Many Hawaii homeowners have added solar to the roofs of their homes as a financial investment. It's important to note, however, that the microclimates on the island can drastically alter the amount of sunlight that reaches certain parts of the home. That's why a site survey is vital to ensure accurate production. Sunrun will collaborate with engineers from the island once the site survey has been completed to finalize the system design.
Brightbox
HECO customer Anthony Aalto, Honolulu, Hawaii recently had his Sunrun Hawaii Brightbox solar power system installed. Hawaiian Gov. David Ige was present, as well as Hawaii Electric CEO Kirk Caldwell. The Brightbox system is available for new solar customers in Hawaii on prepaid or monthly leases at a cost below the cost of utility power. The current price of a Brightbox system on Oahu is $0.19/kWh, although that is expected to decrease as the cost of oil and natural gas declines. In addition to solar power, the Brightbox system can also provide power to the grid and help stabilize the grid.
Brightbox batteries are available from $7,500 to $8.500. This price does not include installation or the cost of solar panels. The Brightbox is available for purchase or lease and comes with a 20-year warranty and full service. Brightbox's battery can be placed inside or outside your home. Brightbox offers a variety of sizes and configurations.
Monthly lease
Sunrun is your best choice if you are looking for a monthly rental agreement for a Hawaii-based solar energy system. The company offers residential solar lease plans in most parts of the state, including Kauai. And their solar plans can also include battery storage to keep you from being left in the dark.
Sunrun offers two payment options. Monthly leases or power purchase agreements. You can save energy instantly with monthly leases. They come with monitoring and insurance, as well a Performance Guarantee. And unlike traditional solar-lease agreements, you can transfer the lease to any other person at any given time.
Power purchase agreement
Sunrun will be able to earn credits under the Hawaiian Electric program in exchange for delivering electricity from customers' solar systems. This revenue stream will help Sunrun develop and expand its home solar product portfolio. Hawaiian Electric customers will also benefit from the program, which provides credits towards their electricity bills.
The company is a leading provider of solar energy and battery storage for home users in the United States and plans to enter the growing market for grid service. The agreement allows the company to supply electricity using its virtual power plants of solar cells and batteries. The Federal Solar Tax Credit is also available to the company.
Warranty
Sunrun Hawaii warranty covers more than just paper. This warranty provides support and access for a team of skilled solar installers. The quality of the installation is just one factor that will ensure your system is ready to use for the long-term. Sunrun will monitor your system's performance, including battery life. Sunrun will then dispatch a team from technicians to your property in the event of a problem.
Sunrun guarantees your system's materials and workmanship. This includes the batteries. Sunrun also offers a warranty that covers the cost of repairs or replacements for these batteries, if required. The batteries themselves are covered for up to 25 years with this warranty. This warranty can cover thousands of dollars.
Customer service
Sunrun Hawaii is committed to offering the best customer services possible for all its customers. They have a highly qualified team who can offer technical support on a variety products. They can be reached for any questions or concerns related to their solar power system. Sunrun Hawaii was awarded accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Their customer service received an A rating. Customers gave mixed reviews about the company. Some were happy with Sunrun sales representatives and others were unhappy with their payment options.
Sunrun works with manufacturers to ensure that battery installations are in compliance with specifications. The installation team sends photos of their installation to the Project Manager who then reviews them. If they are happy, the project can go ahead.