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Easy to Install

Our Grid Tie Systems can be installed by the home owner. A licensed electrician is require for the final grid connection
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Cost Effective

Penetration points are protected with proprietary flashing for shingled roofs, or sealing gaskets for metal roofs.
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Net Metering

Available in all States and Provinces in Canada and USA
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Free Line Drawing

We supply you with the paper work needed to apply for Net Metering.

Solar Package System

We carry a great selection of pre-packages systems and accessories for grid-tie, off-grid and solar pv heating.

Grid Tie – Complete Kits

Grid Tie – Complete Kits

Solar Water Heating – Complete Kits

Solar Water Heating – Complete Kits

Solar PV Info

Solar Photo Voltaic or PV is the creation of DC electricity from the sun. Albert Einstein first described this phenomenon in 1905 and won a Nobel Prize for his discovery. The first solar voltaic cells were created by Bell Laboratories in 1954. The technology was adopted by the NASA in the 1960 and widespread production of PV cells became popular for use in small electronics such as calculators and wrist watches in the early 70’s.

Certain materials exhibit a property know as photoelectric which occurs at the atomic level. This is the principle in which the sun’s solar photons are absorbed by a semiconductor material causing it to release negative electrons. By using two charged layers, a negative layer and a positive layer, the electrons in the negative layer are release and flow to the positive layer. As the sun intensifies the more rapid this flow is and the stronger the current.

The photocell semiconductor layers are made of silica wafers which are oppositely charged by coating them with certain material. The front of the cell contains the negatively charged layer and is coated in phosphorous and the back is the positive layer as is coated in boron. The sun strikes the negative layer freeing the electrons which are absorbed by the positive layer. By separating the layers with a metal coating we can then direct the flow of electrons into wires and by putting a load between these layers we can then create current and ultimately DC power.

PV Cells and Modules

Each of these Photovoltaic cells are known as a Cell and when combined together they form a PV module. Most popular modules used today are known as 60 cell and recently larger 72 cells have become popular as the prices continue to decline. A 60 cell normally produces 220-280 watts of power depending on the manufacture and a 72 cell produces 280-340 watts.

Solar Inverter

When combined we can create an array of cells or better known as a Solar PV System. In this system the primary energy is still DC coming from the cell. Unfortunately, DC power is not widely used in the house hold.  Although DC appliances and lights can be found and used directly by a solar PV system, it is more common to find AC appliances. We do find DC appliances and lights in automobiles and camper trailers but generally we require AC for everyday living such as vacuums, washing machines, computers and TV etc. So, to convert the DC power to AC, a solar PV system will need an inverter that converts the DC energy to AC. Inverters are very popular and most new cars even include an DC to AC inverter to be able to plug 120 Volt appliances.

Storage

There are 3 ways to store the solar energy you produce. The first is with DC batteries, the second is in hot water tanks, and the 3rd is by loaning it to others to be given back when needed, this method is called On Grid or Net Metering.

Batteries

In the past most solar consumers stored the solar energy in batteries and drew on this energy as needed. This is called an Off Grid Solar PV System and were very popular, however batteries are not the perfect solution and have associated costs that add to the price of an Off Grid solar system. Batteries have a useful shelf life that if not properly managed can be as short as 2-3 year and they have high capital costs. These battery systems require specialized charge controllers to maintain and extend the batteries health. Most of the modern world is now connected to the grid so pure Off Grid are reserved mostly for those still in remote locations without access to grid power. However, battery storage still remains popular and with recent development of lithium and saltwater batteries the life cycle of a battery is greatly extended and the cost of ownership have been reduced. Battery assisted back up solar systems are also very popular where the grid is prone to outages.

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