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Solar for Kauai and Oahu Homes

STI Solar operates on the islands of Kauai and Oahu where combined we have installed over 500 solar systems and we would love to install one at your home. We only use the industry’s best solar panels, inverters and solar home batteries that offer true value to our customers. And their warranties will keep you worry free for 25 years and beyond.
We also provide attractive financing offers that don’t require a down payment or any money out of pocket. We simply design a custom system for your home, process all County and utility applications, install the system and only until you have permission to operate the system will the monthly payments begin. That means you can begin saving money on your overall energy costs right away.
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Why Install A Residential Solar System for Your Island Home?

At STI Solar, we focus on making clean, cheap, and renewable energy accessible for all homeowners. We can complete a typical, residential solar system within about 4 weeks, and our average customer saves at least 35 percent on their power bills.
Before we will suggest any type of residential solar project, an STI representative will visit your home for a free consultation to make certain that your investment in renewable energy will benefit you. We can also help our customers access no-money-down financing with payments as low as $85 a month. A decision to install a solar energy system in your Kauai home today could mean savings on energy as soon as the next month or so.
Typically, our customers are most satisfied with solar power when they:
  • Have typical electric bills in excess of $150 per month
  • Have roofs that face to the west, east, or south
  • Can usually expect plenty of sun exposure between mid-morning and mid-afternoon
Of course, many of our clients are referred to us about residential solar systems because they simply want to save money on electric bills. Still, many homeowners have also learned that solar power installations typically increase the market value dramatically should they decide to sell in the future. In addition, relying upon clean and renewable power sources can help keep the air clean and preserve resources for the future.

Get Started With Residential Solar Power Today

Does the possibility of saving money on electricity, increasing your home’s value, and helping to preserve the natural environment sound like a good idea to you? If so, contact us here at STI Solar today to discuss our solutions.
After a quick phone consultation, STI Solar will send a qualified energy consultant to your home to ensure that you can benefit from solar power. At that point, the STI Solar representative will also offer you various options for your residential solar project and for financing the installation.

Solar Incentives Available for Hawaii Homeowners and Business Owners

“Lucky we live Hawaii,” as we often say here in the Islands. Even more so for homeowners and business owners that install solar panels on their properties. Hawaii is the only state in the union that still has a solar tax credit but that won’t be the case forever. So before they run out, you can take advantage of these solar incentives and tax credits:

 

Federal Solar Tax Credit

 

The current 2022 tax credit is 26%, which means that you can deduct 26% of the total cost of the solar system including local taxes. The IRS changed the rules in 2020 with a step-down in the tax credits; for 2023 it is reduced to 22%. The residential tax credit is set to expire altogether in 2024 unless Congress renews or extends it.

 

For commercial solar customers, the IRS also allows depreciation with what is called MACRS, which allows businesses to deduct the cost over a five year period which will reduce the business’s tax liability and accelerating the return on your solar investment.

 

Solar Hot Water owners can claim 26%.

 

Hawaii State Tax Credit

 

Homeowners that are residents, as well as businesses, can claim a $5,000 tax credit, or 35% of the system cost whichever is less. The State of Hawaii considers a solar energy system to be 5 kilowatts; so, if you have a 10 kilowatt solar energy system then you can deduct $10,000 from your income taxes. There is no special tax credit for solar home batteries, but they are included in the overall cost.

 

For non-Hawaii residents, the State of Hawaii offers a lower tax credit. Solar Hot Water owners can claim $2,250.

Green Energy Money Saver Program (GEMS)

 

A program in the HECO territories (Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island) called GEMs allows homeowners to buy solar energy systems through what’s called “on-bill financing.” The total cost of the system is paid for monthly as a line item on the rate payer’s electric bill. Unfortunately, it does not include solar home batteries at this time, but it may be considered in the near future.

 

As we are not tax consultants, we recommend consulting with a CPA or professional tax preparer for details.

After a quick phone consultation, STI Solar will send a qualified energy consultant to your home to ensure that you can benefit from solar power. At that point, the STI Solar representative will also offer you various options for your residential solar project and for financing the installation.

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