Photovoltaic Systems

Solar cells in Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert the sun’s energy into a DC electrical current, which flows into an inverter and changes the DC to AC electricity in order to supply power to household appliances – with no pollution!
 
Solar modules have a 50+ year life expectancy; show little degradation over time while in operation; and usually carry a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty.
 
Worldwide, PV installations grew at an average annual rate of 25-30% during the period from 2000 to 2004. On June 19, 2007, the USA Today ran an article: “Vatican Building Converting to Solar Energy, reflecting Pope Benedict XVI’s concern about conserving the Earth’s resources”.
 
Although there are only 4,000 electric vehicles operating in the U.S. today; installing a PV system now will provide fuel for this technology when it becomes readily available.
 
Mounting equipment for solar panels are rated to withstand 120 miles/hour wind speeds. Furthermore, sun-tracking pedestals are available which increase photovoltaic performance by at least 30% over fixed modules.
 
Typically, reducing your electrical needs by 50% is the most cost-efficient approach for solar power. Accordingly, we have a complete system can be installed for less than $7.50 per watt.
 
 
Adding Solar panels to an average home which pays $100-130 per month for electricity would eliminate approx. 361 tons of CO2, 1,324 lbs. of NOX, 1,838 lbs. of SO2, 64 lbs. of VOC, and 163 lbs. of CO. That is equivalent to taking 63 gasoline automobiles off the road, or planting 1,060 trees.
 
Click the following two links to figure a rough cost estimate based on your energy usage. There are two pages for each: 50% of load and GRID MAX. GRID MAX is rated at 75% of load, the cut-off point for maximum return.