The Benefits of Going Solar in Hawaii: What Homeowners Should Know We often talk about how Hawaii’s natural environment makes it an ideal place for solar energy—and it’s true. The islands are perfectly suited for harnessing the power of the sun, which is why more and more homeowners are making the switch. As solar energy […]
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Getting to Know Us: Independent Energy Hawaii Welcome to Independent Energy Hawaii! We are a leading solar energy company dedicated to making solar power simple and accessible for everyone. Our expertise lies in designing and installing high-quality solar energy systems, ensuring our customers benefit from sustainable and reliable energy solutions. With a strong commitment to
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How many solar batteries does my home need? What homeowners need to know. If you’re considering upgrading your solar panels with batteries, you’re making a long-term investment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about solar batteries—from understanding what they are to figuring out how many you’ll need based on
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Everything Homeowners Need to Know When Upgrading Solar Panels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQKbhRgytHI We understand that your solar journey may involve making many important choices, which can lead to different routes to consider. You might be thinking about simply installing solar panels or perhaps adding a battery system as well. Questions like “How many panels do I need?”
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What the New HECO Smart Renewable Energy Programs Mean for You Hawaii’s Transition to Smart Renewable Energy Programs Hawaii has been a leader in clean energy for years, and now we’re making some important changes. We’re transitioning to a new set of programs called the Smart Renewable Energy Program (SREP). In the past, we relied
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Do My Solar Panels Need to Be Cleaned? What Home and Business Owners Need to Know. As more and more people turn to solar energy to power their homes and businesses, questions about maintenance may arise. One question that often comes up is, “Do my solar panels need to be cleaned?” In this blog, we’ll
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How to Prepare your Solar Panels for a Power Outage or Grid Disruption https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qClvOJKjiQU In the face of a potential grid shutdown or power outage, ensuring your solar panels are prepared is essential for uninterrupted energy supply. By implementing proactive measures and understanding your system, you can navigate through outages with confidence. This guide will
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Hawaii’s Energy Revolution Under the Spotlight Hawaii’s Energy Revolution Hawaii stands at the forefront of an energy transformation, moving away from fossil fuels towards the future of renewable energy. The islands wrestle with imported fuels for its energy, battling with towering costs and environmental concerns. Despite ranking low in energy consumption, Hawaii consumes seven times
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Making the Most of Your Solar Investment: When to Use Power, Energy Efficiency, and EV Chargers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIijiKTFfKo&t=3s Whether you’ve already installed a solar system or you’re in the decision-making process, we’re here to guide you. Optimizing your solar investment is important, and we’ll explore strategies for when to use power, energy efficiency, and integrating electric
The Importance of Understanding Your Solar System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUDz-Fy7I1A You’ve taken a significant step by investing in a solar system for your home. However, there’s more to this investment than just the installation itself. To truly make the most of it, you should understand how your system works and how to use it efficiently. The Investment
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Status: The program is capped at 50 megawatts (MW), as of right now we are at 6.2 MW.
Customers that are not currently enrolled in the company’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program will receive a fixed monthly bill credit for energy exported to the grid for three years. The credit is an amount equivalent to the respective retail rate for electricity exported during the two-hour period. After these three years are completed any underlying interconnection tariff export rates, if any, will apply.
Customers who wish to participate with an existing solar system and are presently enrolled in a customer energy program (such as Net Energy Metering, and Grid Supply or others) will continue to receive full benefits from these programs. Up to 5 kW of new panels may be added under existing programs. There is no limit on the size of an individual customer’s battery.
If you would like to add more than 5 kW of additional capacity of PV, it is possible as long as you still adhere to a 2:1 PV to battery output ratio. These apply to any interconnection tariff customers!
“We wholeheartedly recommend Independent Energy Hawaii for all your solar photovoltaic system needs. From our initial conversations with Desta to the final inspection with James, every interaction was extraordinarily positive. The team’s knowledge, honesty, and professionalism was exceptional. The whole process was done efficiently and reliably and we couldn’t be more appreciative. Every member of the team was professional, competent, and respectful in their dealings with us.”
– Sandy L
“Easily the most professional crew I ever had the pleasure of doing business with, and I never felt alone or in the dark thanks to Desta. He helped me with all my questions and I loved the fact that he was just a phone call away. Dedication to something like that is just hard to find nowadays. This company was a breath of fresh air for me and I wish I could do such an awesome crew justice with such a simple review. 10/10″
– Hank W
“Desta, Adam, Mike, Garrison and the rest of the Independent Energy Team are amazing. They were knowledgeable, responsive and helpful throughout our whole solar process. When issues came up (as they always do with projects), they went the extra mile to make sure everything worked properly.
Our panels and battery were installed on time as promised and are working great – just got our first ever $26 HECO bill!
This company cares about helping people and doing quality work, which is very rare these days. Hands down the best experience I’ve had with a company for home improvement/renovations. Highly recommend!”
– Matcha S.