First Solar Electric Panels

[jimad]

I like First Solar because I think they have the technology to make them a low cost producer of solar cells.   They do not sell directly to residential users.  Their design works particularly well in cloudy weather.

http://www.firstsolar.com/

Disclaimer: I probably own a little of this company indirectly through owning some ETF PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy

[aviken]

If you own their stock you must be doing well...I read yesterday that it has gone from around 90 to 280 in less than a year...

[jimad]

Unfortunately I own it as part of PBW -- look that one up if you want to see the power of "social investing!"

[Eletruk]

Solar Power Community Purchasing

You can sign up on their site, and join a community group buy on solar installations. A San Francisco buy recently saved them 48% off list using this.

Rebates:
Federal: 30% Federal tax credit with no cap.

State: Seattle is different than most states that have renewable energy incentives.  Instead of giving you a cash rebate or tax break for installing solar, Seattle pays you handsomely for the electricity you generate.

http://1bog.org/