Solar Kauai has been dedicated to providing our island with the highest quality solar service. Solar Kauai was founded in 1979 and was the very first solar company on the Garden Isle. With close to 40 years of operation and over 8,000 solar systems installed, our expertise and experience speaks for itself.
When you make the change to go solar you are not just saving money, you are also saving some of our most precious resources and taking steps to become more energy self-sufficient and less dependent on KIUC. By using solar power you can protect yourself from the unpredictability of future spikes in electric prices.
A typical solar power system costs $8,000 after tax credits. If you divide that amount by a typical $300 a month electric bill the system would pay for itself in 2.1 years. After the system is paid off enjoy having free electricity for the lifespan of the system (50+ years).
When you make the change to go solar you are not just saving money, you are also saving some of our most precious resources and taking steps to become more energy self-sufficient and less dependent on KIUC. By using solar power you can protect yourself from the unpredictability of future spikes in electric prices.
A typical solar power system costs $8,000 after tax credits. If you divide that amount by a typical $300 a month electric bill the system would pay for itself in 2.1 years. After the system is paid off enjoy having free electricity for the lifespan of the system (50+ years).
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Solar Kauai, established and licensed in Hawaii in 1982, has installed over 8,500 residential solar water heating and power systems including large scale commercial systems such as the Kauai Civic Center, Kapaa Fire Station, Pacific Missile Range Facility, and Bellows Air Force Base. Owner, Paul Lucas, received his AeroSpace Engineering degree in 1969 from the University of Pittsburgh.
Solar Power Systems (PV) produce energy from sunlight. A cost-effective easily installed system can generate all of the electricity required to run your home. During the sun-lit hours of the day the system produces power for your home as well as excess power that is sold back to the utility company (KIUC).
Solar modules (panels) mounted on the roof or grounds of your property convert sunlight into DC power. This power is sent to a device called an Inverter (or power converter) which converts the DC Power from the Solar Modules to AC Power identical to that being sent to you from the Utility Grid. Below is an example of the type of inverters Solar Kauai recommends, a SMA Central Inverter.
There is a 30% Federal Tax Credit, and on top of that there is a 35% Hawaii State Tax Credit for residential homes or up to $500,000 for commercial business. Line tied systems are typical and require no batteries or generators cost approximately $5,000 per kilowatt installed. Off grid systems that require large battery banks and backup generators typically cost about $8,000 per kilowatt for a complete installation.
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Anthony V.
Aug 15, 2020
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I received 5 quotes from top 5 solar companies in Kauai. Ended up going with solar Kauai for many reasons. First they have been doing solar on island for 40 years. When I called Elliot he was not trying to sell me, he was extremely informative and asked all the right questions to make sure I was taken care of and I understood everything. They use all the top notch technology with Solar Ark inverters and igj efficiency REC panels. Their quote was the lowest out of the 5 BY FAR not becuase they use cheap products or hire cheap labor but becuase its ran by a family owned business with not a lot of
Mark R.
Mar 01, 2020
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We had Solar Kauai install a PV system on our place and every step of the process was first rate. Elliot was great to deal with, always available on the phone and explained everything clearly.
The workmanship and attention to detail was exceptional and they handled any changes we made throughout the process with ease....in short, nothing was a problem. Elliot has also been great with follow up and after sales service. These guys ROCK....!
The workmanship and attention to detail was exceptional and they handled any changes we made throughout the process with ease....in short, nothing was a problem. Elliot has also been great with follow up and after sales service. These guys ROCK....!
Andy K.
Oct 08, 2019
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Solar Kauai is a first-rate company. We ordered our system from them, and we could not be happier with it. Very professional operation. They arrived on time for each appointment. Their website explains the systems very clearly and in great detail. Elliot answered all of our questions and helped us to choose the proper system to meet our needs. The company arranged for all the required permits, and the system was installed on time and very neatly. In fact, the workspace was cleaner when they left than before they had arrived. I would not hesitate to use Solar Kauai again, or to recommend them to
Alisa R.
Aug 20, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
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