About Solar

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are made of semiconductors such as crystalline silicon or various thin-film materials. Photovoltaics can provide tiny amounts of power for watches, large amounts for the electric grid, and everything in between.

Concentrating solar power technologies use reflective materials to concentrate the sun's heat energy, which ultimately drives a generator to produce electricity. These technologies include dish/engine systems, parabolic troughs, and central power towers.

Low-temperature solar collectors also absorb the sun's heat energy, but the heat is used directly for hot water or space heating for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Reasons to go solar:

1) Solar power produces almost no pollution

2) Solar power saves you money

3) Solar power tax credits helps to save you even more money

4) Solar power panels are virtually maintenance free




Solar Energy Facts:

• A 1-2 kilowatt (1000-2000 watts) system takes between one and two days to install.