Solar Energy for Residential Use
Solar energy is undeniably the most environmentally friendly and economical energy source currently accessible for balancing home energy usage. It is a cost-effective way for a homeowner to lower your monthly electricity costs while also protecting you from future rate increases and lowering your carbon footprint.
How Solar Energy Works for Your Home
There is several equipment needed to convert sunlight into a usable energy for your home. Most residential homes use Solar Photovoltaic systems. The essential components of the Photovoltaic (PV) system are solar panels, converters, breakers, and mounting hardware. Sunlight is converted into direct current electricity by the solar panels, which are the system's primary component. Meanwhile, inverters are equipment that transforms direct current electricity into alternating current electricity. This energy is now usable for your home.
Two Major Types of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems:
Grid-tied Systems
Whenever power is required, the Photovoltaic system may supply alternating current straight to the house and, if necessary, to the local grid such as Fortis or BC Hydro. Existing net-metering schemes provide the return to the grid of any extra electricity generated by a Photovoltaic system but not consumed by a home, offsetting the consumption of additional power by that home in the future.
- Solar panels mounted on residential properties are standard. Be it on your home's rooftop, garage, or any structure within the vicinity of your residence.
- Electric vehicles may be charged using the solar power generated by your home's solar panels, giving you complete energy independence.
- Extra electricity generated by your PV system is delivered directly into the grid, where it is tracked by the utility's bidirectional meter and credited to your electric bill.
Off-Grid Systems
When alternating current electricity is needed, the Photovoltaic system supplies it straight to the house while also storing dc electricity in a battery. A household's complete electrical demands are met by this system, which functions independently of the grid and eliminates the need for electricity bills.
Complete Process of Residential Solar Power System Installation
List of Services
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Initial AssessmentList Item 1
If high-resolution satellite pictures are accessible, we can estimate the size of the system needed for your project and the energy production it can generate.
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Site Visit and AssessmentList Item 2
Before doing any solar power system installation, Coquitlam Solar Energy performs a thorough and complete solar site assessment, which includes the following:
- Take detailed measurements of your ground and roof space. This includes where pipes, chimneys, and skylights are and where the attic vents and other areas are on your roof.
- Perform a shading assessment of potential solar locations, which in some cases, multiple spots must be assessed to establish the optimal site. This information is intended to generate reliable electricity generating estimations.
- Consultation with the homeowner to establish the best route for the wire from the solar energy array placement to the inverter/mains panel location.
- A 3D modeling program is used to generate a graphic representation of your home when it has been outfitted with a solar energy system.
List of Services
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Estimation and System DesignList Item 1
We'll create a system tailored to your roof's size, spending plan, and power usage. Coquitlam Solar Energy offers a design to illustrate how solar panels would look on your roof and a cost assessment.
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Application for Permits and Grid ConnectionsList Item 2
It doesn't matter if you need an electrical, building, or development permit or if you need to apply to connect your solar power system to the electricity grid. Coquitlam Solar Energy will take care of all of that for you.
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Installation
Your project will be taken care of by our expert technicians which will also guide you through all the installation process.
The Advantages of Solar Energy for Your Business
In addition to saving money on electricity, a properly constructed and managed commercial solar power system reduces the company's carbon footprint. This is especially advantageous in cities like Coquitlam, where utility bills gradually increase year after year. You may avoid dealing with those escalating costs entirely if you invest in commercial solar energy. Furthermore, integrating your commercial solar power system into the current utility grid may result in bill credit.
Our installation includes connecting your home to the utility grid and installing the meter your utility sends you with your bill. You may track how much energy you generate and how much electricity you use and return it to the system. This makes it simple to keep track of your savings and productivity, allowing you to develop thorough business strategies based on fixed electricity costs.
In addition to the streamlined manner in which your firm will be able to create, use, and conserve electricity, a commercial solar energy system will allow you to raise the market value of your property by as much as 20%.
Installation of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Vancouver
When it comes to installing electric car charging stations, Coquitlam Solar Energy wants to make sure that all of our customers, both at home and at work, get high-quality work and long-term solutions. This means that you will have exceptional customer service and professionalism in servicing and repair operations. Still, you will also obtain the best quality equipment required for solar power systems and electric vehicle charging stations.
Having a personal charging station makes it easy to manage your electric vehicle in terms of convenience and power consumption tracking. Cars are supposed to make your life easier, and an electric vehicle should be no exception. While it may take some getting used to at first, driving an electric vehicle is one of the best ways to begin substantially decreasing your carbon footprint. With a personal charging station, you can instantly start using your electric vehicle as if it were any other car, you've ever had, as long as you charge it regularly.
Agricultural Solar Power Systems
The sun's energy constantly bombards our planet. To put it in perspective, the total energy in the world's coals, oils, and natural gases are equivalent to the energy produced by only 20 hours of sunlight.
Using solar energy in agriculture can be beneficial, including lowering costs, improving self-sufficiency, and cutting emissions. Solar energy can help a farm save money on power and heating. They can be used to heat homes, livestock barns, greenhouses, and dry crops. Dairy businesses, pen cleaning, and houses can benefit from solar water heaters. Farm operations and remote water pumps, lighting, and electric fencing can be powered by photovoltaic systems (solar electric panels).
People can make changes to buildings and barns to use natural light instead of electricity. Extending electrical cables is sometimes more expensive than installing solar panels. At Coquitlam Solar Energy, we make sure to let you know of the best options for your requirements at the best price.
Marine Craft and RV Solar Power Systems
Large batteries in RVs and boats can be charged using solar power systems. Due to the limited amount of area available for a solar panel system with a capacity greater than 400 Watts, you shouldn't anticipate being able to operate all of the devices that would typically be required to run a typical home. Wind and solar power are unsuitable for running air conditioning or electric heating systems. These devices require much too much power to be supported by even a relatively large computer system. Aside from lighting and water pumps, many additional electronic items in a marine craft or RV are powered by solar energy.
Solar electric charging systems can be straightforward and small. Many people use them to keep their battery bank full while they leave their RV or boat unattended for a few months out of the year. They significantly extend the life of their batteries by trickle charging them during periods of inactivity. Batteries can self-discharge by 5% or more per month if left unattended. This discharging can be avoided by connecting a small solar power panel to the battery bank.
RV and boat owners in Greater Vancouver can turn to Coquitlam Solar Energy for solar solutions to meet their electricity needs. When it comes to solar systems for RVs or boats, we've been at the forefront for a long time. We're always excited about new ideas, driven by quality, and dedicated to making sure our customers are happy. We truly believe that solar energy has the potential to make RV and marine craft life more convenient and environmentally beneficial.
We have the perfect setup for your lifestyle, whether you're going to a nature park and need daily electricity or you're unfamiliar with solar power systems for marine craft and RV. Whether you need to install additional solar panels or improve the efficiency of your current system, we can help you out to the best of our abilities.
Solar Energy as Backup Power
People who want to keep their homes and businesses running when the grid goes down can use solar-powered battery backup systems instead of fossil-fuel generators.
Battery-backed solar PV systems function in the same way as traditional generators, with the added benefit of providing clean, renewable energy to power your home during the day.
Batteries can be used to store extra solar power, or your utility meter can be turned reversed by using solar electricity. Then, if the utility grid goes down, your solar photovoltaic system provides energy independence via battery storage and the sun's power. Because the photovoltaic system automatically switches between solar and battery energy to operate critical loads like the refrigerators, television, lighting, and power sockets, day or night. You can make your battery last longer if you only use it to power a few things at a time.
You can save money on fossil fuel generators by adding batteries to a new or old solar PV system. While generators make a lot of noise and emit fumes, batteries don't make noise or fumes. Here at Coquitlam Solar Energy, we will guide you through the whole process of installing the correct solar powered battery backup for your needs. Our expert technicians will be with you from inquiry, assessment to installation.
Permitting, Consultation and Design Packages
People who want to keep their homes and businesses running when the grid goes down can use solar-powered battery backup systems instead of fossil-fuel generators.
Battery-backed solar PV systems function in the same way as traditional generators, with the added benefit of providing clean, renewable energy to power your home during the day.
Batteries can be used to store extra solar power, or your utility meter can be turned reversed by using solar electricity. Then, if the utility grid goes down, your solar photovoltaic system provides energy independence via battery storage and the sun's power. Because the photovoltaic system automatically switches between solar and battery energy to operate critical loads like the refrigerators, television, lighting, and power sockets, day or night. You can make your battery last longer if you only use it to power a few things at a time.
You can save money on fossil fuel generators by adding batteries to a new or old solar PV system. While generators make a lot of noise and emit fumes, batteries don't make noise or fumes. Here at Coquitlam Solar Energy, we will guide you through the whole process of installing the correct solar powered battery backup for your needs. Our expert technicians will be with you from inquiry, assessment to installation.