Solar Energy Solutions
How does solar work?
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Solar Panels convert the Sunlight into (DC) Electricity
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The Inverter changes the DC Electricity into AC electricity which is what our homes and businesses use.
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Electricity then goes through your meter which measures how much power your system is producing ,then distributes it through your home or business.
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Any additional power not consumed is fed back to the grid where you will receive a credit from your local utility service.
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Optional batteries can allow system to stand alone or "off grid".
Environmental benefits of solar:
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Unlike fossil fuel based technologies, solar power does not lead to any harmful emissions during operation.
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Total emissions (production and transportation) are in the range of 25-32 g/kWh and this could decrease to 15 g/kWh in the future. For comparison, a combined cycle gas-fired power plant emits some 400 g/kWh and a coal-fired power plant 915 g/kWh.
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There are major environmental impacts attributed to electricity generation from non-renewable fuels. Emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere (Sulphur-Dioxide (SOx), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and among others) all have a negative impact on public health, water and crops. These negative externalities also impact many delicate ecosystems such as forests and fisheries.
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Renewable resources constitute part of the LEED certification program, and position clients in favorable positions if tougher emission standards are legislated.
Resources:
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History of Solar
What is Photovoltaic (PV) technology?
Photovoltaics (PV) is the field of technology and research related to the application of using solar cells for energy by converting sun light directly into electricity.
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The energy produced is renewable, constantly replenished, and will never run out.
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Such installations may be ground-mounted or built into the roof or walls of a building, known as Building Integrated Photovoltaic or BIPV for short.
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Many governments and municipalities offer sizeable rebates and incentives for installing photovoltaic systems, and production has been doubling every 2 years, increasing by an average of 48 percent each year since 2002, making it the world’s fastest-growing energy technology.
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Green Atom Inc. provides clients with latest state of the art turnkey high efficiency crystalline PV systems as well as second and third generation, flexible, thin-film BIPV roof systems.
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Through advances in technology and local government rebates, solar energy is now a smart financial investment. The current solar energy rebates significantly cut the cost of a system.
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Solar energy not only protects you from rising electricity costs, but also increases the overall value of business facilities and homes.
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Instead of renting electricity from the utility company, with solar energy you own the electricity you produce.
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With net metering, solar systems can sell excess energy produced back to the grid, or with optional batteries can allow system to stand alone or "off grid“
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Facilities can operate with little maintenance or intervention after initial setup.
Start controlling your energy costs today. Take the first step toward a clean energy future based upon free, limitless energy from the sun. Proven, cost-effective solar technologies can heat your water, keep your swimming pool warm, and power your home. Solar energy. It’s clean. It’s free. We have an endless supply.
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Solar power is a clean, reliable form of renewable energy generated by converting energy from the sun's radiation into electricity. Solar cells, also referred to as photovoltaic cells (photo = light, voltaic = electricity), are grouped and connected together in a single frame called a panel or module. These cells are comprised of special semi-conductive materials, which is most often a piece of silicon positioned under a layer of thin glass.
During the day, rays of sunlight shine on each of these photovoltaic cells. The silicon in each cell absorbs a portion of the sun's energy and releases particles, called electrons, in the semiconductor, enabling them to flow freely. The electrons flow in a particular direction, based on one or more electric fields contained in the solar cells.
Small wires run along the top and bottom of each solar cell and harness these electrons to form an electric current when connected in a circuit. The current can then be stored as energy in batteries and/or passed through an inverter that converts the electricity to the type of power used to run appliances and other electronics, such as many of the items found in the average home. The current, in combination with each cell's voltage, defines the power output (
Photovoltaic cell technology has progressed significantly in recent years. Cost reductions, improved energy efficiency (the ability of the cells to transform sunlight into usable energy) and higher production rates mean solar power is now available for an increasing number of applications - from solar calculators to large solar power stations.
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