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Going Solar!
"At
SolarTaos.com we have
been living and running our woodshop with clean,
reliable electric made by the
sun
and
Wind
for over Two decades and we love it and we know you will too!"
- TYPES OF POWER SYSTEMS
- TAX INCENTIVES
- COMMERCIAL GRID-TIE PROJECTS
- INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
- GRID-TIE PV SYSTEMS
- OFF-GRID PV SYSTEMS
Residential, commercial or industrial – we can help with all your power system needs.
By harnessing the power of the sun, wind or water, people all over the world produce their own pollution-free reliable electricity. Technological advances, government assistance, the need for reliable power, and the growing urgency to reduce the use of fossil fuels make renewable energy systems increasingly attractive to people around the world.
Solar technology makes it possible for home and business owners to have dependable power from renewable sources. Mass production has significantly reduced the price of renewable energy systems and their components. Solar systems with battery-based backup power can ensure reliable power even when the utility grid is down.
The use of renewable sources such as wind, water and sun increases our energy self-sufficiency and fosters economic and national security. As more families, individuals and businesses generate their own renewable electricity we will reduce pollution, provide more electricity for all to use, reduce the use of fossil fuels, and make the electricity on the grid “greener”.
Deregulation has created an atmosphere of change in the United States. We are experiencing higher electricity rates and electricity shortages. Laws usually referred to as net metering allow solar-energy-system owners to feed their excess generated electricity back to the utility. The system owner receives a credit or payment for solar-generated electricity fed into the grid. In other words, you pay only for the net electricity you consume – the amount of electricity you take from the utility minus the amount you generate and feed back from your solar system. With a solar electric system, you can provide yourself with protection from the rising prices of fuel, because your system’s fuel is the sun. Additionally, state, local and federal tax incentives and rebates make obtaining a system more economical.
Types of Power Systems
Power systems vary in design depending on what energy sources are used and what purpose they must fulfill. The next few pages have information to help you design the three basic types of renewable energy systems:
1. Grid-Tie Systems
Also called grid-interactive, grid-intertie, utility-interconnected and other such descriptive terms, grid-tie solar systems built onto your building and property that connect directly into the electric utility feed. This is possible in areas that allow net metering, whereby a solar or wind powered system turns your electric meter backwards when it is producing more power than you are using. This type of system provides no backup power when utility power fails.
2. Grid-Tie Systems with Backup
A grid-tie system with battery backup feeds excess solar electricity to the grid and provides backup power when the utility grid is down. With this type of system you sacrifice some power generation efficiency in exchange for having power when there is a utility power failure. The amount of backup power you have depends on the size of the battery and electrical loads that draw on them.
3. Off-Grid Systems
This type of power system is independent of the utility grid. It can use solar modules, a wind generator, a micro-hydroelectric generator, or a combination of any or all of them to produce your electric power. Owners of this type of system often use a gas or diesel generator for backup when the power system does not meet all of the needs.
Determine What System Meets Your Needs
Use the charts and worksheets on the following pages to become familiar with the design of these systems and consult with us to pick out the exact components.
Tax Incentives
Federal
A federal “energy credit” allows businesses to take a 30% tax credit for renewable energy equipment (solar electric, solar thermal and wind powered systems). The same incentive is available for residential customers, but a cap of $2,000 applies. It is possible that the federal government will enact new incentives in 2007 or 2008.
In addition, there is an accelerated 5-year depreciation schedule that allows businesses to write 100% of a system’s cost off their taxable income over the first five years.
State and Local
The states of California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and others, as well as municipalities like Austin, Texas and Bend, Oregon, offer a rebate or similar payment based on the generating capacity of the system installed. California offers performance-based payments as an alternative to a rebate. Other states offer various rebates and incentives to homeowners to lower the installed cost of a utility-connected power system. Go to www.dsireusa.org for the latest comprehensive information about incentives in your area.
We
can help
you
generate
your own
electricity
by
putting
a solar
electric
power
system
on your
home,
business
or
public
building.
For
decades,
off-grid
standalone
power
systems
– not
connected
to
utility
electric
transmission
lines –
have
generated
power
using
solar
energy
for
remote
homes,
communications
facilities,
telemetry,
traffic
control,
public
transportation,
remote
mining
and
drilling
and
scores
of other
applications.
Now,
people
who live
on the
utility
grid can
economically
install
and
obtain
the
benefits
of solar
and
renewable
energy
systems.
Lock
in your
cost of
electricity
The
higher
the
percent
of your
total
electricity
needs
generated
by your
solar
system,
the less
affected
you will
be by
constantly
rising
costs of
conventionally
generated
electric
power.
Obtain
tax
credits
and
rebates
Tax
credits
and
rebates
are
available
in many
states
to
people
and
businesses
who
install
solar
powered
products.
See
www.dsireusa.org
for the
latest
rebate
and tax
credit
information
for your
area.
Feed
power
back to
the
utility
In many
states,
you can
send
your
home-generated
power
back to
the
utility
and get
credit
for the
power
you feed
into the
utility
grid.
Generate
green
power
Generate
electricity
with
energy
from the
sun,
wind or
water,
producing
virtually
no
pollution
or
emissions.
Gain
power
independence
With the
use of
batteries
and
possibly
a
generator
as
needed,
you can
rely on
your own
generating
capacity,
and not
on the
vagaries
of
public
utilities.
Ensure
uninterrupted
power
With a
battery
backup
system,
you can
keep
your
appliances
running
during
utility
power
outages.
No
moving
parts!
Solar
electricity
is the
only
form of
energy
generation
that
does not
involve
any
moving
part,
substantially
decreasing
maintenance
requirements
and
increasing
reliability
and long
equipment
life.
Cost-effective grid-connected solar systems on commercial buildings can offset high peak electric cost and make an excellent investment for many businesses.
• Pricing and availability
We offer competitive pricing for commercial projects, and our steady supply of modules and balance-of-system components will keep your project going when others are waiting for product!
• Commercial-grade system components
Inverters to 500KW … Disconnects up to 800 amps … Everything you need for your commercial project.
• System design assistance
Choosing the right hardware … Matching system layout to
blueprints … System drawings for confirmed projects.
• Project financing
We offer AEE Solar Financing with options for purchase or low-cost leasing. Ask us for details of this exciting new
program.
• System monitoring
Independent third-party monitoring, to provide critical data needed
for Power Purchase Agreements, RECs and government incentive
programs.
Remote Industrial Solar Products
We sell products and integrated solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. From large multi-kilowatt power plants to small trickle chargers, our custom-engineered solar systems are backed by an experienced technical staff you can count on.
• Oil & Gas
PV power is the perfect solution for the remote energy needs of the oil & gas industry. These systems are deployed worldwide, delivering reliable electric power for telemetry and SCADA, offshore platforms, monitoring and cathodic protection.
• Telecommunications
Microwave repeaters, wireless internet systems, mobile telecom are examples of effective uses for distributed solar electric power systems.
• Traffic Control
Solar powered traffic signals can be located anywhere it is not practical or cost effective to install a utility connection. It can be equally useful in an urban setting or on remote stretches of highway. It is the best solution for mobile warning signals and speed monitoring.
• Outdoor Lighting
PV lighting systems are often used in parking lots and bus shelters, and to illuminate highway signs.
• Vaccine Refrigeration
Vaccine refrigeration systems approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) play a key role in the storage and distribution of vital vaccines and blood in remote areas of developing countries throughout the world. The pages ahead feature thousands of products that cover virtually every renewable energy need. Please contact us to help you get the advice and resources you need for residential, commercial, industrial, government, institutional or any other kind of renewable energy system.
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Prices have
been unsteady, since the Iraq War and in most cases we have been
able to absorb the difference.
Should there be a price increase, you will be notified
before we ship so you can make a decision as to keep the
purchase or not.
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when placing your order..
On some large items such as appliances, batteries, etc. the shipping and
possibly crating fees may be
extra.
These items are noted by an * at the end of the Part Number.
In such case, you will be notified of the extra charges, which
need to be
paid prior to shipping.
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