A Solar Power Franchise!

Go Green! Well the franchise world is invading the green world, and it is starting in California.
{Big surprise} Continue reading....

Yep! The California Department of Corporations {Not The California Department of Corrections!} has approved a request by Solar Power Inc. to start selling franchises.

The retail store setup will be called Yes! Solar Solutions. There is already one up in Roseville, Ca.
The retail store will provide design services for each home or business that wants solar power, and install the panels, also. In addition, solar powered coolers,backpacks etc. will be offered.

Here is something about solar energy solutions that you may not know:

The local energy utilities will actually buy back any extra solar power you are generating from your home or business! It comes in the form of a credit. They roll back your meter's dials by the amount of extra energy you produce. That is fantastic!

Update!

Another Solar Franchise Opportunity Announced!

{Feb. 2009} Look

New Franchise Website- www.GreenFranchiseDirectory.com

Update! Solar Franchises In 2009!

Stay tuned..this is just the beginning....

If you go here, you won't miss anything about solar franchises!

{There is more to franchising than burgers, donuts, and subs...If you or someone you know is ready to consider franchise ownership in 2009, please contact Joel Libava!}

Comments

[Carole Cohen]

:-) Awesome Joel. I mean, over the top awesome.
The local energy utilities will actually buy back any extra solar power you are generating from your home or business! - omg this is even better. Could NE Ohio actually find a niche here? I dare to dream.

Yes Carole...pretty cool stuff! Being the skeptic that I am, I would like to wait and see how it goes in Ca. But, it could sure help our local energy dependence, huh?
Joel Libava

[Andre Pretorius]

I am living in South-Africa,we are currently experiencing a huge energy crisis in the country.The time for clean renewable energy in South-Africa is now.I want to start a solar power business.Solar Power in South-Africa is the way forward!!

[Mark]

Actually franchising solar outlets although very politically and environmentally correct will be a very tough and long road. There are several well heeled (and public) companies in this space, specifically Akeena Solar and others. Also, there are only a few states which really give purchasers of solar systems the tax breaks required to make the payback over time reasonable. I would be wary of a company that is just trying to pull on the heart strings of people who want to something good with the environment but really are not in a position to compete with well established and well funded companies in this space. Comments welcome.

[The Franchise King]

Thank you for your comment, Mark.
I am also wary of these types of franchises. I don't however, feel at this time that they are intentionally "pulling at the heartstrings" of folks who want to help out our environment.
We shall see how this model develops.
Joel Libava

[Ian van de Ruit]

HI THERE!
I'M FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND LOOKING FOR A FRANCHISE OPPERTUNITY FOR SOLAR ENERGY.
I'M VERY INTERESTED!
ANY HELP WITH THIS IS APPRECIATED.
BEEG IDEA I SAY.

[The Franchise King]

Hi Ian,
This is a very young concept, so I don't know anyone doing it internationally, yet. You may try Franchisedirect.com.
Joel Libava

[Hybrid Cars]

I love solar power I think over the next few years it's going to be exploding even more... as performance of solar panels goes up people are going to be adopting it everywhere they can... after all it's free energy :)

Some things I'm looking forward to are more efficient solar panels, about 5 years from now when I buy my house I want to make sure I can power the entire house and my plugin hybrid all on solar power... I'm also hoping that solar paint will finally be in customers hands... having your entire house generate so much electricity and maybe even being able to sell it back to the grid would be amazing...

BTW here is more great Solar Power(http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/category/alternative-energy/solar/) information, there is quite a few amazing new solar projects being done right now... it's really great to see so much focus on alternative energy.

[The Franchise King]

Thank you so much for the comment! Sollr power is good stuff, and I hope we can harness it more. Also, living in Cleveland, we have this very shallow, and WINDY lake. Wind power is another avenue being explored.
Joel Libava
{Apologize for the look of the blog. Columns are messed up, and we are working on it!}

[Tom]

If anyone wants to start selling solar panels and systems, I have been working with this for awhile and am looking for others to join in. I Have the best product for the best price if you can sell panels and systems email me Sales@usegreencompanies.com