The solar industry is small but growing fast in Anchorage and statewide, aided by a federal tax credit, high power prices and increasing confidence in the technology.
Alaska Solar employees Kevin Blackwell, left, and Zack Wright install a solar panel at a residence April 20 in Anchorage's South Addition neighborhood.
“In general, solar has been very popular for residential customers who want to reduce their energy bills,” said Chris Pike, with Alaska Center for Energy and Power within the University of Alaska Fairbanks. But the utility has taken steps to support more of those solar installations. In February, Chugach Electric requested and received approval from state regulators to expand its ability to allow more solar and other renewable projects through net-metering.
The panels generate lots of energy in summer, making up for the dark winters, he said. Output is strong even in spring, thanks to sun-reflecting snow and electronics that work better in cold, he said. Alaska Solar employees Zack Wright, left, and Kevin Blackwell install a solar panel at a residence in South Addition on April 20 in Anchorage. more than 1,300 customers with solar installations. More than 300 of those are within the Matanuska Electric Association service area that includes Palmer and Wasilla, said Julie Estey, a spokeswoman for that utility.
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