Solar Electric & Marine Power Systems
The place to get solar electric (photovoltaic), wind generation and mobile power systems in Hawaii
REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR:
| Remote Home Power | Water Pumping, Irrigation | Uninterruptible Power | Data Acquisition |
| Electric Fences | Boats & Ships | Battery Charging | Lighting |
| Satellite Receivers | Gate Openers | Navigational Aids | Security |
| Refrigeration | Radio Repeaters | Monitoring & Testing |
SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO SOLVE UNIQUE POWER PROBLEMS:
| Consultation | Schematics | System Engineering | Product Specification |
The PV system on the left is a sample of a three kilowatt grid-tied system to represent fulfilling the electrical needs of the average Hawaiian home. The average Hawaiian home uses 20 kilowatt hours a day of which 8 are consumed by water heating.
BATTERIES
BATTERY CHARGERS
CONTROLLERS & ENCLOSURES
DC TO AC INVERTERS
DC WATER PUMPS
WIND POWER SYSTEMS
PV OUTPUT BOOSTERS
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES MOUNTING STRUCTURES & Components
*NEW* QUICK MOUNT PV - labor saving all-in-one waterproof flashing and mount to anchor photovoltaic racking systems, solar thermal panels, air conditioning units, satellite dishes, or anything you may need to secure to a new or existing roof. DIGITAL METERING
E-METER - Battery Condition Monitor Bogart Engineering - Tri-Metric Monitor ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING
REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS
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SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
There are two basic solar electric systems. The first is a stand-alone system where the energy produced by solar electric panels (or photovoltaic, PV for short) is regulated by a controller and stored in batteries. The electricity is then used as needed to power direct current (D/C) lights and other equipment. It may also be used by changing the charge from D/C to normal, household A/C by using an inverter. Standard appliances and other electrical accessories can use this power. In general, though, solar electricity is not used to heat water, cook, or run air conditioning because these loads use so much energy. The other type of system is a grid-tied system with no batteries. The grid-tied system reduces your electric bill by feeding the unused portion of the electricity produced by your system back into the electric grid. In addition to stand-alone and grid-tied systems, there are many combinations of the two types which are called hybrid systems.
Click to see NREL's "Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System" at: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy99osti/26591.pdf
PHOTON International Annual Yield Report of Top 10 PV Modules: Click Here
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PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
The size and cost of a solar electric system is determined by how much energy is required by the system's users. It is very important to accurately determine the expected energy usage. This can be done by either estimating off of your current electric bill, or by listing all appliances and their electrical needs with an estimate of time of usage for each one. We cannot tell you what size system you need just by knowing the square footage of your home we need to know how much power your house uses. Professional assistance with the system design will insure the most efficient and cost-effective power system while making sure that all components are compatible. To be safe, solar electric systems must be designed to meet local electric code requirements and must be installed by knowledgeable and trained professionals.
Call or write the photovoltaic department for details:
Phone: (808)523-0711 Fax: (808)536-5586 lvalenta@solarsupply.com
