Solar Energy
Civilizations have harnessed solar energy over the centuries, all using different methods. Solar energy is the most readily available renewable energy on Earth, however only a slight percentage of it is used. Solar energy can be used to heat both homes and water. Wesco can provide you with a Solar energy solution to augment your current heating system. Today's solar systems are very affordable and have a short return-on-investment. In addition, both the Federal and Local Governments are providing rebates for solar initiatives. We will monitor such programs and make that available on this internet site. Not only will you save money on energy costs, but you'll also reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Solar Hot Water
- Proven Technology
- Reduce Carbon Emissions
- 30% Federal Tax Credit
- 20%-30% Savings on Heating Fuel
- Affordable Systems Under $10,000
- Virtually Free Energy for the Life of the System
Solar energy can be converted to thermal (or heat) energy and used to
- Heat water – for use in homes, buildings, or swimming pools
- Heat spaces – inside greenhouses, homes, and other buildings
Solar energy can be converted to electricity in two ways
- Photovoltaic (PV devices) or “solar cells” – change sunlight directly into electricity. PV systems are often used in remote locations that are not connected to the electric grid. They are also used to power watches, calculators, and lighted road signs
- Solar Power Plants - indirectly generate electricity when the heat from solar thermal collectors is used to heat a fluid which produces steam that is used to power generator. Out of the 15 known solar electric generating units operating in the United States at the end of 2006, 10 of these are in California, and 5 in Arizona. No statistics are being collected on solar plants that produce less than 1 megawatt of electricity, so there may be smaller solar plants in a number of other states