Home Systems

Solar Electricity

This solar energy application has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. 

As solar panel costs decline and more people become aware of solar energy's financial and environmental benefits, solar electricity is becoming increasingly accessible. While it’s still a tiny percentage of the electricity generated in the U.S. (2.8% as of 2021), solar electricity is growing rapidly.

Technicians usually install a distributed solar PV system on the rooftops of homes or businesses. These solar power systems generate electricity to offset the property owner’s usage and send any excess production back to the electric grid.

 

Solar Batteries

A solar battery can connect to your solar power system. This setup lets you use solar after sundown and provides backup power during emergencies. Some homeowners may choose go more off-grid with a solar home power system, but whether this works for you depends on several factors:

• How much energy you use daily

• The amount of sunlight in your area

• The efficiency of your panels 

• Your battery’s storage capacity 

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Solar Generators 

A solar generator typically refers to a combination of portable solar panels, a battery, a battery charger and an inverter. These all make up one device — the generator. With it, you can absorb solar energy, then store and distribute it when needed. 

Solar generators are quite common on camping and boating trips. They also prove incredibly useful in emergency situations when you need backup power, like during a wide-scale, long-term power outage. 

What’s more, a large generator (around 20 KW of storage capacity) can power an entire house for two to eight hours. But this depends on how much energy your home uses in terms of lighting, appliances and more.

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Solar Ventilation

Solar ventilation solutions such as solar attic fans can reduce the burden on your HVAC by helping cool your home during the summer. This may be a good option if you can’t install a solar PV system that offsets your home’s entire electricity use. One innovative product is the Solatube solar attic fan.

Solar ventilation technologies also apply to commercial and industrial use applications. These technologies can preheat a building’s air in cold climates, which reduces energy costs.