Rising Sun Solar Electric welcomes the opportunity to be a bidder on all government renewable energy projects. With years of experience in the solar electric industry, Rising Sun Solar is ready to provide turnkey design, build, and financing services for renewable energy projects for Federal, State, and County agencies.  Rising Sun Solar has an excellent reputation with the utility company and government agencies.

In 2004, RSSE installed the 495-module solar electric system for the Natural Energy Lab (NELHA) in Kona, Hawaii.  This project earned LEED platinum certification.  NELHA is home to two pipeline systems which pump deep and surface seawater to shore 24/7 and a third, the world's largest and deepest (to a depth of 3,000 feet), is being developed now. http://www.nelha.org/

In addition, Rising Sun has been involved in the Sun Power for Schools program developed by the Hawaii public school system and the county public utility companies. The program's intent is to encourage renewable energy education, promote the concept of photovoltaic technology as an alternative to conventional fuels, and to reduce utility costs.  Rising Sun Solar successfully completed two of these projects for Lanai High and Elementary and Na'alehu Elementary (Big
Island).

- Lanai High: Installed on a new shade structure on August 15, 2005, this system consists of two PV systems that total 2.5
- Na'alehu Elementary:  Completed in June of 2006, the 1.2 kilowatt PV system was installed on a covered walkway and will provide power to the school.

* For more information on the sun power for schools program, please check out HECO's site

To offset the initial cost of installing a PV system, RSSE can offer ESC's (energy service contracts) that make solar more affordable to the state, the county, and non-profits through 3rd party financing.
What is an ESC (Energy Service Contract)? A customer enters into a contract with a service provider (i.e. installation company) for the electricity produced through the PV panels.  The customer does not own the system, but instead purchases the energy from the service provider at a fixed rate lower than the cost of purchasing energy from the utility company.  The service
provider is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and performance of the equipment for the duration of the contract.  At the end of the contract the customer can buy-out the system at fair market value or continue the contract.

Net Metering
Spin your electric meter in reverse!! A Solar system changes the dynamics of your relationship with the utility. As a clean energy producer you can "Net Meter" your electricity. Simply, if the solar system produces more energy than you are using at that moment in time your meter will spin backwards crediting your account at the full retail rate.  When your energy needs exceed your system's output your meter spins forward.  Your electric meter measures the "net" difference and your utility company bills you for this amount.

In June 2001 Hawaii became the 35th State to adopt a Net Energy Metering Law  (NEM) allowing renewable energy grid connected systems up to 50 kilowatts. However, a larger system can be installed, but any energy not used on site would not be credited to the customer.
Therefore systems larger than 50kw require a more accurate demand profile analysis which can be provided by Rising Sun to determine the best size for the customer based on their situation.
Note:  There is no charge to become a net-metered customer.

 Call Rising Sun Solar for a free site survey and quote at 808.579-8287.