Complete Stand-Alone Solar Electric Power Systems

The solar electric energy systems on this page are Examples of our complete Stand-alone solar power systems complete with the charge controllers, disconnects, and inverter mounted and pre-wired.

We also have systems designed strictly for Utility intertie applications that use no batteries and are designed to enable Net Metering (lowering your power bill) with your utility company. We will work with your contractor or architect for developing specifications on a system for a specific project.

The budgetary examples below of stand-alone type systems include solar panels ready-to-mount with all mounts and mounting hardware. Wiring needed for connecting the modules to the control panel and the control panel to the batteries and batteries are not included. A gas or diesel burning generator may be used with these systems if desired to add electricity for days when heavier electrical use than normal occurs. Wind generators may also be used in the same system to boost your power input.

The systems' equipment components are designed to meet NEC (National Electric Code) requirements and use UL® Listed system components .

While installing the pre-engineered hardware is straightforward for anyone capable, we can only recommend that you have a qualified electrician connect the wiring. Although it is not complicated, the safety factor is always in proper wiring of any electrical system or appliance. A section of the NEC code is dedicated to photovoltaic systems and another on DC wiring. The components' wiring specifications are supplied from the manufacturer on each component. We are capable of designing and handling the installations of the systems we sell world-wide.

Solar modules used in these systems produce DC current and are available in sizes fromm 55 to 185 watts.  Each module is individually tested and labeled with a 20 or 25-year output warranty by the manufacturer.  Your choice of roof, ground or top-of-pole mounts.  This hardware system and the modules it supports are rated to withstand winds up to 125 MPH and up to 1 inch hail.

We also design complete solar electric systems with Sharp, BP, Shell, Kyocera and Evergreen solar electric panels. The life expectancy of a solar electric panel is 40+ years.

Your local area's average full sun hours per day multiplied by the system's rated output wattage will be close to the average electrical power yield per day. Full sun hours equate to kWH/meter² on these maps.  Line and storage system losses must also be calculated-we do that. You can use the link below to find your area's average Full Sun Hours.

U.S. Solar Radiation Resource Maps

You must also know the watt hours of power that you will average using per day to choose a system. Use our calculators page below to help estimate your energy needs or let us help.

If your total AC loads that are to be run simultaneously should exceed the 4000 watt continuous rated output of the inverter we can stack two interfaced for greater peak output capacity.  These systems are equipped with one Xantrex SW4000 inverter. An electric-crank fossil-fuel generator may be automatically cranked by a generator controller whenever a user-determined low battery voltage level is sensed. The inverter has a built in efficient battery charger that will quickly charge the battery bank from a gas, propane or diesel generator's 120 volt output if/when needed.  A system can be designed for higher continuous and surge output using larger inverters. The complete power center is now UL® Listed.

If your power requirements are not met by one of these systems,we will be happy to custom design a system to meet your specific needs!  Use the calculators page below to assist in estimating your energy needs (watt hours per day).

Remember: Rated array output X full sun hours per day equals approximate average watt hours/day production.

Using the most energy efficienct appliances available and compact fluorescent lighting is critical to keep your system cost reasonable.

 Remember - You can light three rooms with compact flourescent bulbs using the same electricity as you would to light one room with an average incandescent bulb!

Systems:

System 1: Rated output of 480 watts in full sun. List $8,950. - SALE $7,690.* 

System 2: Rated output of 960 watts in full sun. List $12,650. - SALE $10,990.* 

System 3: Rated output of 1440 wattsin full sun . List $16,300.  - SALE $14,375.* 

System 4: Rated output of 1920 watts in full sun. List $19,900.  - SALE $17,630.* 

System 5: Rated output of 2400 watts in full sun. List $23,500.  - SALE $20,900.* 

System 6: Rated output of 2800 watts in full sun. List $27,600.  - SALE $24,585.* 

System 7: Rated output of 3360 watts in full sun. List $31,200.  - SALE $27,875.* 

System 8: Rated output of 3840 watts in full sun. List $34,800.  - SALE $30,190.* 

System 9: Rated output of 4320 watts in full sun. List $37,400.  - SALE $33,505.* 

System 10: Rated output of 4800 watts in full sun. List $40,690.  - SALE $35,770.*

*Battery banks must be sized and priced separately for stand alone systems. Most systems we sell are designed for specific needs and the above examples are only for rough budgetary estimating. We can supply contractors with competitive wholesale pricing.