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In Iowa the area experiences enough sunshine to warrant a solar rating of “good”, making it a viable candidate for a solar energy system. The average Iowa resident’s electrical usage is 10,428 kWh/year. If a Burlington homeowner has 400 square feet of roof space for a Photovoltaic solar collector array and $36,000 for equipment and installation – less $10,800 from a federal tax credit – electricity usage can be reduced by half. The benefits include:

  • An estimated increase in property value of $8,540
  • An estimated 25-year utility savings of $17, 918
  • An estimated 25-year greenhouse gas (CO2) reduction of 107 tons
  • IA provides a property tax exemption for 5 years for any market value added by the solar system
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Solar electric (PV) panels are the component that makes electricity. These panels come in a variety of outputs and mechanical configurations.

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Inverters are the electrical device that converts the energy (DC voltage) to AC voltage that we normally use in our homes and businesses. They come in 3 types: Grid tied for connection to the utility; Inverters for standalone operation and backup power systems.

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