ELECTRICITY FROM THE SUN...
PHOTOVOLTAIC
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Systems use sunlight to generate electricity. It lowers your utility bill, and helps reduce fossil-fuel consumption and global warming. Our systems last for many years, and adds to the value of your home.
HOW IT WORKS...
- Sunlight hitting silicon cells in a module generates a direct current (A).
- A disconnect switch is installed on both the DC and AC sides of the inverter for safety during service and maintenance (B).
- The solar direct current goes from the solar modules to an inverter (C).
- If there is extra solar current, the system feeds it to the utility grid, running the meter backwards (D).
- If more power is needed than the solar system is providing, the meter spins forward and draws power from the utility grid .
MODULES
The module turns solar radiation into electricity. Our PV modules have very high performance and long life. Each individual module is output tested before it leaves the factory, so you and our installer know exactly what it will deliver. We stand behind our modules with a 25 year warranty. The anodized aluminum frame is corrosion- and torsion-proof, and the front is protected by tempered safety glass for durability. Our modules will look good on your home for the life of the system.
INVERTER WITH
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The module turns solar radiation into electricity. Our PV modules have very high performance and long life. Each individual module is output tested before it leaves the factory, so you and our installer know exactly what it will deliver. We stand behind our modules with a 25 year warranty. The anodized aluminum frame is corrosion- and torsion-proof, and the front is protected by tempered safety glass for durability. Our modules will look good on your home for the life of the system.
NET METERING
When your system produces electricity, it feeds the power to your existing electrical panel, which then distributes the solar power (and any utility power needed) to your load center in a normal manner. If you have a so-called "net metering" agreement with your local electric utility, any excess power generated by your system is sent back to the utility. When you generate more power than you need, your electric meter spins backwards and you are only charged for the net energy you consume.
HOT WATER FROM THE SUN
SOLAR THERMAL
Solar thermal is the collection, storage, and use of heat from sunshine to make hot water. It is one of the most efficient means of using solar energy. Think about how hot your car gets wh
en you park it in the sun - with a thermal system, you capture this energy and make it work for you.
Two or three collectors can easily supply all the hot water for an average family on sunny days. Even on cloudy days, they can make a substantial contribution and cut utility bills.
Our solar thermal solutions are a far cry from the old systems you may have seen. Our collectors are much more effective, and infinitely better-looking. We know you're proud of your home, so they have been designed with sleek lines and an attractive, smooth surface. They blend in perfectly with your roof line and make a statement about taste and innovation.
Our closed-loop technology is at the leading edge of efficiency and reliability. Our systems are practically maintenance-free. They install quickly, with no "dirty work" in your home. The system is up and running with minimal disruption in your routine.
A Solar thermal energy system captures the heat from the sun and uses it to heat water. A properly installed system works year-round, even when it's cloudy.
HOW IT WORKS...
- The sun heats a non-toxic, freeze-proof solar fluid in a solar collector on the roof. (A)
- The collector detects that the solar fluid is hotter than the water in the hot water tank. (B)
- A pump in the Solar Station pumps solar fluid from the collector to the hot water tank. (C)
- The solar fluid flows through a pipe coiling inside the hot water tank, and heats the water in the tank. (D)
- The hot water is available for use in the house.
- The solar fluid is pumped back up to the collector, where it is once again heated by the sun.
COLLECTORS
These turn solar radiation into heat. A non-toxic, freeze-proof fluid running through a pipe in the collector picks up this heat and transfers it to the rest of the system. Our collectors give industry leading heat collection efficiency. Tempered safety glass, a tough aluminum frame, and corrosion resistant materials ensure long service life. Our award-winning Premium collectors are architectural grade collectors with clear glass, rounded edges and the industry's most finished design. Our Slim collectors provide the same performance in a standard configuration and lower price.
CONTROLLERS
The Controller provides automatic system control and shows your system's yield and temperature.
SOLAR STATION
This unit contains all the "plumbing" components. The pump, valves, and fittings are all factory installed and quality tested so that everything works the first time. No additional soldering is necessary in your home.
STORAGE TANK
The storage tank is where the heat from the collectors is stored and transferred to your water system. The solar fluid never touches the water.
MOUNTING HARDWARE
Our mounting systems are carefully engineered for durability and strength to mount the collectors on the roof.
What is Solar Energy?
