Shinnova Solar: 2025 Expert Review

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The Good

Financing Options
Trained Professionals
Solar Energy Storage Solutions
Referral Program

Financing Options

Shinnova Solar works with several solar and renewable energy lending partners, including Sunlight Financial, Loanpal, Enium, and Mosaic.

Whichever company lending partner you choose to work with, Shinnova Solar boasts that you can finance your solar system with low, fixed monthly payments, competitive interest rates, and either little or no upfront costs.

Trained Professionals

Shinnova Solar is NABCEP Certified.

This means that Shinnova has met the NABCEP’s experience and advanced training requirements and has been deemed capable of meeting the demands of renewable energy projects and employers worldwide.

Shinnova Solar is a Telsa Energy Certified Installer. This means that Shinnova Solar’s technicians are trained to install Telsa’s Powerwall and adhere to the strict quality, permitting and inspection requirements.

Shinnova Solar has also completed the Franklin Home Power online installation training. This illustrates the company's commitment to quality installation.

Solar Energy Storage Solutions

Shinnova Solar recently completed the Franklin Home Power installation training. This means the company is now certified to install FranklinWH solar batteries. This will allow customers to be more prepared in the event of an energy outage.

Referral Program

Shinnova Solar is so dedicated to helping everyone go green that it offers a referral program to its clients.

Shinnova clients can make some money by referring their family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances to go solar. Registering for the program is really simple. Just log on to the Shinnova website, enter your information, and follow the instructions from there. If one of your referrals makes a purchase, you’re then rewarded.

Why choose to work with Shinnova Solar?

Shinnova Solar only uses top-tier equipment and takes pride in its work, offering a 25-year warranty covering panels, microinverters, racking, and power production, plus a 20-year workmanship warranty on parts, labor, and roof penetration. Shinnova Solar is committed to providing the best customer service experience for the life of your solar project, boasting a free tax-concierge service, NABCEP certifications, local installation teams, and diverse financing packages. Shinnova Solar+Home is your one-stop-shop for "whole home" energy-proofing, and specializes in energy-efficient windows, doors, siding, and roof installation.

What are the financial benefits of solar energy?

Installing a solar energy system at your home or business can result in cost savings on your monthly electricity expenses and shield you from potential increases in energy rates. The amount you can save may vary based on local utility rates and solar regulations, but choosing to use solar power is a wise decision no matter where you are located.

How does the federal solar tax credit work?

The federal solar tax credit, also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), allows individuals and businesses that install solar energy systems to claim a credit on their federal tax return for a portion of the cost of the solar system. The ITC provides a credit equal to 26 percent of the cost of a solar energy system. This means that if you install a solar energy system that costs $10,000, you can claim a credit of $2,600 on your federal tax return. The credit can be claimed in the year that the solar energy system is placed in service. The ITC is available to both residential and commercial solar energy systems. It is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of income tax that you owe, which can help offset the upfront costs of installing a solar energy system.

What is net metering?

Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows individuals or businesses with solar panels to sell excess electricity back to the grid. It helps to offset the costs of the renewable energy system by crediting the system owner for the excess electricity that is generated and sent back to the grid.

How does solar impact my property values?

Evidence suggests that having a solar energy system installed on your property can increase its value. A study conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that homes with solar panels tend to sell for a premium compared to similar homes without solar panels. The study found that the premium varied by location, but on average, homes with solar panels sold for about 4.1 percent more than comparable homes without solar panels.

What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?

Solar energy allows for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and increase of energy independence. It is a clean, renewable energy source that can save water and protect wildlife.

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