Solar Photovoltaic
Photovoltaic (PV) devices generate electricity directly from sunlight using a process that naturally occurs in some materials. Within a certain class of crystals, electrons are freed when tiny packets of light from the sun — called photons — are absorbed. These electrons that are freed travel through a circuit as electricity.
Solar PV systems are groupings or “Arrays” of modules wired together along with an inverter and utility meter to produce electrical power.
Solar PV systems can be part of a total approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect our environment and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Solar Water Heating Systems
Solar water heaters, also called solar domestic hot water systems, can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free.
Flat-plate collector – insulated, weatherproofed boxes that contain a dark absorber plate under one or more glass or plastic (polymer) covers.
Integral collector-storage systems – Also known as ICS or batch systems, they feature one or more black tanks or tubes in an insulated, glazed box.
Evacuated-tube solar collectors – feature parallel rows of transparent glass tubes. The coating absorbs solar energy but inhibits radiative heat loss.
Solar Pool Heater
Solar pool heaters uses collector panels mounted on a house roof, ground rack or pool maintenance building to warm pool water as it passes through the collectors. Collectors are constructed from header pipes and a series of small tubes and exposed to the sun. Heat from the sun is absorbed by the water and results in increased pool water temperatures: from 5 to 15 degrees above normal pool temperatures.
Solar Attic Fans
Reduces heat build- up in your attic in the summer
Reduces damaging moisture in attic. Moisture is constantly added to your home by washers, showers & cooking. When this moisture migrates to the attic, it condenses and can promote the growth of mold and mildew.
Extremely quiet: No harmonic hum typical of electric powered fans
No cost of operation
Solar Sky Lights
Solar sky lights are a great economic choice for bringing natural light into a room.
Sky lights can save you money with their initial low cost investment combined with their annual savings making it one of the most cost efficient products out there.
Sky lights are made to fit almost any application: from the smallest bathroom to multiple units on large commercial structures.
Solar Water Pumps
There are many applications for solar water pumps such as garden watering, crop watering, cattle watering, and many others. Solar pumps can be used to supply and/or supplement watering needs.
Solar Screens
Solar Screens are the most effective window treatments that you can apply to your home for lowering energy bills by stopping the heat transfer through your windows and doors while still maintaining your view.
Solar screens will reduce the light available to indoor plants. If you have indoor plants that might be affected, check with your supplier on the level of screening that suits your needs.
Passive Solar Energy
Passive solar energy refers to the harnessing of the sun’s energy without using mechanical devices.
A few examples of passive solar energy include:
Using south-facing windows to provide natural lighting and heat for your home.
Double or triple glazed windows needed to minimize heat loss
Plantings of deciduous trees to shade the house during the warm months