WHAT IS PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER?
The Energy Information Administration, which gives “official energy statistics from the U.S. Government” says that photovoltaic devices, or solar devices, use semiconducting materials that take the sunlight and convert it directly into energy. Almost all U.S. regions have access to solar power that can be accessed and used.
The U.S. Department of energy says that these photovoltaic cells are made of materials such as crystalline silicone or other thin-film materials. Photovoltaic power is the same that generates your watch or hand-held calculator. It can also generate large amounts of power for the electric grid. And, it can do anything in between.
HOW CAN I USE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER IN MY HOME OR BUSINESS?
Therefore, solar photovoltaic panels are a perfect addition to a home or business, in its roofing system or otherwise. The energy it produces can meet nearly 100 percent of your annual electric needs, by installing a 2-kilowatt photovoltaic system.
More and more, homeowners and commercial business owners are realizing the value of solar roofing systems. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “Energy-efficient buildings are better buildings. They help the environment and our nation, improving our energy security, as well as the everyday lives of Americans.”
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