Make Mine Solar

Make Mine Solar

Solar Thermal Bulk Purchase Program (Minnesota)

 

For a limited time, save extra on solar hot water and solar air heating systems!

The best bet right now for Minnesota home and business owners interested in solar hot water systems is to get involved in the Make Mine Solar program provided by the MRES (Midwest Renewable Energy Society). This bulk purchase program was just started in July with the intent to gather a number of solar thermal projects into a bundle to get a better price from the manufacturers. Aladdin Solar is one of four qualified installers involved in the program.

 

Here's how it works:
1. Go to the web site ( Make Mine Solar) to learn about the program, pricing, etc.

2. Several workshops are scheduled in various areas. If possible, attend one of these to meet the people involved, to learn about solar, and to have your questions answered.

3. Sign up for a "virtual" site assessment. A technician will then check out your site online using Google Earth or other satellite/aerial tools to verify you have a good site and that your project will result in a productive system.

4. If the assessor feels you have a good site, you would then arrange for one of their independent professional site assessors to do an in-person evaluation. This would include some discussions with you, shading analysis, limited structural evaluation, inspection of your existing water heating system and utility room, plan for the piping run, etc. You will receive a formal report containing all the evaluation information including production and savings estimates.

5. If, after you review the report, the project looks like it will meet your goals and expectations, you would select your installer from the list (we suggest Aladdin Solar, of course!) and sign an installation contract. The assessor's site report will provide the installer with most of the information required for the project.

6. When the number of systems reaches the Group Purchase goal or the deadline date (September 30, 2012), the equipment orders are placed in bulk and you and your installer will schedule the installation date.