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.

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Update, June 2010

Yes! Solar Solutions is now No! They're not selling franchises anymore. They have decided to go the company store route. I have no idea why.

As of now, there are a couple of Solar franchises, and Solar Universe is dominating the scene. (Disclosure; I'm even doing some content marketing for them now)

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!

 

Here are some updates!

Another Solar Franchise Opportunity Announced!

(Feb. 2009) Look

Solar Universe Continues It's Steady Growth

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

You should really check out the Green Franchise Directory.

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Comments

[sydney]

This is really a great news! The government is really doing it part in saving our environment. As everybody knows, climate change is worsening every day. Using solar power is one of the best ideas the government had. Not only it will help them in terms of financial matter, But the best part is that it will help save our environment.

[solar power brisbane]

Thanks again for the great post.

[climate change facts online]

You have an interesting blog. Nice information for people. This post is a nice incentive for people who do not believe they can do it! Its worthy as well as very important information. Doing great job to sharing it.

[JonJordans]

Glad to read your blog. Keep up the good work!

[Gerry V]

this is the only way to solve these kind problems so keep going, and never give up.

[DR.NATHAN]

I AM INTERESTED IN AQUIRING A FRANCHISE FOR SOLAR PANELC AND OTHER SOURCES FOR GREEN ENERGY

[The House Whisperer]

Happy Holidays to all !
My name is "The House Whisperer "and I am located in Santa Fe New Mexico, and have been in the construction Ind. for 25 years. I am looking to open a show room that showcases all green products and services from a to z.
Looking for suppliers and investers.

[Gabe Cooley]

The Solar market is a great opportunity, if you a re looking for options contact me: Gabec@amabassadorenergy.com www.Ambassadorenergy.com

[Solar Power Installation]

Thanks for this great post...

[amit r hemani]

sir
i am amit from india(mumbai).I want to take frenchsie of solar energy.It is good for nature and also good bussiness.
I want to know the terms and condition for frenchise.What is the investment and return on investment.I will work hard for this bussiness.
please mail me on amitvs2006@rediffmail.com
thankyou
amit

[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

[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!}

[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]

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

[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]

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

[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.

[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!!

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

[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.