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Everyday, more and more people switch to electrical solar power – or photovoltaic. This form of solar power converts the sun’s light into electricity. For many homeowners and businesses, the sun’s light is an abundant resource that will dramatically reduce your energy bills.
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How it works?
Solar photovoltaic panels convert the sun’s light into electrical energy. The panels use a positive and negative layer to create an electrical field that captures photons emitted by the sun’s light. Once captured, these photons release their electrons which provide clean electricity.
Our Products
The Energy Efficiency Experts™ at Gem are willing to work with any product that you want. However, from our research we recommend the following brands.
- Canadian Solar
- Evergreen Solar
- Solectria Renewables
- Enphase
Why go solar PV?
Every minute, enough energy from the sun reaches the Earth to meet the world’s energy demand for a whole year. By capturing this natural source of energy, a solar PV system prevents damage to the environment and can dramatically cut your energy bill. Savings can be up to 100% or more depending on system size.
Tax Benefits
If you decide to invest in solar photovoltaic energy, you may pay less than what you expect. Federal and state governments, as well as your local utility companies, may offer a combination of tax incentives and rebates to cut the cost by nearly 50% or more. Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, you are eligible for these huge benefits.
Application
Resources
Check out the following websites for more information on solar photovoltaic systems:
U.S. Department of Energy – PV
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