Can I Generate My Own Electricity with a Photovoltaic (PV) Array?

Now that 36 states have adopted "net billing legislation", we are finally on our way to energy independence using the sun's "free energy". What this does is allow us to generate our own electricity (with a photovoltaic array) and trade electricity with the utility watt for watt. This also affords us the reliability of being tied to the electrical grid while protecting us from rising electricity rates.

While PV is probably the most expensive of the renewable energy resources in the market today, it also creates the best fit with the utility. During the day, when the utility sees its highest load, a PV system is generating at its maximum. For that reason alone, utilities and state and federal governments have come together to offer incentives to stimulate the installation of PV systems across the country. So its important to review the economics of a proposed PV system and know what incentives are available. Click on our residential analysis to view the economics of a typical PV system for a residence. Click on our commercial analysis to view the economics of a typical system for a business. Or, finally, click on our school or public building analysis to view the economics of a typical system for a school or public building.

Silver State Renewables, Inc. can design your system, work with local inspectors and your utility to obtain the proper approvals (providing appropriate drawings), and then supervise the installation of the equipment to assure your satisfaction. Call or email us, with your questions, or for a quote.

In the following paragraphs you will find links to photovoltaic module manufactures and additional resources for more information. We recognize that when you click on one of these links you will leave our website and may never return. While we certainly hope you will take advantage of out services at some future date, we feel privileged to to have played some small part in helping you learn more about how you can "become more energy independent". Come back and see us when you're ready.

Who are the Manufacturers?

The photovoltaic solar industry is quite diverse. In some cases you can purchase modules or whole systems from the manufacturer, from dealers and distributors, from electrical contractors and installers, from electrical supply houses or from catalog sales outlets specializing in renewable energy products. Only module manufacturers are listed below. Others may be out there also.

Where Can I Find More Information?

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