Residential Services

How Solar Works

with Independent Energy

Joining hands with Independent Energy for your home’s solar installation means more than just reducing electricity costs and safeguarding against power outages – it’s a sustainable energy decision that benefits future generations. With us, you’ll enjoy immediate benefits like peace of mind and savings on your electric bill.

We streamline the process of generating solar power at home, ensuring a seamless transition to sustainable energy. As you invest in your property’s future, we’re here to answer all your questions and craft a tailored solar solution that fits your home and lifestyle perfectly.

From exploring the latest innovations in batteries and solar panels to considering factors like HECO Programs and future expansion possibilities, we ensure your system is not just installed, but optimized for efficiency and longevity.

Our Home Installation Process

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1. Consultation

DESIGN

2. Design

HECO HOA APPROVALS

3. HECO & HOA Approvals

INSTALL

4. Installation

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5. Power On!

We Take Pride In Our After Service Care!

At Independent Energy, our commitment extends beyond installation because we understand that it’s just the beginning of your solar journey. We stand by our customers every step of the way, providing ongoing support to ensure your solar system continues to perform optimally. With us, you can rest assured that your investment in solar energy is backed by reliable, long-term support.

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The Importance of Understanding Your Solar System

Watch our video to learn about the importance of understanding this significant investment!

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Make the Most of Your Solar + Battery System

Discover how to make the most of your solar + battery system with this video.

Solar Insure

Solar Insure

At Independent Energy, we proudly partner with Solar Insure to enhance our commitment to top-tier solar solutions. Solar Insure offers a 30-year insurance-backed monitoring and warranty, ensuring protection for panels and inverters even in cases of manufacturer insolvency or closure. With over 15 years of experience safeguarding solar investments, Solar Insure’s monitoring software streamlines service call and claims processing, while the transferable warranty enhances property value. Committed to providing five-star customer service, Solar Insure ensures that system owners receive prompt assistance and support, making your solar experience worry-free.

Homeowner Benefits of Solar

With the highest electricity costs in the nation, Hawaii is the perfect place to save big with solar power. Make the switch and tap into substantial energy cost savings while reducing reliance on costly fossil fuels shipped to our island.

Hawaii homeowners enjoy generous state and federal incentives, reducing system costs by up to 60%. The state offers a 35% tax credit, up to $5,000 per 5kW system, and you can qualify for multiple systems. In 2022, the federal tax incentive is 26%, decreasing to 22% in 2023, with plans to end in 2024. Act now to secure these credits – our experts are here to guide you.

Elevate your home’s energy independence with our cutting-edge solar and battery system. During power outages, keep the lights on and the fridge running seamlessly. Experience a new era of energy resiliency and unlock added home value of up to 4.7% (up to $50,000).

With abundant year-round sunshine, Hawaii is an ideal place for solar energy, aligning perfectly with our renewable energy goals. Going solar allows you to offset your home’s carbon emissions, which can save over 4 tons per year per household. Join the solution with reliable, eco-friendly solar energy and help create a cleaner, greener planet.

What Type Of Roofs Do We Install On?

We understand that many homeowners are curious about the compatibility of their roofs with solar installations. It's a question we get all the time, and we're here to provide the answers. The most popular choice for solar installations is asphalt shingle roofs. As long as your roof is in good condition, we're good to go, ensuring a smooth and efficient solar setup. But, here's the exciting part – we've got solutions for various roof types, including tile, metal, and flat roofs. For a deeper dive into how solar can work with your specific roof type, check out our informative blog post, <a href="https://independentenergyhawaii.com/blog/is-your-homes-roof-made-for-solar/" "Is Your Home's Roof Made for Solar?"

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Status: The program is capped at 50 megawatts (MW), as of right now we are at 6.2 MW.

  • Currently customers who are accepted into the program will receive $850 per kilowatt (kW).
  • After the first 15 MW is filled, the next 15 MW of committed capacity will receive $750 per kW.
  • After the next 15 MW is used the last 20 MW of committed capacity will receive $500 per kW.

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!

5/5

“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

5/5

“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

5/5

“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.