Alaska Solar Power

Homer Electric deal sets stage for a dramatic jump in

A renewable energy company has signed an agreement with a Homer utility that opens the door for the construction of what will become Alaska''s largest solar farm by a significant amount, people...

Why Invest in Solar — Alaska Solar

Alaska Solar''s mission is to make solar an easy investment. Through volume and quality we are creating more low cost and pollution-free energy. We are the installer making solar the new normal in Alaska. SOLAR COSTS HAVE

Solar power in Alaska

Solar power in Alaska has been primarily used in remote locations, such as the Nenana Teen Center near Fairbanks, where long summer days provide most of the electricity generated. In 2015, Alaska ranked 45th in installed solar among U.S. states. Rooftop solar panels could provide 23% of all electricity used in Alaska. Net metering is available for PV systems up to 25 kW but is limited to 1.

Alaska warms to solar power as prices fall and

Arctic Solar Ventures installed these solar panels on the roof of an office building at 880 H Street downtown. (Stephen Trimble) Solar power use in Alaska has grown quickly amid falling prices for

3 Best Solar Companies in Alaska (2024 Guide)

The Golden Valley Electric Association''s (GVEA) Sustainable Natural Alternative Power program (SNAP) offers a $1.50-per-kWh credit for power generated by your solar system. Under the Alaska Power and

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We have many combined years of experience in solar system design, sales, and installation. We will take the time to access your site production potential, analysis of your electrical consumption, suggestions to decrease your power use,

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A Solar Design Manual for Alaska, Sixth Edition

A Solar Design Manual for Alaska, Sixth Edition. EEM-01255 View this publication in PDF form to print or download.. Order a hard copy. Art Nash, Extension Energy Specialist, and Chris Pike, Alaska Center for Energy

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We have many combined years of experience in solar system design, sales, and installation. We will take the time to access your site production potential, analysis of your electrical

Solar : REAP

The opportunities for solar in Alaska. The cost of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power has decreased by eighty-nine percent over the last decade and it is now the second cheapest electricity on the planet, according to the research

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6 FAQs about [Alaska Solar Power]

Where is solar power used in Alaska?

Solar power in Alaska has been primarily used in remote locations, such as the Nenana Teen Center near Fairbanks, where long summer days provide most of the electricity generated. In 2015, Alaska ranked 45th in installed solar among U.S. states. Rooftop solar panels could provide 23% of all electricity used in Alaska.

Is solar energy worth it in Alaska?

Fact: Alaskans pay twice the national average for electricity. Because solar will offset your electric bill at the retail rate, the value of solar energy generated is also worth double! Electric rates in Alaska are increasing at an average rate of ~5% EVERY YEAR. As rates increase, so too will the value of your solar generation.

Does Alaska solar install a 25kW Solar System?

Alaska Solar installation crew installing a 25kW system at Fire Island Rustic Bakery, 2021. Alaska Solar’s 100% in-house team of solar professionals provides unparalleled consistency and quality service and product. During your free, no-obligations assessment, our design team will create customized options to suit your goals and budget.

How many solar PV installations are there in Alaska?

As of the end of 2019, there were around 8 megawatts of solar PV installations in Alaska, including 5,636 kilowatts net metered on the Railbelt (between Fairbanks and Homer), a 1,200-kW Renewable Independent Power Producers installation in Willow, and a 563-kW utility installation in Fairbanks.

How much electricity does a rooftop solar system use in Alaska?

Rooftop solar panels could provide 23% of all electricity used in Alaska. Net metering is available for PV systems up to 25 kW but is limited to 1.5% of average demand. IREC best practices, based on experience, recommends no limits to net metering, individual or aggregate, and perpetual roll over of kWh credits.

Should I go solar in Alaska?

I would highly recommend going to Alaska Solar if your thinking going solar. Fact: Alaskans pay twice the national average for electricity. Because solar will offset your electric bill at the retail rate, the value of solar energy generated is also worth double! Electric rates in Alaska are increasing at an average rate of ~5% EVERY YEAR.

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