Buying a Photovoltaic Solar Electric System: A Consumers Guide
(218 kb pdf, 29 pages)
This guide walks you through the basic technical, economic, and regulatory information you need to know before buying a photovoltaic (PV) solar electric generation system. It also describes how to take advantage of financial rebates offered through the California Energy Commission's Emerging Renewables Buydown Account.

CEC's FAQ for Buying a Solar Electric System (pdf)
A guide designed to help you determine whether generating your own electricity with solar energy is right for you.

Get Your Power from the Sun: A Consumer's Guide (718 kb pdf, 20 pages)
A publication from the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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