Frequently Asked Questions

When filing your tax returns, you’ll simply complete a form to claim your solar tax credits. The federal credit is currently for 26% of your total system cost, and the state credits vary from state to state. If you cannot claim the entire amount of credits in the first year, you may be able to claim the remaining amount in future years.  Please consult with your tax adviser on claiming these tax incentives.

At Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy, we use a variety of the best solar panels available to help our clients. We use engineering customization to find what color, shape, space, and layout works best for you, both financially and aesthetically. 

SolarWorld 280W: The SolarWorld 280W Solar Panels are world-class quality and were ranked number 1 in 2008  and 2009 tests, with up to 12% more yield. These panels are guaranteed to not decrease performance by more than 0.7% per year over 25 years, and only deliver modules that have greater than or equal to the nameplate rated power.

Sunpreme Maxima 370W: The Sunpreme GxB series is designed and engineered in the US and it’s hybrid cells combine crystalline cilicon with ultra-thin thin-film layers to produce higher energy yield in real world conditions. This series performs particularly well in low light and high temperatures. These panels degrade at a slower rate than modules using P-type cells. These panels are long lasting and have a 25 year power output warranty.

Canadian Solar 305W: The Canadian Solar 305w panels have cells that are a darker shade of blue than standard 3BB cells. The technology used in these solar panels reduces cell series resistance, reduces stress between cell interconnectors, improves modules conversion efficiency, and improves product reliability.

At Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy, we use advanced lithium iron and nickel iron in batteries. They are easy to use, long lasting, and sustainable. We have both on-grid and off-grid batteries available and want to help you find what fits your needs.

The 1500 series is light and versatile and great for homes and businesses. These batteries only weight between 34 – 47 pounds and can last 2500 or more cycles with daily use.

The Off-Grid series is more suited for major industrial, government, or medical facilities and weights anywhere from 54 – 519 pounds. These batteries can last from 2500 – 3500+ cycles with daily use.

Benefits of Humless include:

• ·         Humless batteries can last 3-10 years longer than competing lead acid batteries

  ·         Humless batteries can go 6 months without being plugged in

  ·         A countdown timer so you can see how much time you have left. Calculated depending on what all you have running off the battery

  ·         They can charge through solar panels or be plugged into your house

  ·         They can output AC or DC

  ·         Can come with Solar Panels and a carrying case. Solar panels fold into the case for easy portability.

There is no penalty if you decide to pay of your solar powered system early. Many customers take their incentives and apply them towards paying off their system. As soon as you do this, your system provides you clean power!