Author archive: greenpowerguy
24 Hour Emergency Roofing Repair
My roof is damaged – now what do I do? Pursuing a claim without a professional who understands how insurance companies work would be like going to court without a lawyer or performing surgery on yourself. But you don’t have to go it alone, contact GPS today and make sure you…
Why Solar Panels
Residential | Why Go Solar There are now more than 1.6 million solar installations in the United States … Why? $avings Every Month. Solar electric panels allow you to reduce or eliminate your electric bill. Hedge Against Rate Hikes. End unnecessary price increases and unpredictable rate hikes by generating your own free green power….
How many panels do I need?
Wondering how many solar panels you would need to offset your currently monthly electric bill? Yes, solar panels have an initial cost … and after roughly 9+ years you would reach a break-even (payback) point … and after that your solar panels would continue (30-40 year expected life) to be…
PV Convergence
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Convergence occurs when multiple reflective glass panels simultaneously reflect the sun to one point with an intensity greater than that of direct sunlight. In July 2017 the City of London issued a Solar Convergence Planning Advice Note (PAN) following over-heating problems caused by the concave façade of…
Solar Resale Values
With more than one million solar energy systems installed on residential rooftops across the country, buying or selling a solar home is getting more and more common. Just like a renovated kitchen or a finished basement increases a home’s value, solar has been shown to boost home valuation and shorten…
Backup Power | Watts Used by Appliance
Assure you have the electricity when you need it! HOW MANY WATTS DO YOU NEED? The speed (amps) and pressure (volts) of electricity are measured as watts (Amps * Volts = Watts). So a 60 watt light bulb uses 120 Volts times 0.5 Amps for each hour it is left running (typically 7PM to midnight…
Where Will The Solar Panels Be Located?
GPS builds and co-locates our Community Solar Panels through guaranteed easements with local businesses and properties who will sign a 25 year power purchase agreement to buy the kWh’s that the solar panels produce. OFF-SITE: We can offer this program to households nationwide since GPS monitors and maintains the solar panels OFF-SITE so…
Solar FAQ
PhotoVoltaics (Solar Electricity) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is a photovoltaic or solar electric system? Solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) systems use the sun’s energy to make electricity. PV technology produces direct current electricity by collecting electrons freed by the interaction between sunlight and the semiconductor materials in a PV…