Photovoltaic Systems Overview
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Environmental Benefits of a PV System
PV systems help
to reduce atmospheric pollution and global warming by generating clean
energy that replaces energy created through the burning of fossil
fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas. A typical medium-sized 4 kW
residential PV system in California will prevent 7,000 lbs of carbon
dioxide from being released into the atmosphere every year, or 170,000 lbs
over its 25 year useful life. This is equivalent to planting
about 1,000 trees. It will also reduce sulphur dioxide and oxides of
nitrogen in the atmosphere by 850 pounds over its useful life.
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Financial Return of a PV System
In addition to
being good for the environment, photovoltaic systems can be a great
investment. This is because they reduce your electric bill using
clean, free power from the sun. Current government rebates and tax
credits can pay for 35-50% of your total installed
system cost. The
result of all those rebates, tax credits, and monthly electric bill
savings is that an average-sized residential system can generate 15%
to 30% per year Return on Investment (ROI), tax-free
– better than the stock market and almost any other investment
out there!
You can actually
sell electricity to your utility at approximately three times what you pay for it!
Cobalt Power can show you how.
We will analyze
your energy usage and system needs, and will provide you with a free,
customized spreadsheet that will show you exactly what ROI your Cobalt
Power Systems PV system will generate.
And here’s more
good news: Many homeowners pay for their PV system with a Home Equity
Line of Credit. In this case, the money saved on your monthly
electric bill can more than pay for the loan! Positive cash flow from
day 1!
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The SunPower Difference
SunPower solar panels are different than any other solar panel on the market.
SunPower has developed this unique technology over the last 25 years, starting with
ground-breaking research at Stanford University, and currently holds 120 patents on
the technology. SunPower solar panels are 40% more efficient than a typical solar
panel in the industry, resulting in a smaller PV array on your roof. This also
allows us to avoid shady areas on the roof and optimize the placement of the array
for best performance and best aesthetics.
In addition to industry-leading efficiency, SunPower also offers modules with an
attractive, all-black appearance, giving you not only the most efficient PV system on
the block, but the most beautiful one as well. All SunPower solar panels carry a 25
year power output warranty. Cobalt Power Systems is proud to be a SunPower Elite
Dealer™. You can learn more about SunPower products at
www.sunpowercorp.com/residential.
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Company Profile
Cobalt Power Systems designs, sells and installs complete photovoltaic
(PV) energy solutions for your residence or business.
The company has over 100 years of combined industry experience including
general contracting, electrical installations and product
development/system integration.
We have installed over 500 PV systems,
from San Francisco to Carmel, and from Santa Cruz and Pacifica to
Sacramento. Our installers are the best in the business, and we never
subcontract our installations, in order to ensure the highest quality. We
have extensive experience with composition, wood shake, tile, metal, tar and
gravel, membrane, and foam roofs. In addition to roof mounted systems, we
also install ground mount and pole mount arrays. We provide battery backup
as well as batteryless, grid-tie PV systems. We have electrical engineers
on staff, and every system we install is compliant
with the National Electric Code as well as local building codes.
We are a licensed electrical contractor in the state of California.
Company Founder Mark Byington enjoyed a successful career as a Silicon
Valley electrical engineer and executive. Now let the Cobalt Power team bring you the
benefits of modern photovoltaic technology to enhance your residence, business
or organization, resulting in clean, reliable and cash-flow
positive energy from the sun!
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Give Back to the Community
Cobalt Power is a sponsor to the Atherton GreenSTART program, to Los Altos
High School, and to Monta Vista High School Career Day in Cupertino, to help
promote renewable energy in the curriculum and to encourage career development among
students. We have
contributed to Home Power Magazine as well as other renewable energy
publications. Cobalt Power employees volunteer their time and energy to
many climate action programs and renewable energy activities, including GRID
Alternatives and the Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Committee. This
is not just a job for us; we are passionate about solar, and about making a
difference.
Contact Us
- Address
- Cobalt Power Systems, Inc.
885 Maude Ave.
Mountain View
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CA
94043
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- Telephone
- 650-938-9574
- Fax
- 650-938-9573
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insured.
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