With the updated certification, OutBack Power also unveiled its partnership with itek Energy, a Bellingham-based manufacturer of solar modules, to provide complete photovoltaic (PV) systems with end-to-end, Washington-made certification.
As federal policies help reduce the cost of renewable energy systems, state-level incentives carry much of the weight for consumers final buying decisions. Washington solar installations are projected to triple in 2015, with residential installed system prices falling 8 percent, according to a recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). OutBacks official made-in-Washington certification across its inverter/charger product lines reinforces its support for the growing demand for renewable energy systems that provide reliable and affordable power.
OutBack Powers Washington certification is the latest in the companys long history of homegrown energy initiatives, including offering training for local installers and contractors to develop their solar skills and partnering with neighboring companies for strategic projects, said Brandon Provalenko, director of North American sales at OutBack Power.
While the affordability of PV systems has piqued the nations interest, our customers state-level incentives can play the most important role in decisions to install solar. Through our partnership with itek, we can ensure Washington solar customers have access to every state and federal advantage.
Clean technology, with an emphasis on solar power, is one of seven key areas for action outlined in Gov. Jay Inslees Executive Order 14-04 to reduce carbon pollution and improve energy independence using clean energy in Washington State. In April, Inslee acknowledged the initiatives of local governments, utilities and solar industry stakeholders from Washington and Oregon to decrease the cost of solar for homeowners and increase residential installations by nearly 200 percent since 2013.
OutBack Power and itek Energys partnership to offer Washington-certified systems supports the states commitment to decrease greenhouse gas emissions while helping residents reduce their power bills.
