Solar Impact Installs 1,230 kW of Solar Electric Systems on 12 Alachua County public Schools. Alachua County School District to Receive $2.46 million.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2012

Gainesville Regional Utilities’ (GRU) nationally recognized “solar feed-in tariff” program makes this school solar project possible because it allows private investors to own the solar system at the public schools and still receive the substantial tax benefits. The investor sells the electricity to GRU at $ 0.29/kWh under the 20-year feed-in-tariff contract. The school district will receive lease payments from the investor as part of a 20-year roof rental agreement.

The payment to the school district is more than double what was being offered to Gainesville businesses for solar roof rental. Barry Jacobson, president of Solar Impact, explains that the public school solar project was structured to maximize the funds for the public schools. “Our children received an excellent education while attending Alachua County public schools and my wife and I have been very active in supporting the schools. We saw this project as a chance to bring solar to the public schools while creating a much needed revenue stream to the schools. In creating this project, I increased the roof rental amount until the project returned 10-12% to the investors because this seemed to be the threshold that would still make the project attractive to investors. The roof lease payment came out to $0.10/W annually or $123,000 for the 1,230,000 watt solar project.”

From the investor’s point of view, this project is a win-win-win situation. They are helping the public schools, improving the environment, creating local jobs, and receiving a monthly payment that equates to a 10-12% annual return for 20 years. Alachua County School District Facilities Executive Director, Ed Gable, selected each roof based on its age and condition. All of the solar equipment is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, so the only risk is that the sun doesn’t rise!

The leadership from the school district, GRU, and the City of Gainesville made this innovative public-private partnership possible through their diligence and creativity. In this era of shrinking budgets and across the board cut backs, the Alachua County School District will receive $123,000 annually for utilizing roof space that would otherwise sit idle. Our children will learn about the benefits of renewable energy. Local investors will secure a guaranteed fixed income stream for the next 20 years. Over $1,000,000 in work will be created for local solar, roofing and electrical contractors. And the citizens of Gainesville will benefit from over 1.7 million kWh per year of clean energy being produced by this project.

Solar Impact, based in Gainesville, is one of the largest solar electric companies in Florida. As an engineer led firm, Solar Impact’s primary mission is “making solar affordable” so that homeowners, business owners, and organizations can harness the power of renewable energy in a way that makes good financial sense. Solar Impact buys solar panels direct from the manufacturer, keeps overhead low, and partners with licensed roofers and master electricians to ensure the highest quality solar installation. They provide a comprehensive solar financial analysis and help their clients obtain every solar incentive available. In addition to the Alachua County School District, Solar Impact has designed and installed solar electric systems for the Gainesville Regional Airport, the University of Florida, Alachua County Library District, Tyndall Air Force Base, Gainesville Job Corps, Avera & Smith Law Firm, Hillel Jewish Student Center, McGurn Management Company and hundreds of other organizations, business owners and home owners throughout Florida.

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Contact: Donald Ryan

Company Name: Solar Impact

Telephone Number: 352.338.8221

Email Address: don.ryan@solarimpact.com

Web site address: http://www.solarimpact.com

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Oakland Group Launch New Web Site for Energy Efficient Environments

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 11 May 2012

Oakland Group provide temperature control solutions and cooling for working environments, specializing in green energy technology and energy efficiency. Since its launch in 1988, Oakland Air Control has developed a countrywide reputation for reliable air conditioning installation and maintenance.

Air Conditioning

Oakland Group install air conditioning equipment from the smallest unit to the large central station chillers. They have in-depth experience in the design and installation of all air conditioning equipment including environmental control equipment for close control applications and clean room areas.

Air conditioning units can be reverse cycle, so can be used all year round. In summer providing cool air and in winter units will provide efficient heating. Maintenance and repair services are also available.

Green Energy Technology for Heating and Cooling

Conventional boilers provide less than 1kW of output energy or heat per 1kW of input energy. Oakland Group can install Ecodan a very natural choice for low cost heating and hot water. Every 1kW of input energy is converted into an average of 3.6kW of output energy or heat, making it more than three times as efficient as conventional boilers.

Another energy efficient product offered by Oakland Group is EcoCooling. EcoCooling have a range of evaporative coolers, offering a completely natural way of producing refreshing cool air. The evaporative cooling units have been specifically designed for the cooling of industrial and commercial buildings and can give an amazing 35KW of air cooling for every 1.5KW of electricity consumed.

Heat Pumps for Cost Effective Heating and Cooling

Heat pumps are an integral part of air conditioning technology. Heat pumps transfer heat from one environment to another via a refrigerant. In cooling mode, heat pumps transfer the heat in an enclosed area to the outside air, resulting in a cooling of the inside area. Heat pumps, however, also allow this process to be reversed, so they can pump heat extracted from the outside air indoors, allowing indoor environments to be heated.

Heat Pumps can transform the energy found in the air to help provide cost effective heating. Take that one step further and consider using heat pumps powered by electricity from a renewable energy source such as wind, biomass, solar or tidal and you could have a heating system that is zero carbon rated. It is easy to install and is very flexible, good for areas that don’t have an easy to reach power supply.

For more information about green energy technology and energy efficient environments visit http://www.oaklandgroup.com/

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World’s Oldest Cable Company, AEI Launches New FP (Fire Performance) and Solar Cables

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

County Durham, UK (PRWEB UK) 4 May 2012

AEI’s Firetec Impact Power FP cable is as modern as iPad yet exudes old fashioned British quality as a 600/1000v rated, designed and manufactured to the F120 class of BS 7846 for use as a ‘120 minute rated’ Category 3 power cable under BS 8519. It therefore can also be used for Category 1 and 2 power cables, and complements the Firetec Standard and Firetec Enhanced unarmoured cables for Category 1, 2 and 3 control cables. Properties include LSZH (low smoke, zero halogen) insulation, bedding and outer sheath as well as steel wire armouring able to withstand simultaneous conditions of fire, direct mechanical impact and water impact from fire fighting jets.

This range of polymeric cables is complemented by AEI Mineral Insulated Cable, which operates at a temperature approaching the melting point of copper (1083C) and is the only true fire survival cable. It affords customers more choice in specifying cable for fire safe circuits and puts AEI in a unique position to offer a complete range of fire resistant cables to meet every application.

In addition to fire performance cables, AEI designs and manufactures a full range of elastomeric and thermoplastic cables for voltages up to 20kV, high performance PEEK and ETFE thin wall cables and wires for rail, mining, defence, oil and gas, construction, industrial and power markets.

Clive Sharp, AEI CEO, says, “Firetec Impact Power FP cable and our latest solar cable are fitting milestones in our journey of innovation. A strong R&D focus with research in new polymers, raw materials, cable design and NPD for new applications has resulted in one of the widest cable ranges available in the world. These latest products coupled with a bespoke cable design capability affirm the company credentials as a producer able to fulfil every market need.”

Recent AEI projects include the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier Programme; Manchester Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Chesterfield Hospital, Kettering Hospital, Rotherham Football Stadium; groundbreaking projects overseas such as the Masdar Project and Central Market in Abu Dhabi, the Far East’s Wynn Resort in Macau and supplying cables for the Russian and Indian coal mining sector.

AEI Cables is also a key supporter of the Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) which aims to rid the industry of dangerous low grade counterfeit cables and warn about both the physical hazards as well as the inherent litigation risks of installing cable that is not fit for purpose.

Clive emphasises: “As an internationally renowned cable brand AEI holds all the major quality accreditations and works to the highest standards, making it a customer-preferred choice amid fierce international competition where dangerous counterfeit cables are undermining the industry.

“As more counterfeit products enter the system, AEI customers shelter under an umbrella of historic provenance underpinned by rigorous quality management systems, accreditations and technical know-how that has kept the business thriving longer than any other cable company.”

Cable specifiers wanting datasheets on AEI’s range of fire protection and solar cables can visit http://www.aeicables.co.uk where they can download brochures and use an online cable sizing wizard tool. For more information and to find out the answer about how many miles of cable you can manufacture in 175 years visit AEI’s website or contact the Sales Team on +44 (0)191 410 3111.

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Today AEI operates from a 20 hectare factory site in Birtley, Co. Durham and its products are approved by independent bodies including BASEC and LPCB covering design, manufacture and supply. The company also holds approvals from Lloyds, MoD, Network Rail and London Underground Ltd, and works to international standards around the world including Cenelec, IEC, ISO, American and Canadian.

In 2007, the company became part of Paramount Communications Ltd, one of India’s largest cable manufacturers which adds to the range with a wide variety of specialised cables and wires.

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Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

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Morrison & Head, LP Partners With RKN Energy Consulting to Secure Property Tax Savings for the Solar Industry

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Boerne, TX (PRWEB) April 28, 2012

According to John Woolard, Managing Partner of Industrial / Complex Properties at the property tax consulting firm of Morrison & Head, LP, “The global shakeout in the solar industry supply chain – from polysilicon producers to PV module manufacturers – provides an opportunity for solar materials and equipment manufacturers to substantially reduce annual property tax cost through quantifying the economic obsolescence not being addressed by the tax assessor.”

Greg Kort, PE, ASA, CMI, principal with the valuation firm RKN Energy Consulting, Austin, TX, states, “the unprecedented global decline in polysilicon and solar module prices, coupled with gross out-of-balance supply-demand metrics throughout the solar industry, indicates extraordinary economic obsolescence that should be factored into the assessor’s market value equation. The oversupply in the solar materials and module market has created a ‘perfect storm’ of economic obsolescence that has affected the entire PV market, including both silicon and thin film.”

“The adverse economic conditions affecting solar material suppliers and module manufacturers also impairs the asset value of existing privately-owned ‘merchant’ solar installations,” adds Woolard. “For example, abnormal obsolescence of utility scale installations can be quantified through a comparison of reduced PV module replacement cost to the ‘stranded’ original costs to negotiate a lower assessed value.”

The key to successfully reducing property tax cost for solar material providers, module manufactures, and operating solar installations is a thorough knowledge of the solar industry coupled with a technical understanding of the assessor’s valuation process. A comprehensive assessment analysis that quantifies abnormal obsolescence supported by market data will consistently yield substantial savings that will continue to compound annually.

About Morrison & Head, LP

Morrison & Head, LP specializes in identifying, developing, and implementing innovative property tax savings initiatives exclusively for commercial and industrial clients. With an emphasis on long-term client relationships, quality service, and proven performance, Morrison & Head LP’s 200+ years of collective commercial and industrial property tax experience has consistently generated proven results for our clients.

About RKN Energy Consulting LLC

RKN Energy Consulting LLC is a professional valuation firm located in Austin, TX that focuses on the appraisal of power plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, mines, and other heavy manufacturing infrastructure. RKN is headed by Gregory W. Kort, ASA.

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The Advantages of Photovoltaic Systems

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Article by Anna Woodward

Photovoltaic (or PV as it is sometimes referred to) is a means of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. This type of power generation makes use of solar panels that are composed of cells that contain material of a PV nature. The material used include monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, copper indium selenide/sulfide and cadmium telluride. The demand for renewable energy sources has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years and is expected to grow.

If you have always loved the sun and appreciate all that it does for your health, your garden and for the environment then you’ll definitely want to understand more about solar power. Let’s examine photovoltaic systems a little closer.

Photovoltaics have many advantages. To understand it better you need to review each benefit to decide if a solar photovoltaic system is suitable for your residence or place of business. The better informed you are about PV the more confident you will feel about the decision you make regarding your renewable power source.

Electricity that comes about through the production of solar cells is both silent as well as clean. Sunshine is the fuel for all PV systems and they are safe for our environment. There is no air pollution to be concerned about nor water pollution to damage the environment. Natural resources are not depleted and the health of people as well as native fauna are not compromised at all.

Small scale solar plants can be strategically placed in an area where space is not being used, such as on the rooftop of a building. It can be placed in a way that does not stand out and is not obvious. The cells for photovoltaics were originally created to be used in outer space. The reason for this was because in space making repairs on an energy source is not easy and it can be very costly. Today these solar cell systems are used to power buildings and houses on the planet but are also still used to provide power on practically every satellite that is in orbit. Solar cells are so effective in this regard because they operate for long periods of time and require little if any maintenance.

Energy from the sun is a renewable source of energy that is readily available locally. There is no need to import it from other regions which means that there are no transportation costs associated with it. When solar energy is used to make electricity the sun is not altered in any way, nor is it depleted. It continues to produce energy, whether that energy is used by us or not.

A photovoltaic system can be any size be it small, medium or large. It can be built according to whatever energy requirements it has. If the requirements of the system change then the system can be moved, made smaller or made larger. For instance as a homeowner you can start small and then as you can afford a larger set up or as your needs change you can add modules. This can work in many office buildings and on farms and ranches.

About the Author

For those living in Miami photovoltaic systems can harness that sunlight that the city is known for. For more information, visit http://www.heliotropics.com/

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Texas Wind Energy

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

Article by Rick Chapo

If every there was a state associated with oil, it is Texas. Given this association, many people are surprised to learn wind energy is popular in the state. Here is a guide to Texas wind energy.

Texas Wind Energy

Wind energy is a growing industry in the United States. In the year 2004 alone, the quantity of energy that was generated by wind energy plants (wind farms) amounted to 6,720 megawatts (MW). Additionally, the US has spent about billion dollars on the installation of these wind turbines and wind farms, meaning that wind energy has become a big industry. Fortune 500 companies as well as other big financial and energy companies have become major players in the wind energy arena. There are many different states throughout the country that are involved in wind energy and energy, but Texas wind energy is some of the most abundant.

Texas wind energy was long considered to be a perfect solution for the state’s energy needs, as well as the US’s total energy needs. Texas is currently the largest wind energy producer in the United States, providing enough energy to energy 600,000 average size homes a year. Texas is also home to the US’s first off-shore wind farms, along the Gulf Coast, as well as the largest wind turbines in the country. There are currently about 1,600 wind farms that are located in West Texas alone, with additional wind farms located in the wind-rich areas of the High Plains and along the Gulf Coast.

The United States Department of Energy recently completed a study that found that the high wind energy states of Texas, North Dakota and Kansas could feasibly create enough energy through wind farms to satisfy the entire country’s electricity needs. Wind energy as an energy source has increased more than four times in the years between 1999 and 2005, and it is now on a par with both coal-powered and natural gas-fired energy plants.

One huge beneficiary from the profits that wind farms can generate are the schools of the state of Texas. Each year, these schools earn millions of dollars from wind energy that’s generated on state land – the amount of money depending on how many megawatts of energy are produced as well as the current price of electricity. This money, as it is earned, is places in the Texas Permanent School Fund, and this fund is expected to earn $300m over the next 20 years.

Texas wind energy is not only a great source of ecologically friendly, renewable energy – it’s also a great economic boost to the state. Besides being cheaper to use, the revenue created from selling the energy harnessed on state land goes directly to the school system in the state.

About the Author

Rick Chapo is with SolarCompanies.com – providing wind farm information.

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IRIS Exchequer Accounting Software to Provide Ray of Light on Renewable Energy Firm’s Finances

Posted on April 15, 2012 by admin

(PRWEB UK) 13 April 2012

IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions has been selected by Ardenham Energy to provide their IRIS Exchequer accounting software to support their growing business.

Ardenham Energy is an experienced and well-established renewable energy system installer, specialising in the design, supply and installation of solar panels, wind turbines and heat pumps for domestic, rural, commercial, public sector and community projects.

Their clients range from local authorities, schools, colleges, businesses, charities, farmers and householders.

Their 50-strong team comprises of experienced engineers, surveyors, technicians, project managers and management staff with renewable and construction industry experience from the very early wind farm construction projects in the early 1990’s.

Ardenham Energy is based near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, where they have a 5,000 square feet office and warehouse facility. A growing company, the company opened a further two sales offices in 2011 in Guildford and Cambridge.

Ardenham Energy recently chose the Exchequer accounting software solution from IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions to support their business.

IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions’ class leading product and service quality is demonstrated in our customer retention rate of 95%, year on year – amongst the highest in the industry.

Our comprehensive portfolio of award-winning products, for small businesses through to corporate organisations, include: IRIS Exchequer accounting and financial management software, IRIS Chorus ERP software, IRIS PROJECTminder project management software, IRIS SharpOWL professional service automation software, IRIS Service Director and IRIS SiCLOPS field service management software and IRIS Hiremate hire management software.

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Imperial County Board of Supervisors Approves World’s Largest Solar PV Farm, 600MW, by 8minutenergy Renewables With Support From Sierra Club and Leading Environmentalists

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Folsom, CA (PRWEB) April 04, 2012

8minutenergy Renewables, LLC, a leading independent solar PV developer based in California, today announced that the Imperial County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its utility-scale solar PV projects underway in the Imperial Valley. The approval received support from the Sierra Club, Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

8minutenergy’s solar generation plant, currently the largest in the world, will be built in three phases and produce a total of up to 600 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable solar power to provide electricity for over 200,000 households in California. The solar PV projects will displace the equivalent of approximately 1.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year of a coal plant, which is equal to the amount that roughly 67 million trees would displace annually. These environmental benefits sync with the Sierra Club’s ‘Beyond Coal Campaign,’ which strives to shift our nation’s power resources away from burning coal to more natural, renewable energy sources.

8minutenergy worked closely with the Sierra Club to ensure the development of solar power projects that will provide low cost, clean renewable energy from the sun with low biological impacts particularly when compared with public lands projects on pristine desert wildlands. This unique collaboration includes a significant investment by 8minutenergy to jointly create a stewardship and education program – beyond what is required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – to protect and enhance threatened species in the area. In the Imperial Valley, the program will safeguard the habitat of the borrowing owl – a species of special concern – and enable it to continue to blossom and thrive in the region.

“We are delighted that from the beginning 8minutenergy has considered potential environmental impacts when siting their projects,” said Bill Corcoran, Western Regional Director of Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign. “By working with the Sierra Club and the rest of the environmental community to provide additional stewardship for the burrowing owl they have demonstrated that they will go the extra mile.”

“We appreciate the approval of our solar projects by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, and are proud to work proactively with the Sierra Club to protect and enhance biological resources in the Imperial Valley,” said Tom Buttgenbach, president of 8minutenergy Renewables. “This is a strong example of how solar energy developers can work proactively and collaboratively with the local community and government, as well as with environmental and labor leaders to create a win-win-win for everyone involved.”

“Today we’re also announcing a substantial investment of over $ 25 million dollars in Imperial County’s public benefit program, again going beyond the requirements of CEQA. The Imperial Valley is home to many of our projects, so it is important to be good contributing citizens to the Valley,” said Martin Hermann, chief executive officer of 8minutenergy Renewables, which has over 2,000 MW on private, disturbed land under development for renewable solar projects in California. “Our investment in local jobs and protecting the environment in the area exemplify our commitment to going above and beyond to support the local community.”

This investment into the local community will enhance the use of the Imperial Valley’s agricultural resources and support a variety of community programs focused on education, careers and economic development from large scale solar power plant operations. The three phases of 8minutenergy’s solar project will ultimately create almost 700 construction jobs (direct and indirect) over a period of three years, as well as nearly 100 permanent, well-paying jobs (direct and indirect) in an area with high unemployment, and produce renewable energy that will help the state meet its 33 percent RPS mandate.

The specific 8minutenergy solar PV project phases approved by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, with the support of the Sierra Club, Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, include:

Mount Signal Solar Farm

The Mount Signal Solar project is a large, 200 MW utility-scale solar generation facility sited on roughly 1,400 of low-value farmland in the Imperial Valley, Calif. The project will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs in Imperial County, Calif. during the 18-month construction period. Slated to begin delivery in mid-2013, it will produce enough renewable solar energy to serve approximately 70,000 households in SDG&E’s service territory.

Calexico Solar Farms I & II

Calexico Solar Farms I & II are two large utility-scale PV power plants that will produce 200 MW each of clean, safe, reliable electricity for approximately 140,000 households by 2014. The two solar projects will occupy a total of roughly 2,800 acres of private, disturbed, low-value farmland in the Imperial Valley, Calif. They will generate jobs and contribute millions of dollars in related benefits to the local economy.

About 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC

8minutenergy is a California-based company that is passionate about helping California develop its renewable energy industry and is developing more than 2,000 MW of utility-scale solar projects all located on private, disturbed and low-value farm land within California. 8minutenergy’s development team is the largest focused on utility-scale solar PV in California and the United States. In concert with our partners, 8minutenergy delivers complete solar power plant solutions, including all aspects of development, financing, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance. 8minutenergy’s proprietary transmission, land and economic analysis process and tools helps select optimal power plant sites for accelerated permitting with counties and utilities. 8minutenergy has offices in Folsom, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and El Centro, California. For more information, please call (916) 608-9060, send email to info@8minutenergy.com or visit http://www.8minutenergy.com.

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Learn why solar electric is finally affordable

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Article by Tammi Priester

Are you tired of large utility bills? If you are looking for an economical way to provide energy to your home, then it may be time for you to consider switching to solar energy! There are many reasons to install a solar electric system in your home. Whether you are interested in reducing your monthly utility bill, making an environmental statement, adding significant re-sale value to your home, or just want to make a solid financial investment, a solar energy system may be the right choice for you!

Solar energy is a responsible choice for homeowners, because it is a sustainable and renewable form of energy. Solar electric systems do not release pollutants into the atmosphere, thus ensuring that you are reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment. Also, because solar energy systems produce energy quietly, there is no noise pollution. You can feel good using the electricity in your home, knowing that is coming from a clean, renewable source and you are not using fossil fuels which reduces our dependence on foreign fuels.

Providing electricity from traditional sources to your home can be expensive. Because solar electric systems use free energy from the sun, they significantly lower your utility bills, even sometimes eliminating them completely! Through the use of a solar photovoltaic system, you can save significant amounts of money! A solar electric system is an economical choice for homeowners, because it reduces your dependence on the utility company and reduces your consumption of fuel. Recent studies have also shown that solar electric adds significant re-sale value to your home. For every $1,000 in utility bill savings, the re-sale value of your home can increase from $15,000-$20,000. Also, homeowners with solar electric do not have to worry about fluctuating energy prices in response to global supply and demand factors. You can own your electric instead of renting it. Installing a solar electric system provides outstanding tax breaks to homeowners through renewable energy incentives offered by the government. In addition, your local utility company may offer incentives for switching to renewable energy sources. Your solar electric system can also provide you with renewable energy credits, which currently have value in 35 states.

Visit http://www.dsireusa.org/ to learn more about the programs in your area. There are three primary factors for you to consider when you decide to install a solar electric system in your home. First, how much available roof space do you have? While southern exposure is ideal, eastern and western exposures work very well. The key is to avoid shading so the panels will get enough direct sunlight to produce energy. Shade avoidance is much more important than roof orientation. Solar installation experts can help you to find the best placement for your solar panels and calculate the amount of energy that will be generated by your system. The second factor is to determine how much electricity you are currently consuming. The number you are looking for is kWh (kilowatt hours). A recent utility bill will provide this information. Your solar contractor can then compare the amount of electricity you are consuming to the amount of electricity that will be produced by your solar electric system. This will help determine your return on investment. Finally, you will have to determine the investment budget for your solar project. With interest rates being at an all time low, there is no better time to use the equity in your home to install solar electric.

A solar installation expert can help you answer all of these questions and more. If you are looking to lower your utility bills, make an environmental statement, add significant re-sale value to your home, or just want to make a solid financial investment, then a solar electric system can fulfill your needs!

Do you want to find out more about installing solar electric in your home? Florida residents should call Solar Impact today. Visit their website at http://www.solarimpact.com

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Solar Impact is a renewable energy company in Gainesville, FL. We are experts in solar installation! Call today & see how we are making solar affordable!Visit our website at http://www.solarimpact.com

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