Listed below are links to some of our preferred products that we use in our installations. Please click in the area of interest to get direct links to manufacturers.
Photovoltaic Modules
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Inverters & Ancillary Equip.
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Capacitors
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Generators
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Photovoltaic
modules are the “solar panels” that create electricity. We install
Sharp modules which are aesthetic and efficient, and come with
a 25 year warranty. We will install your module of choice if
you have a preference. 
An
inverter converts your module DC electricity into AC power so
you may use it for your household/business needs, or sell it
back to the utility company. We typically install Fronius or
SMA inverters. 
Capacitors
are used to correct power factor problems with your electric
panel and/or individual inductive loads like air conditioners
and refrigerator /freezers. This product is especially effective
with commercial and industrial applications where multiple inductive
loads are used 24/7. 
For
your backup power needs we install Generac generators. Generators
are great for emergency backup applications for grid-tied solar
and indispensible for off-grid systems for maintaining your
battery bank during the winter months. Solar Grade Batteries
We
have a selection of lead/acid and maintenance free batteries that
are great for off-grid setups, or emergency standby power for grid-tied
systems. Click here for more information.
We typically install Sharp solar modules, but there are a multitude
of choices when it comes to PV modules. If desired, we are willing
to accommodate your choice of module.
Basically, you have two types of solar cell technology: 1) crystalline
silicon modules and 2) amorphous silicon or thin film technology.
Crystalline modules, which come as multicrystalline (solid coloration)
or monocrystalline (white spaces between cells), are the most efficient
and popular. The monocrystalline are a little more efficient than
the multicrystalline , but monos are also more expensive.
Thin film is expected to be the wave of the future for solar electric
simply because the manufacturing process is less expensive – about
half that of crystalline. Presently, however, the efficiency is about
half that of crystalline-based modules, which means you would need
twice the surface area to collect the same amount of energy. There
are many promising technologies emerging in thin film with plenty
of venture capital backing it up. But so far, mass produced, high
efficiency thin film is not here yet.
Here is a list of manufacturer’s websites:
BP Solar www.bpsolar.com |
Schott Solar www.us.schott.com |
Inverters
are the brains of your system. They turn DC into AC current and also
control many other variables that make up the quality of electricity
you deliver to your home or utility grid. Many inverters have options
of communicating on the internet so you can check your power performance
anywhere you access to the net. Many of these companies also produce
PV controllers and monitors. Below is a quick list of Inverter suppliers.
Fronius www.fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/fronius_usa
Outback Inverters www.outbackinverters.com
SMA www.sma-america.com
Xantrex www.xantrex.com
We have an excellent product that 1) increases your power factor,
2) suppresses voltage spikes and surges and 3) filters harmonic disturbances
from your electronic equipment. All this leads to longer life of your
appliances/electronics as well as significant energy savings. The
payback period for your investment is typically less than a year.
This is an easy and quick way to cut your electric costs.
Visit our section on power factor optimization
to learn more.
Standby power generators are becoming more popular in households and
more so in businesses. We will size your generator according to your
critical loads and connect it to your panel via an automatic transfer
switch. We install Generac generators (www.generac.com)
which is one of the best products in the business.
Here is a listing of solar grade battery manufacturers. These batteries
are made to withstand the rigors of constant charge/discharge cycles
that a solar electric system demands. Again, we are willing to accommodate
your preference of battery.
Concorde www.concordebattery.com
Deka www.eastpenn-deka.com
MK Battery www.mkbattery.com
Surrette www.surrette.com
Trojan www.trojanbattery.com
For further questions please visit our FAQ section. If you’re interested in getting a free site visit and quote please click on our Get a Quote section.
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