Photovoltaics | Northeast Solar & Wind Power, LLC

Replace your old roof shingles with solar shingles!
Looks and acts like a regular asphalt shingle while producing electricity.

Thin film PV, roll it out on to any roof or surface and start producing electricity.

Hydro storage for solar and/or wind energy base load power.

PV awnings shading buildings and parking lots.

Powering all electric vehicles with 100% renewable energy from PV.

PV panels saving soldiers lives in Afghanistan by powering computers and other electric devices. These panels reduce diesel fuel consumption of generators from 20 gallons per day to 2.5 gallons per day.

Necessary electrical conservation and efficiency improvements before installing a PV system.

Please see the Energy Saving Steps page to reduce your electricity consumption before implementing PV

Before considering a Solar PV System on your home or business electrical energy conservation and efficiency should be implemented to its maximum potential. Electrical energy conservation and efficiency is presently the most economical way to reduce the electrical consumption in any building in the USA There are hundreds of non complicated low cost ways any home or business can reduce their electrical consumption and it all starts with an energy audit.

Consider Solatube or bringing in natural light into your home or business. Nothing is more efficient than turning the lights off and enjoying natural light in your home or office. Most energy experts agree USA electrical consumption can be reduced a minimum of 30% from its present level of consumption just through energy conservation and efficiency improvements.

PV and Net- Zero Buildings

PV is a necessary renewable energy systems that will make any building a net zero building.
Net Zero buildings are allowed to be connected to the grid (grid tied system) and can draw grid power when needed.
Grid power minus energy from a buildings renewable energy systems or system must be zero or less.
The cost of PV in the US has been decreasing in the last ten years and the technology and or performance of PV has been increasing.

Tax Credits:

Federal tax credits are 30% with no cap and State tax credits are 25% with a seven thousand dollar cap. Some utilities also offer incentives for PV in the form of dollars per KWH added capacity to the Grid. It is recommended that before you invest in a renewable PV energy system you first consult a tax expert on renewable energy tax credits.

Requirements for PV Facts:

Your roof must be in good condition and the location of your panels either on your roof or ground mounted must be unshaded. Unlike SHWS panels PV will not perform to customer satisfaction unless in direct sunlight. PV panels peak direct current (DC) voltage is directly proportional to the direct sunlight shining on these panels.

PV Non Grid Tie and Hybrid Systems Facts:

These systems are not economically feasible because of the cost of storing electricity and the high cost of the other electric equipment needed associated with being off the grid . The cost of bringing the grid to your home or business in most cases has to exceed installing a non grid tie hybrid system.