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On January 1st, 2020, the Business Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will step down from the current 30% to 26%. The residential solar tax credit will also be stepped down to 26%.

At SunGreen Systems, we see things differently and sometimes that involves finding the right solution for a particular client. Whether that be a technology, product, or aesthetics, we'll install a solar system you'll want to show off.

Last year in Fontana, SunGreen Systems and Stem completed the largest commercial solar and storage system in California (Source: SGIP Database) at Solar Atmospheres of California. This system consisted of a large Tesla battery system installed by Stem and full coverage rooftop and large cantilevered solar carports by SunGreen Systems.

We are excited to announce our latest project is for the newest dealership at the Irvine Auto Center (And the first to go solar!). You might have noticed the announcement last week with our partners at Kern Solar Structures & Sunpower. Below is the press release Kern posted and we'll be providing more updates as the project continues.

Batteries and other energy storage technology can provide significant savings to businesses and homes. They do so by strategically deploying the solar energy you produce at higher priced times. For businesses a battery also decreases the demand charges. For some tax incentives, the battery can only be charged by the solar energy system (or needs at least 75% to be charged by solar). How does a battery know when to charge/discharge the electricity? That depends on what type of battery you get.

Everyone is super excited about batteries. Rightfully so, because they can provide a lot of savings and insure your investments against future rate changes. Batteries accomplish this savings by reducing your monthly demand charges and discharging the solar energy later during the most expensive times. Before you install a battery, you should consider your energy efficiency options first because they will also provide you with demand and energy savings. Energy efficiency paired with solar and energy storage is like installing a larger battery at a lower cost.