From the signing of the contract, a typical installation can usually be completed in about 3 months. The installation process will require multiple permits and inspections - and Cardinal Solar Capital will manage this entire process. We take care of getting the necessary building permits, permits from the power utility, certifications from the utility and the state, and so on. The actual installation of the panels, wiring, inverter, and meters is a multi-day process - depending on size of system it can range from 2 days to a week or more. There is some noise and it's an exciting process, so we will work with you to schedule the installation when it will be least disruptive to your business

"The P.P.A. model is becoming the dominant model," Edward Levin vice president for global capital markets at Morgan Stanley.

"It is no longer a plausible business model for a solar developer to sell panels to a property owner or corporation." The market for commercial solar power installations is not based solely on environmental concerns. Solar power is exploding because of "pure economics," Barry Neal,director of environmental finance at Wells Fargo.

Companies like Wal-Mart and Kohl's are turning to solar power because "they can actually reduce their electricity costs, particularly in states like California and New Jersey," where electricity rates are high and rising, Mr. Neal said. Those states, which also offer generous incentives, account for about 85 percent of solar installations in the country.

NYTImes - 3/26/08

 

 

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