Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's some of the benefits of solar energy?
A: Once you have the products or package you need, it's Free Energy from the sun. Solar energy is clean and produces no fumes or fire danger. It's less expensive over time than carbon-based generators and you will be helping to save our planet from the effects of carbon emissions and global warming. Many people believe that producing part of their energy from the sun, for free, makes them feel independent; plus, you can save money on your power bill every month. Solar energy is easy to store and this stored energy can be carried with you anywhere you go using portable solar generators and battery storage tanks.
Q: How much is it going to cost?
A: For years, many sellers and installers of solar products have advocated being totally unconnected from the power company or, as they call it, "going totally off the grid", which can be great if you can afford it. Total off-grid systems can run into tens of thousands of dollars. At Presnell's, we look at solar energy on a much smaller and much less expensive scale. You buy just enough solar to power the devices you need most but never buy less solar than you need. Our pocket and purse products, such as the GoalZero® Flip 30 Power Bank with a Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel sells for about $150. These two items will fit in your purse or backpack. The panel itself is less than 7" x 9" in size. The Flip 30 will charge your cell phone quickly over two times. If you're willing to spend two to ten thousand dollars, you can power large devices, such as your refrigerator, freezer, tv, desktop computer, power tools, and many others as well as save money on your power bill. You may receive tax credits on your solar purchases of up to 30% or more. What's more, over time, you solar investment will pay for itself if you buy "just enough" solar to power the devices and appliances that's easy to power with solar.
Q: Can I get help from the government if I buy solar?
A: Yes, solar energy grants may be available from the federal or state government. You can contact one of many federal agencies at https://www.energy.gov/savings/residential-renewable-energy-tax-credit or http://www.dsireusa.org/ or contact your local or state government for more information. Be sure to work directly with government websites. There are many scams out there regarding free grants.
Q: Are there payment options?
A: Yes, there are many payment options available including credit cards, financing, PayPal Credit and PayPal invoicing. We make it easy for you to go solar. If you wish to apply for PayPal Credit just use PayPal as your payment method when you check out, click on PayPal Credit and follow the simple instructions. You'll have an answer in a few seconds.
Q: Are solar products tax-deductible if I use them in my business?
A: Of course, you should talk to your accountant or other tax professional, but solar products may be tax-deductible if used in your business like many other business expenses.
Q: What is a Solar Generator?
A: A Solar Generator is a specially designed case that holds all the components necessary to store and convert the energy from the sun, through solar panels, to usable energy in the form of 12 Volt DC (like that used in your car) and 120 Volt AC (like that coming from your wall outlets in your home). The energy delivered to the Solar Generator comes through one or more Solar Panels that are outside and pointed toward the sun. The Solar Generator takes the sun's energy and converts it using electronics called a Charge Controller to a voltage that can charge and maintain a Battery Bank inside the Solar Generator. The energy stored in the battery is converted to 120 Volt AC through an Inverter that can be used by many devices you plug up in your home. The best Inverters produce a Pure Sine Wave output which means it will work just like the electricity coming form the power company to power your sensitive electronics, chargers, and other devices. Pure Sine Wave Inverters are far superior to old-style inverters. Solar Generators usually come in a nice case with a digital operating screen with plug-in ports for 12 Volt DC devices and 120 Volt AC devices. Most Solar Generators also have USB ports for direct phone and tablet charging. Solar Generators usually have input ports to hook up Solar Panels or an AC Charger to charge or refuel the generator. The term generator has caused some confusion; however, the Solar Generator does receive, store and convert the sun's energy to a usable form. The fact that it generates usable energy from the sun clearly makes it a Solar Generator.
Q: Is a Solar Generator Better than a Gasoline Generator?
A: Many of us have a gasoline-based generator sitting in our basement or outbuilding, and they are certainly useful to power high-energy devices for temporary power outages; however, they have many shortcomings. Gasoline is expensive, dangerous to store, flammable, degrades over time, and may not be available during a long-term outage. Gasoline generators require regular maintenance and may not start when you need them most. Gasoline generators are noisy and produce toxic fumes and cannot be run or safely stored indoors. Gasoline generators operate at full power regardless of the load, consuming unnecessary fuel. Most gasoline generators are not designed to operate over 30 minutes at the rated load and could never be used continuously. Many cheap gasoline generators produce a poor-quality AC voltage that can damage, shorten the life of, or destroy modern electronics, battery chargers and appliances. Gasoline, diesel and propane generators, due to fuel requirements and maintenance over time, drive up the cost of ownership during their lifetime and are more expensive to own and operate than solar based systems. Solar Generators require no fuel, produce no noise or vibration, produce no fumes, require very little maintenance, and power is stored and ready when you need it most. Solar Generators energy can be stored and used safely indoors. High-quality Solar Generators, such as the ones sold by Presnell’s Renewable Energy, produce Pure Sine Wave AC Voltage that is safe for most modern electronics and appliances. Many studies show that Solar Generators have a 30% to 40% lower cost of ownership over their lifetime than gasoline generators. Every product sold by Presnell's Renewable Energy comes with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee and a One-Year Warranty.
A: Once you have the products or package you need, it's Free Energy from the sun. Solar energy is clean and produces no fumes or fire danger. It's less expensive over time than carbon-based generators and you will be helping to save our planet from the effects of carbon emissions and global warming. Many people believe that producing part of their energy from the sun, for free, makes them feel independent; plus, you can save money on your power bill every month. Solar energy is easy to store and this stored energy can be carried with you anywhere you go using portable solar generators and battery storage tanks.
Q: How much is it going to cost?
A: For years, many sellers and installers of solar products have advocated being totally unconnected from the power company or, as they call it, "going totally off the grid", which can be great if you can afford it. Total off-grid systems can run into tens of thousands of dollars. At Presnell's, we look at solar energy on a much smaller and much less expensive scale. You buy just enough solar to power the devices you need most but never buy less solar than you need. Our pocket and purse products, such as the GoalZero® Flip 30 Power Bank with a Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel sells for about $150. These two items will fit in your purse or backpack. The panel itself is less than 7" x 9" in size. The Flip 30 will charge your cell phone quickly over two times. If you're willing to spend two to ten thousand dollars, you can power large devices, such as your refrigerator, freezer, tv, desktop computer, power tools, and many others as well as save money on your power bill. You may receive tax credits on your solar purchases of up to 30% or more. What's more, over time, you solar investment will pay for itself if you buy "just enough" solar to power the devices and appliances that's easy to power with solar.
Q: Can I get help from the government if I buy solar?
A: Yes, solar energy grants may be available from the federal or state government. You can contact one of many federal agencies at https://www.energy.gov/savings/residential-renewable-energy-tax-credit or http://www.dsireusa.org/ or contact your local or state government for more information. Be sure to work directly with government websites. There are many scams out there regarding free grants.
Q: Are there payment options?
A: Yes, there are many payment options available including credit cards, financing, PayPal Credit and PayPal invoicing. We make it easy for you to go solar. If you wish to apply for PayPal Credit just use PayPal as your payment method when you check out, click on PayPal Credit and follow the simple instructions. You'll have an answer in a few seconds.
Q: Are solar products tax-deductible if I use them in my business?
A: Of course, you should talk to your accountant or other tax professional, but solar products may be tax-deductible if used in your business like many other business expenses.
Q: What is a Solar Generator?
A: A Solar Generator is a specially designed case that holds all the components necessary to store and convert the energy from the sun, through solar panels, to usable energy in the form of 12 Volt DC (like that used in your car) and 120 Volt AC (like that coming from your wall outlets in your home). The energy delivered to the Solar Generator comes through one or more Solar Panels that are outside and pointed toward the sun. The Solar Generator takes the sun's energy and converts it using electronics called a Charge Controller to a voltage that can charge and maintain a Battery Bank inside the Solar Generator. The energy stored in the battery is converted to 120 Volt AC through an Inverter that can be used by many devices you plug up in your home. The best Inverters produce a Pure Sine Wave output which means it will work just like the electricity coming form the power company to power your sensitive electronics, chargers, and other devices. Pure Sine Wave Inverters are far superior to old-style inverters. Solar Generators usually come in a nice case with a digital operating screen with plug-in ports for 12 Volt DC devices and 120 Volt AC devices. Most Solar Generators also have USB ports for direct phone and tablet charging. Solar Generators usually have input ports to hook up Solar Panels or an AC Charger to charge or refuel the generator. The term generator has caused some confusion; however, the Solar Generator does receive, store and convert the sun's energy to a usable form. The fact that it generates usable energy from the sun clearly makes it a Solar Generator.
Q: Is a Solar Generator Better than a Gasoline Generator?
A: Many of us have a gasoline-based generator sitting in our basement or outbuilding, and they are certainly useful to power high-energy devices for temporary power outages; however, they have many shortcomings. Gasoline is expensive, dangerous to store, flammable, degrades over time, and may not be available during a long-term outage. Gasoline generators require regular maintenance and may not start when you need them most. Gasoline generators are noisy and produce toxic fumes and cannot be run or safely stored indoors. Gasoline generators operate at full power regardless of the load, consuming unnecessary fuel. Most gasoline generators are not designed to operate over 30 minutes at the rated load and could never be used continuously. Many cheap gasoline generators produce a poor-quality AC voltage that can damage, shorten the life of, or destroy modern electronics, battery chargers and appliances. Gasoline, diesel and propane generators, due to fuel requirements and maintenance over time, drive up the cost of ownership during their lifetime and are more expensive to own and operate than solar based systems. Solar Generators require no fuel, produce no noise or vibration, produce no fumes, require very little maintenance, and power is stored and ready when you need it most. Solar Generators energy can be stored and used safely indoors. High-quality Solar Generators, such as the ones sold by Presnell’s Renewable Energy, produce Pure Sine Wave AC Voltage that is safe for most modern electronics and appliances. Many studies show that Solar Generators have a 30% to 40% lower cost of ownership over their lifetime than gasoline generators. Every product sold by Presnell's Renewable Energy comes with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee and a One-Year Warranty.