
Sacramento, PA Office (570)
682-2040
Fax (570) 682-2040
Solar Electric and Water Heating for Your Home or Business
Harrisburg, PA Area / Carlisle, PA Office (717) 961-5009
Fax (717) 249-5444
Are you Willing to Save $$ on your
energy costs?
Is now the time to become your own power producer?
There are many reasons for you to consider
using solar electric and hot water today.
Solar Power
is an Investment!! Perform a site analysis using the
Solar
Calculator to
estimate your installation cost.
Compare Solar Hot Water Solar energy installation, retail sales and wholesale distributor in central PA
Solar electric (called photovoltaic or PV)
and water heating systems are environmentally friendly and can now
be installed on your roof to blend with the architecture of the
house. Millions of homes and businesses in the United
States have invested in solar electric and water heating systems.
Surveys
indicate over 94% of these customers consider the systems a good
investment. A solar water heating system increases the value of a
home, covering the cost of the system. One major, financial benefit of solar
electric and hot
water heating is
its predictability. The system has a set cost upon installation;
after that, the fuel (sunlight) is free.
Photovoltaic (PV)
With growing concerns about the future and
security of today's energy supplies, renewable resources such as
photovoltaic (PV) are becoming increasingly important. PV is
rapidly growing and improving and is expected to become a
significant part of the world's energy future. Photovoltaic is
a solar energy technology that uses semiconductors to directly
convert solar radiation into electricity.
Benefits of
Solar Electricity
Operating cost: Free energy from
the sun
Life expectancy: 25 - 40 years
System payback: As soon as 6.5
years
Sell excess energy back to utility
Sell renewable energy credits REC's
Energy storage with batteries
Increases equity in your home
Protection from future utility increases
Does NOT pollute environment
Little to no maintenance required
Become energy independent.
See actual savings
to a Conventional Water Heater
SOLAR WATER HEATER:
FREE Energy from the Sun
STANDARD
WATER HEATER:
Oil, Gas or Electric
Annual operating cost: $40
Annual operating cost: $400+
Storage Capacity: 80-120 gal
Storage Capacity: 40-50 gal
Life expectancy: 20+ years
Life expectancy: 6-12 years
25 year
operating cost:
$1000
25 year operating cost: $10,000
Does NOT pollute environment
Burning fossil fuels
Increases equity in your home
No added value to your home
Return on your investment
No return on utility payments
Protection from future increases
At mercy of utilities/government
More money for gas
and recreation
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PA DEP Solar Energy: Harnessing the Power of the Sun
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer Guide to Small Solar Electric Systems
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory's National Center for Photovoltaics