Solar Panels Are Ugly

Things to consider …

The type of solar panels we use are mono-crystalline, all-black panels for a consistent look. No silver frames or multiple shades of blue on our systems.

And, if you really want them to blend in…

Check out SolarSkins (example below, as well) and match the color and pattern of your roof.

If you still think they’re ugly, think of them as green. As in the clean energy you will be using to power your home. Or green as in the color of money. In your pocket.

I Was Told I Could Get Them For Free

Where do I start? If they were free, everybody would have them.

As the old saying goes, “Nothing in life is free.”

Unfortunately, that tends to be true. If you were told this, you were lied to or at the very least, severely misled. However, there is a Federal Income Tax Credit for which everybody qualifies.

As long as you pay taxes. As of right now, the government is providing 30% back to customers in the form of a tax credit. For example, if your solar array cost $10,000, you’ll get $3,000 back from the government when you file your taxes at the end of the year. So, if you happen to owe the IRS $3,000 in taxes, you would then owe $0.

I Just Don’t Have The Money

If you can qualify for a loan (and we have several options, even for low credit scores), then you don’t need the money.

Our solar panel systems are always $0 down.

(OK, if you’re going to pay cash, we’ll ask for a small fee up front to cover the initial expenses in case you back out of your solar installation before we’re done.)

At KC Solar, we design and install solar panel systems such that you won’t be spending more than you currently spend on your electric bill.

If you spend $200/mo on your electric bill, you shouldn’t be spending more than that with one of our solar arrays.

I Can Get Solar Power From The Electric Company?

You’re absolutely right!

And the electric company will charge you extra for that.

You can read about some of the pros and cons of the Evergy solar program in our blog. So now you’re paying more than you were before. Yes, you’re doing the world a favor. But why wouldn’t you want to own your system for the same or less amount than you currently spend?

Remember, the electric company is there to make money. From you.

If electric companies were benevolent actors, our bills would be much cheaper, and service would be much better, and they would make decisions that were best for consumers. They’re not and they don’t. If you find one that does this, please let us know. We love good news!!

I Belong to a Cooperative. They’re on My Side

We hope that’s the case. We truly do.

Ask them why they’re not promoting solar or implementing it on a large scale for your benefit.

Multiple studies show that solar is a “win-win” for both providers and consumers. It does NOT cause your neighbors bill to go up in order to make up for lost revenue caused by your solar array.

If they tell you this, they’re using information provided by IOU’s that don’t take into consideration the operational savings that they realize by your distributed generation. In short, they’re lazy or used to work for an IOU and “that’s just how we’ve always done it.”

Can I Build a System Larger Than I Need? And Make Money Off It?

We wish. Unfortunately, not in Kansas or Missouri.

The electric companies in Kansas City only pay you for over-production in the form of a credit to your next bill.

And it is at their “avoided cost”, which again doesn’t include their true savings. It is basically just what they pay when they purchase power at wholesale prices from large fossil-fuel producers or from their own low-cost production.

It is not at the rate that you pay. Oh yeah. And they don’t allow it anyway. They only allow you to put in a system that would cover what your average usage has been over the last couple years. Therefore, we size your system appropriately so that you don’t over-produce on a regular basis. The ROI just doesn’t make sense with the current power company policies.

Why Don’t I Just Do This Myself?

Good question. You should.

It’s a good learning experience. Then you can help your neighbors and their friends.

And possibly start your own company. Honestly, the more people that are educated about solar panels in Kansas City, or any renewable/distributed generation anywhere, the better. We would have more support for changing policies that are detrimental to consumers.

However, most don’t know where to start or how the process works.

That’s where we come in. We’ve done this before and know how to make it happen. That’s why KC Solar is one of the most trusted solar companies in Kansas City.