DIY Solar- Freedom From The Utility Company

November 9, 2011 No comments


Are you tired of high electric bills? Tired of increasing utility costs? Solar power is now within the reach of most homeowners with rebates and tax incentives. Solar=Freedom from the utility company.

These systems can be installed by the do-it-yourselfer with some basic knowledge, however, the wiring connections should be installed by a qualified electrical or solar contractor. Some rebate programs require a Licensed Contractor to qualify for the rebate. (Solar Direct offers installation services in Florida and some other limited service areas. We can also work with your choice of contractors; please call for quotation.)

Start With A Storm Outage Back-up System & Grow into Full Energy Independence!

Benefits:
• Generate your own electricity and reduce your electric bill
• Protect against future utility increases
• Sell excessive power back to the Utility Grid:
• Spin your meter backwards with Net Metering
• Reduce the burning of fossil fuels for a healthier environment
• Increase the value of your home
• Save money on your system with state rebates and incentives
• Solar modules have up to a 25-year warranty
• Systems typically have a lifetime of 40+ years

Typical System Kits Include:
• Solar Electric Modules (panels)
• Solar Inverter
• Mounting Hardware

Here is the link to your freedom: SHOP.SOLARDIRECT.COM

Emergency Preparedness- Are You Ready?

November 2, 2011 No comments

Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety and losses that come with disasters.

Government leaders have advised us to prepare ourselves and our homes for a time of crisis. Whether it be a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane, or a manmade disaster, such as a terrorist attack or fire, prudent families are preparing for disasters that could strike unexpectedly.

This all came to mind recently when an October snow storm knocked out power to much of the Northeast. Some families and businesses have been without power for days.

So what do you do? Put together a preparedness kit that includes enough food and water for your entire family for at least a week. Guides are available on how much food you need to keep on hand to provide for your family in the event of an emergency.

In an effort to prepare for the unexpected, many families have set aside food but struggle with the issue of how to cook and safely prepare the food without gas or electric. One inexpensive solution is the Sun Oven.

 

A Preparedness Item That Pays for Itself

Many preparedness-minded families have found that their Sun Oven can quickly pays for itself in time of emergency. The Sun Oven uses the power of the sun to cook your food.

You can get the sun over here: Shop.solardirect.com

 

 

Now Is the Time To Consider Energy Saving Products

November 1, 2011 No comments

With energy prices at an all-time high, now is the time to consider energy saving products. Improving your home’s energy efficiency will help you reduce your utility bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and most importantly, save money. The winter months are especially costly for those living in colder climates and by adding some of these items below, you can lower your overall energy costs.

Here are some items to consider:

 

 

Power saving products

 

Energy Efficient Appliances

 

 

Water Saving Products

 

Apple Plans Solar Power Farm For Data Center

October 27, 2011 No comments

Apple is getting ready to install a large solar panel farm on land it already owns in Maiden, North Carolina. According to a report from The Charlotte Observer, Apple has been issued permits needed in Catawba County to reshape the 171 acres of land it owns adjacent to the data center.

The solar project is being called “Project Dolphin Solar Farm A Expanded” that Dolphin project name is reportedly the codename for the billion dollar data center constructed in Maiden. According to the plans, the solar farm will have multiple gravel roads to access the panels for maintenance. For now, there is no information available on how large the solar farm would be. Apple can fit lots of solar panels on 171 acres.

The reshaping will involve changing the slope of the land so that the large solar farm can be installed. Apple is big on green energy and the power company that provides power to the large data center right now gets its electricity from coal and nuclear plants. Other Apple locations are 100% powered by renewable energy and green is big to Apple so the solar farm is on the agenda.

Apple prides itself on using sustainable energy in some of its facilities. Its plants in Austin, Texas;Sacramento, Calif.; and Cork, Ireland, are 100 percent powered by renewable energy.
VIA: The Charlotte Observer

What Are The Benefits To Installing A Solar System?

October 26, 2011 1 comment

There are many benefits of solar power, including lowering your electricity usage billed by the utility company and helping the environment by making your own clean energy.

Cost savings is the number one reason for most people. With the proper solar system, you could actually net a zero electric bill from your utility company! There are some factors that must be considered to acheive this, but it is possible!

Solar PV panels are assigned a rating in watts based on the maximum power they can produce under ideal conditions. In sunny climates such as Florida’s, a solar panel rated at 1-kilowatt DC of electricity will produce approximately 1,350 kilowatt hours per year (about 110 kWh/month). Multiple panels can be combined to create an array that generates even more energy. The extent to which these systems offset your electricity demand depends on the amount of sunlight received and the size and efficiency of the system.

You should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. It is best to rely on the experience of a contractor like Solar Direct that has over 30 years experience in the solar business.

For others, the environmental benefits of producing your own renewable clean power is enough to implement a solar system.

Florida Power & Light Announces Rebate To Start Oct.25

October 20, 2011 No comments

Act now, this may be your last chance to take advantage of the best rebate ever! Applications will be accepted by FPL on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 and once the funds are gone, they’re gone!

As part of a five-year pilot program authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission, this rebate is available to all existing FPL residential customers in existing dwellings. The rebates are not available for new construction or PV systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise where the solar photovoltaic system is being installed.

The Residential PV rebate is for solar electric panels, mounting hardware, grid-interactive electric inverter(s), optional battery systems, associated cabling, and for systems over 10 kilowatt AC, disconnect devices. This rebate program is only for grid-interactive PV systems with a minimum nameplate rating of 2 kilowatts direct current (DC) and a maximum nameplate rating of 2 megawatts. All components must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory for continuous interactive operation with an electric distribution system in compliance with the applicable codes and standards of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.1, and UL 1741. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed.

Call Solar Direct today at 800-333-9276 for a quote or more information on this rebate. You can also visit our website at www.solardirect.com

Source: FPL

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