee. And, unlike traditional solar leases, you can transfer your lease to someone else at any time.
Power purchase agreement
Sunrun will earn credits through Hawaiian Electric to deliver energy from its customers’ home solar systems. Sunrun will be able to expand its home-solar product range through this revenue stream. Hawaiian Electric's customers will benefit by the program which offers credits on their electricity bills.
The company is a leading provider of solar energy and battery storage for home users in the United States and plans to enter the growing market for grid service. The agreement allows the company to supply electricity using its virtual power plants of solar cells and batteries. The Federal Solar Tax Credit will also be available to the company.
Warranty
Sunrun Hawaii warranty is much more than a piece on paper. It provides support and access to a specialized team of solar installers. Many factors are involved in ensuring that your system will be available for long term use, including the quality and design of the installation. The company will also monitor the performance and condition of your system including batteries. Sunrun will then send a team to your home to repair any problem you may have.
The warranty from Sunrun covers the materials and workmanship of your system, including the batteries. If necessary, the guarantee covers repair and replacement of those batteries. This warranty also covers the batteries. This coverage can be worth thousands of dollars.
Customer service
Sunrun Hawaii strives to provide the best customer service for its customers. It boasts a skilled technical team that offers support for a broad range of products. For questions or concerns regarding their solar power systems, customers can reach them. Sunrun Hawaii was awarded accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Their customer service received an A rating. The company received mixed reviews from customers, some of whom had positive experiences with Sunrun's sales representatives, but others had problems with their payment options.
Sunrun partners with manufacturers of batteries to ensure that the installation is in accordance with specifications. The Project Manager is also sent photos by the installation team. If they are happy, the project can go ahead.