Page 27 - North American Clean Energy September/October 2019 Issue

Triple option loan for rooftop solar projects EnerBank USA ‘s new Triple Option Loan is for contractors to offer homeowners who are installing solar panels and expect to receive income tax incentives, rebates, and/or other significant payments. The new loan features a 12-
or 18-month no-payment period and three re-amortizations of principal and interest over the life of the loan, providing homeowners flexibility in choosing
how they want to pay for their projects. During the 12- or 18-month no-payment period, customers are not required to make payments on the loan. If the entire principal amount is paid off before the expiration of the no-payment period, all accrued interest is waived. After the no- payment period, the loan is re-amortized, followed by two more re-amortization events each May of the following years. This allows homeowners the option to apply rebates, bonuses, or tax refunds to reduce the amount of their monthly loan payment. With the new Triple Option Loan, contractors have an additional choice in financing options they can offer their customers, helping them grow their businesses in the process.
EnerBank USA
/// www.enerbank.com
Consumer Reports-style buyers guide
The Buyer’s Guide from EnergySage
is a Consumer Reports-style tool for researching, comparing, and evaluating solar equipment. Built with data and analysis from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), this new
tool empowers consumers and the industry to easily compare solar panels, inverters, and batteries based on quality, performance, and price. The Buyer’s Guide can be used in two key ways by consumers: as the starting point to
their solar shopping journey by finding and evaluating equipment, narrowing down their options and then proactively seeking quotes for a specific equipment package, and as a way to better understand the value of the equipment they've been quoted by installers both
on and off EnergySage so that they can make confident, well-informed purchase decisions. The Buyer's Guide will help the industry differentiate their products, build brand awareness, and gain valuable insight into consumer preferences.
EnergySage
/// www.energysage.com
Versatile hybrid inverter
The GEN24 Plus hybrid inverters complete the Fronius product range. The devices are available in single-phase and three-phase versions and are suitable
for global use. They provide all the benefits of the SnapINverter and include additional features, such as being quick to commission using an app and offer a fast service plan. The PV Point provides a basic emergency power supply, even without an energy storage system. This enables users to charge their phone or laptop, ensuring they remain contactable and up-to-date with the latest information, even during longer power outages. If the inverter is combined with a battery, it can provide a full back-up system supplying the whole household with electricity. The Primo GEN24 Plus was awarded the Plus X Award 2019 for High Quality, Ease of Use, Functionality, and Ecology.
Fronius Solar Energy
/// www.fronius.com
Compatible and economical metal roof mount
Kinetic Solar introduces an economical new mount for commercial metal roof projects. With commercial installations in mind, the design has been optimized to reduce the required number of components, while maximizing compatibility with the majority of metal roof profiles. It features an integrated
L- Bracket and pre-installed butyl gaskets. By allowing the rail to run perpendicular to the eaves, the mount enables landscape mounting at portrait pricing. It is able to attach to either the roof strapping or steel girts. Initially developed for SkyFire Energy, a solar contractor in Western Canada, it joins the family of Kinetic products that are designed with installers in mind.
Kinetic Solar
/// www.kineticsolar.com/skyfiremount
North American Clean Energy
27