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Solar Electric

Solar power, also known as solar electricity or solar PV (photovoltaics), is the most widely adopted form of solar energy. With an array of applications and financial and environmental benefits, solar electricity is a true investment in the future!

General

By installing a photovoltaic (PV) solar system, you can generate electricity by converting energy from the sun. The energy harnessed can be used in a variety of different applications such as Net-Metering, Grid Zero, Off-Grid and Backup/Emergency Power systems. Any system that feeds electricity into the power grid will need approval by the local utility prior to installation to ensure that the grid stability in that area can accommodate the extra load generated from the solar array.

Types of Solar Electric Systems

Net-Metering

With a net-metered system the electricity produced by the solar panels will provide electricity directly to your home or business. If the electrical consumption of your home or business is less than what is being produced by the solar electric system, the excess energy is fed into the grid. The electricity that is supplied to the grid is added as a credit to your hydro account and would be used to offset your electrical bill.

These systems give you the opportunity to save money on electricity, become energy independent, decentralize the power grid, generate clean electricity and invest in a sustainable future.

Check out our blog post for a further glimpse into what net-metering could mean for you!

Grid Zero

A grid zero system allows your solar panels to power your home/business, but does not feed into the grid. The solar panels would be used in your home or business when there is energy available from the sun, and when your demand is high, it will allow energy from the grid to supply your electrical loads. This configuration would be used in areas where the grid is already at capacity and cannot support any additional loads like a net-metering system.

Off-Grid

An off-grid system uses PV panels to charge a battery bank that can power your home, business, or a specific application, and it makes the home owner the sole energy producer. An in-depth assessment of your electrical consumption is recommended to ensure a sufficiently sized system is designed for you. Please contact us today for more information!

Off-Peak

An off-peak system will charge a battery bank that has been sized to cover your baseline electrical load during on-peak hours. This battery bank can either be charged by solar electric panels, from off-peak electricity from the grid, or a combination of the two.

Backup & Emergency Power

A backup solar system uses solar panels to keep a battery bank charged in case of power outages. Please contact us for additional information on emergency and backup power.