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Solar

Solar power systems turn sunlight into electricity. Silicon wafers capture photons from sunlight, turn them into DC power which is then transformed into 120 volt AC power and connected to your existing electrical system -- as well as the local electrical grid. When the sun shines, you can generate more power than you consume (your meter will really spin backwards). At night you'll draw on utility company power, essentially using the electrical grid as a giant storage battery.

           Residential Grid-Tied Solar Power Home Diagram

Solar Power Systems are also called:

  • Solar Energy Systems
  • Solar Electric Systems
  • Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Which are not to be confused with solar thermal, which is a different type of solar technology for heating water with the power of the sunSolar power photovoltaic (PV) systems independently convert the sun's light into electricity.

This electricity can be used:

  • directly from the sun
  • stored in batteries or
  • fed into an electric utility's grid system.

 

Solar Power Energy Diagram

A diagram of a typical system is shown above.

The selection and proper installation of appropriately-sized components directly affect system reliability, lifetime, and initial cost. In any installation, one must keep in mind that trade-offs are necessary in system design and component selection. Our goal in this section is to provide the background information so that you can understand the general type, size, costs and design issues of a solar energy system that is best for your home or business.

  • Residential

  • Environment and Financial Benefits


    The following two tables summarize the environmental and financial benefits that the solar energy system will have over its 30+ year lifespan.

    New Hartford, CT solar power system financial analysis
     

    These savings do not take into account several important factors:

    • Distributed solar energy power is a renewable energy resource and very kind to the environment.
    • Renewable solar power system improvements add significantly to the value of your property without any increase in the assessed value in most municipalities.
    • Cash flow savings are likely to be hundreds of dollars per moth if you were to install a solar power system. 

  • Large and Small Commerical

    .Rodney Strong Vineyards, CA - 766 kW

  • Power Plants and Landfills

    Bavaria Solarpark, Germany - 10 MW
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P.O. Box 2475
Shelton, CT 06484
United States
ph: 203-878-2379