Thousands of homeowners in the state of Hawaii who are hoping in install solar photovoltaic panels to their houses are now realizing that they might be a little late to the party. Several years ago when the solar market was just starting to pick up steam, there were relatively few solar panels attached to the various electrical grids around the islands, and systems could be installed quickly with no extra installation fee from the utility companies. However, certain neighborhoods are now over saturated with panels which at times has created more solar energy then the current systems are designed to handle, causing both reliability risks and safety risks for consumers. This has caused some utility officials to place holds on accepting new solar customers until special engineering studies have been completed an new protective systems have been installed. For example, on certain neighborhoods in Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii, customers hoping to plug in their photovoltaic panels into the system are being asked to wait between 12 to 18 months by to energy companies.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 10-27-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
