Residential Solar Power Systems
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Comprehensive Solar System Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Solar power provides homes a tremendous opportunity to become more energy independent. No matter your power needs, Tick Tock Energy can help you create a custom solar panel system that revolutionizes your energy production.
Our experts will guide you through all the steps: from selecting the size of the solar panels, choosing where the panels should be installed, providing a detailed energy and financial analysis, and delivering a professional solar installation. We offer long-term system monitoring and maintenance services should an issue arise. You can transform your electricity usage in five simple steps:
1. Initial Solar Consultation
To determine the best solution for your family, we discuss available space, evaluate your electricity bill , other specific needs, and your long-term solar goals.
2. Preliminary Engineering & Budget
Once we know your requirements, our engineers create a tailored plan for your solar power system, providing a detailed plan and cost estimate based on your unique solution.
3. Solar Incentives
We identify federal & state solar incentives your project might qualify for such as the 30% federal investment tax credit (ITC) or Illinois Shines SREC incentive and others.
4. Utility Interconnection Approval
An important step in any solar project is interconnection approval from the local utility. We work with Ameren, Comed and many rural coop and municipal utilities to make the process easy for you.
5. Final Solar Engineering & Permitting
Once utility approval is obtained, we complete all final system engineering. We perform structural engineering assessments where needed and finish electrical design documents and obtain local permits.
6. Turnkey Installation
Once equipment procurement is complete we schedule the installation and complete construction and electrical interconnection and startup.
7. Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring
After installation, Tick Tock supports the lifetime of your system, offering comprehensive operating, maintenance, and monitoring services.
8. Custom Solar Financing Options
Tick Tock offers flexible financing options to help make purchasing affordable and easy to buy. We avoid legally complicated residential financing lease structures and offer financing options help you get the most out of your investment.
Residential Solar Incentives
Lucrative incentives exist which help defray the cost of solar and speeding your return on investment (ROI). In Illinois, the SREC incentive available via the Illinois Shines program makes solar a top choice for residential home improvements. For Ameren & Comed customers, additional incentives apply. A common reaction among many residential customers is “going solar is a no brainer”.
Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Up to 30% of the eligible solar system installation cost can qualify for a tax credit. This is a dollar-for-dollar offset of tax liability. This is not an automatic check paid to you but something you apply for on your tax return but a tremendous opportunity for most.
Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
Illinois has aggressive renewable energy goals and offers a lucrative SREC incentive to help homeowners recoup potentially between 20% to 40% of your total solar investment. SRECs accrue based on the solar electricity your system produces and converted into monetary value.
Ameren / Comed Smart Inverter and Distributed Generation (DG) Rebates
For Illinois consumers in served by these two major utilities, a Smart Inverte Rebate (SIR) is now available in lieu of full net-metering. Battery energy storage is now incentivized as well via the Distributed Generation Rebate.
Residential Solar Power Financing Options
At Tick Tock Energy, we understand financing can play a big part in going solar. Instead of a cash outlay, a creative solar loan option can make purchasing a solar investment easy. A solar loan can offer deffered payments up to 18 months which allow time for you to monetize the federal tax credit and other state incentives. After incentives are paid, those funds can then pay down the solar loan. The remaining balance can be paid in lower monthly installments over time.
Often, many customers decide to pay off the entire load at that point. We work with a leading national solar financing firm with creative solar loan options and competitive terms. As with any loan, credit strength is a determining factor but many qualify.
Available Solar Panel Mounting Options for Residential Homes
There are many creative ways to make your home solar installation a reality. Explore our popular installation options and see how you can make your sustainability and energy cost-cutting goals a reality.
Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
Ground-mounted solar panel systems are economical and eliminate the need for rooftop work where land is available. Typically mounted at a steeper 30 degree tilt angle the solar panel systems generate more electricity per panel than most roof mounts. Open frame solar rack structures allow greater ventilation of the panels which help them operate cooler and at higher efficiency. electrical efficiency When solar equipment is on the ground and more accessible lifetime service costs remain lower too.
Metal Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
Besides ground-mounted arrays, Tick Tock Energy performs a high percentage of its roof-mounted installations on metal buildings, or pole barns. Metal buildings are common in rural locations and offer wide open and unobstructed space to make larger arrays easier to install.
Our expert solar consultants carefully factor structural and building code issues to provide the right solar panel roof mount solution to homes throughout the Midwest.
2-Axis Solar Trackers
Generate up to 40% more power per kilowatt of solar panel capacity. Solar panels mounted on a dual, or 2-Axis solar tracker systems can rotate and track the sun from morning to evening, capturing significantly more energy per unit of solar panel than fixed (non-tracking) solar arrays. These are ideal for rural residential properties. Mowing underneath is a snap and can offer a superior power output profile that often best matches your home’s load profile minimizing excess energy backfeed to the grid.
Off-Grid Solar and Demand Management
Adding batteries to your solar array can help meet many goals such as: 1) emergency power battery backup, 2) energy storage for demand management purposes, or 3) both. An mechanical backup generator can also be integrated into the system more comprehensive power backup.
However, Tick Tock can customize a solution to meet your goals by including battery enery storagefor handling emergency power needs or optimize value of every solar generated kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Shingle Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
If a ground mounted solar system or metal roof-mounted solar array is not an option and you prefer mounting on conventional shingle roof, we deliver these solar solutions as well. We recommend an all-black panel with black racking hardware in most installation for better aesthetic appeal.
Wall-Mounted Solar Awnings and Patios
Wall-mounted solar arrays help shade your home while reducing air conditioning loads for additional energy savings. Solar patios provide shade in the backyard or around the pool and look great! These creative solutions are designed to work-around sites with limited roof space for solar panels or better sun capture.
Ready to Turn Sunshine to Cash Savings?
Get Your Solar Quote Today
Tick Tock Energy is ready to help you plan and build a solar panel system optimized to significantly decrease your electricity bill and maximize your financial investment and and. To discuss your power needs with one of our solar consultants, request a free quote today.
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