The largest solar power plant in the world rose in Arizona, sending electricity to California in the next 25 years.

Tucson, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/23/2014 -- The largest solar-panel power plant in the world rose in Arizona, which is responsible in supplying electricity to California under a twenty- five year contract.

This 290-megawatt project owned by NRG Energy and Mid American Solar is called Agua Caliente. The project is expected to provide electricity to San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which signed a 25- year purchase agreement.

Through this solar power, the project would generate enough electricity for about 230, 000 homes. Solar electricity production depends heavily on the weather. For instance, a cloudy and rainy day has a greater chance for the solar farm's production to be cut.

Last 2013, a growing number of large solar power projects were coming in California and Arizona. It greatly reflected the significant replacement of solar power to fossil fuel power generation with cleaner energy sources.

The federal government played a big role in promoting the giant solar projects. The program approved a 967 million dollars loan guarantee for Agua Caliente. A loan guarantee is meant to provide assurance that if the borrower would not pay back the loan, then the loan guarantee issuer will.

In connection with, California policy markers promote smaller projects, around 20 megawatts each that can be built closer to towns. Arizona set goal to require 15 % of their energy from renewable energy sources by 2025 and large portion of this energy should be referring to solar energy having Arizona's favorable climate conditions.

Since Arizona has the desert areas, it offers the highest solar energy potential in the US, even higher than California. Arizona's dominant energy sources are currently coal because it has lots of coal deposits and natural gas.

The Arizona Solar Business Directory contains around 100 solar installation companies that do business in Arizona and is maintained by the Arizona Solar Power Society. The business directory allows consumers and commercial customers to contact a number of different companies to get the best deal and best performing products in the solar industry.

Meanwhile, Jeff Shoemaker, a Tucson native, founded Custom Solar and Leisure in 2007, with the goal of providing affordable solar alternative energy with the highest quality workmanship and products.

Tucson Custom Solar and Leisure is a full service solar power contracting company dedicated to giving high quality alternative energy solutions at affordable rates in Arizona.

About Custom Solar and Leisure
Tucson Custom Solar and Leisure, a full-service solar power contracting company is dedicated to providing high quality alternative energy solutions at affordable rates. They stand by their high quality solar installations and are certified by the Certification by North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), a proud member of Southern Arizona Solar Standards Board (SASSB) and accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Custom Solar and Leisure specializes in Tucson commercial and residential photovoltaic solar system installations. They have been working in the greater Tucson, Arizona area for numerous years and are committed to quality solar installations, customer service and assisting their clients with all of their solar needs.

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Having a solar-powered home is a good investment in the long run. Without any doubt, generating energy rather than generating it with the use of a photovoltaic solar system is a an option most households would prefer for its numerous benefits.

Tucson, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2014 -- Setting up a Photovoltaic (PV) solar system may seem to be an overwhelming task. But homeowners who have been using them for a long time now attest to having it as a long-term investment with numerous benefits like lower electric bills, lower carbon marks, and higher home values.

PV solar technology was borne on 1950s and has been considered as a financially practical technology for extensive use since the turn of the millennium (owing it to the declining solar module costs). The benefits that one can gain from the use of this technology comes with a price though. There is expected to be significant installation and maintenance costs. The cost of owning the solar power system comes upfront with the solar module representing the largest component of the overall expense.

The Costs

- solar module
- inverter (for turning the direct current produced by the panel into the alternating current used by household appliances)
- metering equipment (to see how much power is produced)
- different housing components along with cables and wiring gear
- battery storage (optional)
- installation labor costs
- further operating and maintenance costs

Solar installation companies like Custom Solar and Leisure in Tucson, Arizona can provide a quote price for solar installation. They can provide homeowners determine government grants. As of date, Arizona authorizes electricity utilities to reimburse up to 50 % of the cost of the first 30 megawatts of capacity for residential installations and 40% for commercial installations. Additionally, a net metering system provides credits to electric bills for solar energy generated by individual residential and commercial systems.

The Benefits

- Lower energy bill - Scale of benefit depends on the amount of solar energy that can be produced given the available conditions and the way in which utilities charge for electricity)
- Timing of solar power production and how utilities charge for electricity – Instead of offsetting the high cost of peak electricity production, the PV system would only offset the cost that they are charged for electricity which is closer to the mean cost of power production.
- Homeowners can sell solar-generated electricity to utilities. – This is done via a "net metering" system wherein homeowners use the power that they put into the grid to offset the power used at other times. The monthly electric bill would then reflect the net energy consumption.
- Solar panels raise the value of most homes. – The rise of "green" living increased the demand for homes that have smaller carbon footprints and are powered by renewable sources. Therefore, houses which are sold with an already installed solar power system would cost more.

From an economic perspective, having a solar-powered home stands out. Although the initial set-up would be more costly as compared to electricity from a utility provider, a lot of homeowners would still prefer to have it for more benefits in the long run.

About Custom Solar and Leisure
Tucson Custom Solar and Leisure, a full-service solar power contracting company is dedicated to providing high quality alternative energy solutions at affordable rates. They stand by their high quality solar installations and are certified by the Certification by North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), a proud member of Southern Arizona Solar Standards Board (SASSB) and accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Custom Solar and Leisure specializes in Tucson commercial and residential photovoltaic solar system installations. They have been working in the greater Tucson, Arizona area for numerous years and are committed to quality solar installations, customer service and assisting their clients with all of their solar needs.

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