From XsunX Investor Newsletter - Date: 02/02/2015
"... I wanted to take a few moments to share some thoughts regarding a recently release report entitled, “Going Solar in America: Ranking Solar’s Value to Consumers in America’s Largest Cities.” The report, produced by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at NC State University, touches on a variety of subjects that commercial and residential property owners, as well as investors, should be aware of.
The first point that’s critical to make, is the financial opportunity presented by solar today. The report’s analysis shows that in 46 of America’s 50 largest cities, a fully financed, typically-sized solar PV system is a better investment than the stock market! What’s more, in 42 of those major cities, the same solar system already costs less than the energy made available by local utility providers.
Another strong selling point made within the document relates to the falling cost of solar. Over 15 years ago, the median cost of a solar PV system prior to incentives was $12 per watt installed, while 2013 saw it fall to $4.70 per watt, a 60% decline in cost. Recent studies have indicated even further drops in solar pricing, as EnergySage reported an average cost of between $370/W and $4.24/W before incentives. These costs are declining due in large part to public policies as well as federal, state, and local incentives that result in an increased number of people investing in solar.
As expected, California is benefiting more than any other state, with significant monthly cost savings experienced in Oakland ($187), San Francisco ($187), San Jose ($186), San Diego ($137), and Long Beach ($131). California is truly one of, if not the hottest, solar market in the entire world.
I chose to share this information with you today because it’s important for shareholders, as well as the general public, to understand not only the cost savings experienced by installing a solar system, but that the United States has been trending this way for some time. A commitment to a green environment no longer has to be associated with high costs, as shown throughout this report. The truth is quite the opposite -- investing in solar is an investment worth making! ..."
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