Step 3: PV Electric
Step 3 is PV, or Photovoltaic Electric. When both conservation measures and thermal needs have been addressed, we evaluate the opportunity to offset or eliminate the consumption of electricity from the grid. Using a grid composed of class-leading American-made components and cutting edge technologies, we can make any home or business more sustainable, cleaner and far more self-sufficient.
PV systems can be configured in virtually any size and are typically either roof or pole-mounted. A comprehensive site evaluation identifies suitable locations on a given property and provides important metrics such as insolation and annual sun hours. Our systems are not only tied to the electric grid so that excess electricity is sold back to the utility company, they are also Internet connected and remotely monitored 24/7, and include a 100% Uptime Guarantee.
Sunshine Solar's PV systems tend to be 15-30% smaller and less expensive due to our conservation-first philosophy and approach. This trims thousands from the total system cost, paying for the conservation measures many times over. Government incentives also presently cover 50% or more of the cost of these systems. Lifecycle savings from Sunshine Solar's PV systems can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the size and application of the system.
•Step 1: Conservation (Smart House Kit)
•Step 2: Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems
•Step 3: Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Systems