# TCD   Solar Explorer

## Why go solar with TCD?

💡Learn more about the unique benefits offered by TCD's trusted partners before scrolling down to connect

**Save up to $10,000 on install with curated quotes** Thanks to competitve bidding from vetted installers, our partners can help you command the best possible price from pros in your area if you want to buy rooftop panels.

**Get panels on your roof without buying them** If you want the benefits of solar without the upfront price tag, our partners offer $0-down subscription plans that lock in long-term lease rates and save you the headaches of ownership.

**Take advantage of tax credits while they last** If you opt for a subscription plan from one of our partners, you can benefit from leasing tax credits that are no longer available to homeowners who purchase their systems.

**Beat rising energy prices over the long run** Electricity prices are projected to skyrocket in the years ahead, which means there's never been a better time to lock in low rates with a long-term solar plan that can save you money for decades.

**Be ready for blackouts with battery storage** If you pair your solar panels with an affordable backup battery, you'll be the only house on the block with lights, A/C, and fully charged phones the next time the power goes out.

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| FROM OUR PARTNER<br><br># Get $1,000 cash to slash your bills with rooftop solar panels for $0 down and low monthly payments<br> <br>Whatever your solar budget, Palmetto can help you save. <br> <br>If you want to buy your own panels, Palmetto's advisors can help you save up to $10,000 on installation through a network of preferred installers. And if you'd rather get solar savings without upfront costs, Palmetto's revolutionary LightReach subscription program can deliver — including an exclusive $1,000 cashback offer for TCD readers. <br>LightReach lets you lease solar panels with no money down, making it painless to lock in long-term savings of up to 33% off your current power bill. Palmetto covers a 25-year warranty for the panels, which means you'll get reliable performance without unforeseen costs.<br>To get started, just book a short meeting with Palmetto's experts to explore your options and find the solution that's right for you.<br>[Connect with Palmetto](https://links.thecooldown.com/palmetto-solar-rewards) |

## EXPLORE SOLUTIONS

- [Can't afford solar panels? This revolutionary startup can help you get them without paying for purchase or installation](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/palmetto-solar-panel-lease-cost/)

- [How the Expedia of solar panels helps homeowners save money and avoid a common trap: 'Giving you confidence in the systems'](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/energysage-solar-homeowners-installation-costs/)

- [Homeowner debunks common myth about solar panels one month after installing new system: 'Passive income is always welcome'](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/solar-panels-electricity-bill-ohio-homeowner/)

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