"The single most important criteria when choosing a solar panel is not price nor is it performance. It's the financial strength of the manufacturer behind the solar panel's warranty."

Thousands of U.S. consumers will make the same mistake this Summer that so many have made in the past of trying to save a few dollars by buying non name brand solar panels from small financially unsound manufacturers that probably won't be around in 3 or 4 years. When their solar panels fail due to poor workmanship and or materials, the only thing that these consumers will be left with is a bunch of glass and aluminum on their roofs that they will have to pay to have removed.

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With the cost of natural gas and electricity going through the roof, it is now time to start thinking about your energy budget as a whole.

You can't make your own gasoline and you can't make your own natural gas, but now you CAN make your own electricity. And the best part about it is that the fuel to make own electricity falls from the sky everyday for free. 

Thousands of utility customers throughout the U.S., who were tired of the high cost of electricity have taken advantage of the huge rebates and tax credits which are available for the installation of solar energy systems on their homes and businesses.

For example, Southern California Edison is currently offering a cash rebate of up to $1,550.00 per AC kilowatt. And the Federal Government is offering a 30% tax credit with absolutely no cap residential and commercial applications. And unlike like the old solar energy systems of yesteryear that only produced hot water, these new systems actually produce electricity ! Clean reliable electricity to run lights, TVs, pumps, refrigerators, computers and many other appliances, all with free energy from the Sun.

Depending on the size system you choose and the number of loads you have running during the day, it is actually possible watch the power company's meter run backwards.

Since 1997 the staff here at Solar Home has developed an unmatched level of expertise in the design and implementation of systems that qualify for many State rebate programs. We offer free assistance in the design of your system, we can help you in locating a qualified, experienced contractor in your area and can even assist you with the submission of your rebate application to your State.

With more than 15,000 customers worldwide, we possess the knowledge, the experience and the strategic partnerships to make your transition into solar an experience that's not only enjoyable but also rewarding.

Solar Panel Comparison

The new laboratory test results are in and according to the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list that was posted on the California Energy Commission's website on July 1st 2009 many solar panel models posted a reduction in their PTC power ratings.

For instance the Sun Powerâ SPR205BLK-U, SPR210BLK-U, SPR220BLK-U and SPR225BLK-U were downgraded by over 5 watts.

Per the new SB1 guidelines compliant module list our Siliken SLK60P6L 230 Watt solar panel actually has a higher per Watt PTC rating than all of the following solar panels:

The Sharpâ ND series 187 through 230 Watt panels.

The BP^â BP3210N and BP3220N solar panels.

The SolarWorld^â 165 and 175 solar panels.

The Solar Tech Powerâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Canadian Solarâ P and PE series150 through 230 Watt panels.

The Evergreenâ Spruce Lineâ 150 through 175 Watt panels.

The Kyoceraâ LP Series 180 Through 210 Watt Solar Panels.

The GE^â 200 watt panel.

The REC™ ScanModule™ AB™ 205 through 225 Watt panels.

The DelSolarâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ningboâ Solar Electric Power Company 150 through 230 Watt panels.

The Ligitek Photovoltaic Companyâ 210 through 230 Watt panels.

The Apollo Solar Energy^â 190 through 210 Watt panels.

The ET Solar Industryâ 165 through 270 Watt panels.

The Alpsâ ATI-1750 165 through the ATI-2000 230 Watt panels.

The Aleo Solar AG^â 165 through 230 Watt panels.

The Andaly Solar^â LP Series 180 Through 210 Watt Solar Panels.

 Which means that in California, watt for watt you'll get a bigger rebate with Siliken than with any of the solar panels listed above.

And according to the following manufacturer's own specification sheets, the Siliken SLK60P6L 230 Watt panel offers the best negative tolerance rating on the market. A better negative tolerance rating than the Sun Powerâ line of solar panels, the Sharpâ line of solar panels,the Canadian Solarâ line of solar panels, the BP^â line of solar panels, the GE^â line of solar panels and the Kyoceraâ LP Series 180 Through 210 Watt Solar Panels. A better negative tolerance rating means that you are guaranteed in writing of getting more of the power that you paid for.

The Siliken SLK60P6L also offers a warranty that is 5 years longer than the Sanyoâ 180 through 205 watt panels and the Kyoceraâ 170 through 210 Watt panels.

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Only The Finest Available Products

When it comes to high efficiency and field proven U.S. made reliability nothing tops the performance of a PV Powered inverter. In 2004 PV Powered Inc. of  Bend, Oregon shook the industry's foundation by announcing the world's first CEC rated 96% efficient grid intertie inverter and if that wasn't enough soon after announcing this incredible accomplishment, they absolutely floored the competition with the industry's first 10 year standard warranty. Needless to say this literally forced inverter manufacturers around the world back to the drawing board.

 Since that time PV Powered has lead the way with a record of reliability that very few inverter manufacturers have come close to touching. PV Powered's rock solid design makes their inverters almost bullet proof which is why PV Powered inverters are one of the most widely used products in the country.

Ask any alternative energy engineer, installer or dealer and they'll all tell you the same thing. With more than 750,000 Sunny Boy inverters sold and operating worldwide "The Sunny Boy inverter's proven technology makes this unit one of the best grid intertie inverters available on today's market." Like a fine German crafted sports car, Sunny Boy Inverters are engineered and built in Germany, the hotbed of the worlds finest renewable energy technology. We've taken Sunny Boy's unbeatable German craftsmanship and reliability a step further by adding one of the world's highest performance solar panels available.

When it comes to purchasing a solar system for your home or business it is crucial that you take a very close look at the solar panels that the dealer is offering you. After all, solar panels are the workhorse of any solar system. Far too many consumers simply purchase what ever it is that a dealer happens to have available without even looking at a specification sheet. Performance that is lacking by just a few percentage points or an inferior warranty can make all the difference in the world over the expected life of a solar panel.

With more than nine years of experience operating our own state of the art, in-house solar repair center, we know what technologies perform well in the real world and what technologies do not.

 This is why it is important that you choose a solar panel manufacturer that is well established in the industry and has the financial strength to be there in the event that a warranty claim arises. This is exactly why we chose American made Siliken Solar for our Patriot series solar systems.

What made in the U.S.A. meant for us and what it means for you as a consumer.

We spent more than a year researching American manufacturers for our Patriot series grid tie solar systems. "Made in America" was only the beginning of the criteria that we demanded when making our decision.

Importing components from overseas so they can be assembled here in the U.S. just wasn't going to cut it. From silicon to ingots to wafers to cells and finally to complete modules, the manufacturer that we chose had to be fully vertically integrated with its materials made right here in the good old U.S.A. In other words, the manufacturer had to provide good quality jobs for Americans that produced the finest products available on the market.

Insisting on this type of control over materials and the manufacturing process is not only the best way to assure quality, it also creates a sense of pride that results in reliability and performance that's hard to beat.

We wanted a company with experience, not a startup or an importer that pretends to be a manufacturer with nothing vested. We've seen too many of those companies come and go, leaving their customers without warranties. We wanted a company that used proven, high performance technology. Gaining a few percentage points in efficiency is not an advantage if your solar panel no longer works because the manufacturer used some newfangled technology that failed after only 5 or 6 years of use in the Sun wind and rain.

The manufacturer's product that we chose not only had to be made in the U.S.A., it had to perform. In fact it had to literally squash the majority of the overseas manufacturer's performance or it wasn't going to make it on our website.

After a year's worth of false starts we are confident that we have found the ideal American made solar panel, Siliken Renewable Energy located in San Diego, California. 

Siliken Solar Power Modules power the World's Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant completed in 2008, providing 60 megawatts in Cuenca, Spain.

Siliken is a company that has a reputation for high quality and service, allowing them to earn the confidence of their customers. They participate in and collaborate with installation companies on rooftop and solar farm installations. 

Quality, guarantee, sustainability and respect for the environment, after-sales service, their range of customers and the joint development of projects are their main trademarks.

Numerous installation companies currently turn to Siliken to source their modules, aware of the safety and guarantee provided by our products. 

Their products also generate confidence among Their customers for the value-added provided by the service and personalized advice that their company offers.

Thin might be in when it comes to waistlines and the latest HDTV sets but when it comes to securing the bulk of your investment to the roof of your home you want the strongest mounting system made out of the thickest aircraft grade aluminum that money can buy. The engineers at UniRac understand this premise and we do too so we've added the finest mounting rack systems available today. The UniRac SolarMount system is unsurpassed in quality and durability, rated to withstand up to 110 miles per hour wind speeds, UniRac SolarMount Racking Mounts is engineered to last a lifetime.

Finally we top off our systems with the best price that you'll find anywhere. In fact, we're so sure that ours is the best deal available, that we'll beat any nationally advertised price on our same, in stock, top of the line systems or your system is free.

Unlike other dealers that will sell you a barebones system, our premium quality kits include everything you see listed above.