Complete Solar Packages Qualify for 30% Tax Credit!

Convert Sunlight into Electricity: Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into electricity and is emerging as a major power source due to its numerous environmental and economic benefits and proven reliability. Recent enhancements in the tax credits for residential customers make solar a smart economic choice!

Environmental Benefits: As PV generates electricity from light, PV produces no air pollution or hazardous waste. In just a few short years of operation, the solar cells have completely offset the emissions that were used to manufacture them.

Economic and Social Benefits: Sunlight is free and abundant. Photovoltaic systems allow you to generate electricity and store it for use when needed, or in many cases spin your meter backwards to generate a credit form your utility. Solar PV systems contribute to our energy security, help create jobs and strengthen the economy.

Low Maintenance: The source for solar energy is free, clean and highly reliable – the sun is expected to shine for another 4 billion years! PV systems are long-lasting and require little maintenance. The benefits of photovoltaics far outweigh the initial cost the systems.

Photovoltaics: Solar electricity, also called  PV or photovoltaic power, offers an easy, cost effective way to be part of the solution to the energy crisis. Solar power is an ideal solution because it produces power when it is most needed and, in some cases, when it is most expensive. Tax incentives, rebates, environmental awareness, and high energy costs are driving demand for renewable energy.

Complete PV Systems: A complete system includes different components that should be selected taking into consideration your individual needs, site location, climate and expectations. In this section we review the components' function and several different system types.

Major System Components: Budget, roof or ground space, and the amount of electricity needed will be factors in determining the best size system for your home or business. Major components will include solar panels, DC to Ac inverter, disconnects, wire, mounting hardware and possibly batteries and controller.

The most basic system is a grid tied system. This type of system does not use batteries for storage, but spins your utility meter backwards to generate a credit at your utility when your solar panels are producing more electricity than what the house is consuming. Many states have programs that allow you to sell the electricity that is generated at a premium.

PV Modules - convert sunlight instantly into DC electric power.

Inverter - converts DC power into standard AC power for use in the home, synchronizing with utility power whenever the electrical grid is distributing electricity.

Main Service Panel – the inverter feeds AC electricity into a breaker in your main electric panel, offsetting usage in the home before sending excess out to the utility meter.

Utility Meter - utility power is automatically provided at night and during the day when the demand exceeds your solar electric power production.

The utility meter actually spins backwards when solar power production exceeds house demand, allowing you to credit any excess electricity against future utility bills.

In addition our Complete PV Systems include all that is needed for a complete installation: mounting hardware, wiring, overcurrent protection, grounding and surge protection, disconnect devices, and optional monitoring equipment.

System Sizing