Some people aren't sure if they have the right "solar profile" to qualify for the rebates and tax credits in the State of Oregon. In many cases, a detailed on-site analysis by someone like myself will determine whether or not you meet the criteria.
A quick way to perform a self analysis is to check the following characteristics of the roof area you're considering. First, you need to have adequate roof area to accommodate a solar array. As an example, a 2300 watt array would need ten solar panels occupying approximately 150 square feet. Second, you want to have a South or mostly facing South roof area. Third, there shouldn't be many trees around that cast shading on the roof area where the solar array would be installed. Obviously, trees closer to the roof area will have more of an impact in terms of shading than trees that are farther away. Fourth, the pitch of the roof has an impact on the array as well and various depending on your location. For Northern Oregon 34 degrees is optimum. Lastly, You must be either a PGE or PPL client to access the cash rebates and, of course, the system must be installed by an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally as well as a Tax Credit Certified Technician and a licensed Electrical Contractor such as myself.
Fell free to give me a call if you would like to discuss your potential for solar at 541-490-9771!
