Solar electricity is created by using Photovoltaic (PV) technology by converting solar energy into solar electricity from sunlight. Photovoltaic systems use sunlight to power ordinary electrical equipment, for example, household appliances, computers and lighting. The photovoltaic (PV) process converts free solar energy - the most abundant energy source on the planet - directly into solar power. Note that this is not the familiar "passive" or Solar electricity thermal technology used for space heating and hot water production.

A PV cell consists of two or more thin layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon. When the silicon is exposed to light, electrical charges are generated and this can be conducted away by metal contacts as direct current (DC). The electrical output from a single cell is small, so multiple cells are connected together and encapsulated (usually behind glass) to form a module (sometimes referred to as a "panel"). The PV module is the principle building block of a PV system and any number of modules can be connected together to give the desired electrical output.

PV equipment has no moving parts and as a result requires minimal maintenance. It generates solar electricity without producing emissions of greenhouse or any other gases, and its operation is virtually silent.

If your home is connected to the utility grid, your energy usage has already been calculated for you in kilowatt-hours per month on your electric bill. If you are building a new home and would like to size a renewable energy system to power it, fill out the contact form as completely as you can. When we receive it, we will meet with you to break down your electrical appliances by room (kitchen, living room, bathroom, etc.), we will check to see if they are AC or DC, list how many you have, their wattage and then estimate how many hours per day and days per week you use each particular appliance.

If you can do that for each and every electrical appliance in your home, then Fry Consulting, L.L.C. can calculate your daily corrected watt-hours and design your system. Solar Radiance is calculated on Kilowatt hours per square meter per day.  Solar system capacity is solar radiance multiplied by present offset of use.

In doing so, we will generate the best energy plan for your home, assess if there is any "FREE MONEY" in government grants and assess the allowable tax credits that close in 2012.  All fees paid in the survey go toward the purchase of your systems be it geothermal, solar, or wind.  Your assessment fee may be also tax deductable!