

                        Different types of systems

                             Updated 11/15/95



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   *  Complete system

   *  Grid interface

   *  Stand-by for Electrical power outages



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                              Complete system



The complete solar system may be large with upwards of 75 solar panels or

small with only one solar panel.



A complete system is one that is self reliant in that it does not depend

the grid or on any other source for its power other than the sun, wind or

water.



We started with only one solar electric panel and have "grown to 24". We

have installed systems that have started with as many as 24 or equivalent

amount of water (hydro) power.



You may want to read the following Mr Solar Columns found in the "Articles

On Alternative Energy" area:



Explaining Alternative Electrical Power



Is it Possible to have Solar Electricity for a Cabin?



Can I Depend on Solar for All my Electrical Needs?



Does Solar Electrical Power Fluctuate?



How Can I Start on Solar Electricity?



Should I Consider using Solar Electricity?



Plan Ahead to Save Money on Solar Electric



Is Their an Economic Advantage to Converting to Solar



Transportable Solar Systems



Plan Ahead to Save Money on Solar Electric



These will give you an idea about solar.



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                              Grid interface



This is a type of system that uses the grid and sells the excess power back

to the power company at a wholesale rate.



You may find that in your location this is an excellent idea. There are

some areas that have a lot of wind and or hydro potential therefore an

installation of a wind or hydro generator interconnected with the grid will

save the home owner moneys on monthly electrical bills, and in time pay for

itself.



Each area is different and therefore you should go to the wind or hydro

section and after studying it let us know how we can help you design your

system.



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                      Home Emergency Stand By System



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We have installed a lot of these type of systems here in southern Utah.

They are used in conjunction with the grid power and generate their own

electricity from the sun. I am sure that there are other areas in the

country that experience electrical brown outs or short periods of

electrical power outages. I hear on the news that due to storms, floods,

earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters that thousands of

people are without electricity for days and even weeks.



You may want to read the Articles On Alternative Energy :



Do I Need a Home Electrical Emergency System?



Batteries for Emergency Stand by System



Controls for Emergency Stand by Solar Electrical System



Does Solar Electrical Power Fluctuate?



Earthquakes - Maybe A Warning



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