Author archive: greenpowerguy
Renewable Energy Credits (REC) and Carbon Offsets
What is a renewable energy credit (REC)? A renewable energy credit (sometimes referred to as a renewable energy certificate or “greentag”) is an environmental commodity that represents the added value, environmental benefits and cost of renewable energy and sustainability programs above conventional methods of producing electricity, namely burning coal and…
Load Management
Delivering EV Charging While Minimizing Installation Requirements and/or Electricity Costs Deliver EV Charging While Minimizing Installation Requirements and/or Electricity Costs Smart Load Management is software that allows organizations to add EV charging stations to their properties without incurring major electrical upgrades or increasing electrical capacity. Adding more panels, circuits and…
Backup Power | Solar Charged Batteries
The following is a brief outline (with diagrams and images) for creating your own portable solar panel emergency power station that is small enough to be stored inconspicuously on most patios. How to Build a Solar Energy Generator for Emergency Backup Power You can make your own home or office…
Our Approach
Making potential a reality … The Green Power Systems mission/vision is that environmental stewardship can be responsible, accountable, and profitable. We call this principle Win3 … for win, win, win. If the customer wins, our company will win, and our planet will win. We design, install, and manage sustainable integrated technologies…
Community Outreach
(Workshops, Keynotes, Brown Bag Luncheons) Our fast-paced, highly focused presentations are designed to provide specific training needed by professionals looking to reduce or eliminate their utility overhead. We always include updates on current trends, such as implementation of the latest energy legislation, and building commissioning basics. Our programs review technical,…
Photovoltaic
Solar Energy (Photovoltaics or PV) Understanding 3 Popular Solar Technologies Solar power’s popularity continues to grow every year, and along with that popularity, the number of solar technologies has grown. Three of the most popular solar technologies are: Photovoltaic solar panels Thin film solar panels Solar thermal panels Figuring out…
Microturbines & Biomass
Microgas Turbines The deregulation of the electricity generation and natural gas industries in North America has led to the introduction of a number of new technologies for distributed power generation. For example, a handful of companies are offering inexpensive, self-contained power generation units based on small gas turbine engines. These…
Solutions | Energy Analysis & Site Survey
Call us Toll Free: (855) 202-1976 The solar energy (Photovoltaic or PV) system can produce electricity without the use of any type of fossil fuel. Thus it does not discharge any toxic fumes, noxious emissions, or anything. That’s why we call it a “Green Power System”. We know the decision…