Russmart Solar's complete consumer ready solar systems are designed to simplify the process for the end-user and provide the most cost-effective solar solutions on the market. In many states, government incentives and rebates may off-set your purchase price entirely!

Power-Save Solar Facts.

• A 1kW Russmart Solar System installed on a home can offset 1 ton of CO2 pollution each year.

• Every 5 1kW Russmart Solar Systems installed takes 1 car off the road. Average CO2 emission per passenger car per year = 11,450 pounds (Source: U.S. EPA, 2000)

• Energy prices will always go up. Generating electricity is the best way to protect yourself against the price volatility of electrical energy.

• Energy produced by conventional means creates pollution. There are no by-products from generating electricity with Russmart Solar.

Russmart Solar Grid-Tied Solar Systems.

Grid tied systems do not use batteries! The panels work by producing DC power during sunlight hours and converting it to AC power through an inverter. The inverter then feeds the load required by the home, before pushing the remaining AC power through a "net meter" out to the grid.

Net meters are provided by your utility company when you install the system. The net meter is a bi-directional electric meter that spins forward as usual when you are using more power in your home than you are producing with your panels (at night, for instance), and spins BACKWARD when you are producing more electricity than you are using in your home. This is how you generate credits with your utility!

Russmart Solar Systems come with everything that you need except installation costs, wire and an electrical disconnect switch.

Which Russmart Solar System is the right one for you?

This depends on how much electricity you use, how much you want to spend on your system and how long you want to wait before you recover your return on investment. The Russmart Solar pricing direct to the consumer is set-up to minimize your initial investment by offering the best prices available on the market which, along with government incentives and rebates, make going solar extremely affordable and in millions of cases - FREE!

Includes:

24 - 170W PV panels, 4080 Peak Watts (UL Listed and CEC Listed)

1 - Flush Mount Roof Racking System (for composite roofs; not for tile or concrete roofing)

1 - 3500 PV Powered high efficency Inverter (UL Listedand CEC Listed)

*Plus shipping & handling; Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover Accepted

Do I Receive Enough Sun for Solar?

YES!!! The following map demonstrates the average solar energy daily production for 2-kilowatt photovoltaic residential applications across the entire U.S.

Which Russmart Solar System is right for me?

This depends on how much electricity you use, how much you want to spend on your system and how long you want to wait before you recover your return on investment. The Russmart Solar pricing direct to the consumer is set-up to minimize your initial investment by offering the best prices available on the market which, along with government incentives and rebates, make going solar extremely affordable and in millions of cases - FREE!

How much space does the system need?

The Russmart Solar System requires approximately 90 sq ft. for the 1kW system, 180 sq ft for the 2kW system and 270 sq ft for the 3 kW system.

Do the panels need to face south?

South is best, but panels installed facing east or west still generate a very high percentage of possible power. It is usually more effective (and more attractive) to install the panels in the same plane as the roof direction, rather than build an awkward mount to angle them.

Are the panels fragile?

No. While the panels are made of tempered glass, it is quite strong.

What is Net Metering?

Net Metering is the regulatory ability to get credit for electricity you generate with solar energy and send backwards through your utility meter. Exact provisions vary with each state, but the effect is to allow you to generate excess power during the day, and use it at night, without needing batteries.

What happens if the panels get covered by snow?

Solar electric panels need sunshine to generate power. While some sun does make it through several inches of snow, little electricity is generated when the panels are covered with anything. Most power is made during clear sunny days. Our estimates take that into account.

What happens if the panels are shaded?

PV panels should be installed in areas where they get significant shade-free sun every day. Even small amounts of shade can very significantly reduce the output. Our designs and installations also seek to minimize the impact of any shade issues through selection of the proper equipment and good engineering.

If I sell my property, what effect does PV have on the sale price?

Energy conservation and renewable generation adds value to a home. Surveys have shown that for every $1,000.00 saved per year, $20,000.00 is added to a home's value. Solar energy can be one of the best home improvement investments you make.

What is a grid-tied system?

Grid tied systems do not use batteries at all! The panels work by producing DC power during sunlight hours, converting it to AC power through the inverter. The inverter then feeds the loads required by the home, before pushing the AC power out to the grid through the "net meter". The net meter is provided by your utility company when you install the system. The net meter is a bi-directional electric meter that spins forward as usual when you are using more power in your home than you are producing with your panels (at night, for instance), and spins BACKWARD when you are producing more with your system than you are using in your home. This is how you generate credits with your utility!

Are the Russmart Solar Systems UL Listed?

YES. All of the Russmart Solar Systems are UL Listed and CEC Listed.

What are photovoltaic cells?

Photovoltaic cells were developed at Bell Laboratories in the early 1950s. Thin layers of silicon are impregnated with tiny amounts of other elements. When exposed to sunlight, electricity is produced.

What is an inverter?

An inverter is an electronic device that converts (transforms) the low-voltage DC power we can store in batteries to conventional 120-volt AC power as needed by lights and appliances.

What is the maintenance on an installed solar power system?

Because they have no moving parts, they are virtually maintenance free; just keep them clean.