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Summerville, South Carolina Homeowner Discusses Going Solar With Southern Current

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The following interview was conducted with Jeff H., recent Southern Current residential solar customer who lives in Summerville, South Carolina. Find out how much money you could be saving on electricity costs by contacting Southern Current today!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

Born & raised in Southeast Michigan. Moved to Summerville, SC in 2010. I miss my Detroit sports and my family & friends in “the D”, but I don’t miss the cold or the snow and ice. The climate & number of sunny days in South Carolina make it easy to live down here!

Why did you decide to switch to solar energy?

Primarily for financial reasons.

How much did you know about solar energy?

I have a lot of stock in solar companies and have educated myself on the industry. I’ve been studying solar energy since 2011.

What kind of system did Southern Current install for your home?

It’s a roof-mounted 12.32 kW system using 44 Trina Solar 280W panels and a SolarEdge inverter. Click to view more details about this Summerville South Carolina home solar panel install.

Aerial view of the home solar panel install in Summerville, South Carolina.

Side view, Summerville South Carolina home solar panel install.

What made you choose Southern Current for your solar installation?

I did a lot of research, read a lot of reviews, and talked to a few friends who had gone with Southern Current and others who went with another company. Based on my due diligence, the reviews of others, the price comparison, and my sales woman (Sheri), who was excellent, I went with Southern Current.

What was the process of going solar like?

The sales, design, and installation process was very good on Southern Current’s part and very professional. The neighborhood HOA was very accommodating and Southern Current helped extensively with that procedure as well. My electric company’s net metering and approval process took longer than I would’ve liked.

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?

There was the initial “sticker shock” of shelling out all of the money up front. That was my decision – I wanted to avoid paying all of the interest on a loan. I think most people who do this set up a financing plan.

Having a cloudy, rainy summer season was also difficult and unfortunate.

What benefits have you seen since the installation?

I’ve realized energy usage savings from a little more than $100 to about $250 per month over the past 4 months.

What would you say to someone who is interested in going solar?

South Carolina certainly is a state where going solar makes financial sense. Just make sure you do all of your homework, get everything in writing and understand it all completely, including your power company’s billing structure, net metering riders and whether they set your bank to $0 if you over-produce in the spring.

Also, understand that the total cost of a system can vary greatly from installer to installer. Southern Current’s costs are very much lower than their competitors that I compared them to, and their customer service and professionalism rank at the top. I’m glad I went with the highly reputable company that I did.

Learn More About Solar Power In South Carolina!

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with Residential, Commercial, and Utility-Scale services available throughout the Southeast. Contact us TODAY to schedule a FREE consultation and find out how much you could be saving with solar!

Charleston, South Carolina Homeowner Discusses Going Solar With Southern Current

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The following interview was conducted with Marv N., Southern Current residential solar customer who lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Find out how much money you could be saving on electricity costs by contacting Southern Current today!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

My wife and I retired to Charleston from Chicago 10 years ago. I am a retired science teacher and my wife is a retired labor and delivery nurse.

Why did you decide to switch to solar energy?

The cost of electricity from SCE&G is high and climbing, which made going solar an easy decision. In the long run, this solar power system will save me thousands of dollars. The environmental impact of burning fossil fuels was also part of our decision. A clean environment is important to us.

How much did you know about solar energy?

As a science teacher, I knew the basics of how solar energy and solar panels work. I did my research on costs and benefits, so I felt comfortable making the decision.

What kind of system did Southern Current install for your home?

I have a rooftop system consisting of 23 LG 285 watt panels along with 23 Enphase microinverters.

View of the solar powered home in Charleston, SC.

 

Detail of rooftop solar panel installation.

What made you choose Southern Current for your solar installation?

I chose Southern Current after speaking with two other companies. The Southern Current representative was an engineer who could best answer my questions and concerns. The installation was designed while we spoke and I was given a firm price for the system. I was able to make changes to the design to get the system I wanted. Plus Southern Current has an office near my home. They can control the quality of the installation because they use their own employees and not sub-contractors.

What was the process of going solar like?

The entire process was made simple by Southern Current. They applied for all the required permits and filed the necessary paper work with the HOA. The installation went on as planned. The city and electric company inspections were done quickly and the system was turned on about 2 weeks after installation.

What benefits have you seen since the installation?

Overall my power bill for the first year was $200. I expect it to be close to zero the second year as the system is building up credits leading into the hot summer months. My system was turned on at the end of April last year so it didn’t have time to build up enough credits to take it through the summer. This the second year, I should have enough credits to get through the summer with little or no cost.

What would you say to someone who is interested in going solar?

Definitely look into it while government rebates & incentives are available. Every situation is different, but one thing is for sure: Electric rates will go up. The payback period is about 7 years and will be less as electric rates rise. Solar panels are one investment that will pay back dividends for years to come. When you call solar companies for information, I would definitely include Southern Current in the comparisons.

Want to learn more about solar power in South Carolina?

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with services available throughout the Southeast. Contact us TODAY to schedule a FREE consultation, and find out how much you could be saving with solar!

Piedmont, South Carolina Homeowner Discusses Going Solar With Southern Current

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The following interview was conducted with Laura S., recent Southern Current residential solar customer who lives in Piedmont, South Carolina. Find out how much money you could be saving on electricity costs by contacting Southern Current today!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

I have lived in South Carolina since 2003. I moved here from Delray Beach, Florida. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri.

Why did you decide to switch to solar energy?

I have been interested in solar energy for a long time. I like the idea of cleaner energy. The sun isn’t going to go away any time soon. My husband says it is to make up for all of the dinosaurs that he burns in his cars. We were purchasing a new home so it seemed like the right time.

How much did you know about solar energy?

Not a whole lot, but I know that it is clean and that it works!

What kind of system did Southern Current install for your home?

We have a 15.60 kW roof array with 52 300-watt panels spread out over our main roof and on the attached garage/workshop roof.

View of the solar powered home in Piedmont, SC.

Southern Current sales representative Paul Hayden gives thumbs up in front of solar install.

What made you choose Southern Current for your solar installation?

I chose Southern Current because our rep., Paul Hayden, was the only person willing to work with me and provide an estimate prior to my husband and I closing on our house.

What was the process of going solar like?

There was a process? LOL, It was very easy. Paul had worked up a preliminary estimate. After we closed on the house, he came out, took photos, looked around, and went over our options. We decided on the panels, and filled out paperwork. Once everything was in place, Eric came out to go over the installation. That was on a Friday. The installation crew showed up on Monday, and were finished by Wednesday. Everyone was extremely professional.

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?

Waiting for Duke Energy to come through with the rebate. Southern Current went the extra mile to ensure that we were guaranteed the rebate BEFORE the install. That way we had an out if we didn’t get the rebate. Duke was discontinuing the program. We got in at the very end.

What benefits have you seen since the installation?

Well, we just received our first bill since making the switch to solar. Know how much it was? $8.96! And that was the monthly meter fee, so we actually didn’t have any electricity costs!

What would you say to someone who is interested in going solar?

I would say do it, there’s really no reason not to!

Want to learn more about solar power in South Carolina?

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with services available throughout the Southeast. Contact us TODAY to schedule a FREE consultation, and find out how much you could be saving with solar!