Other Services

In addition to the design of solar electric systems, our services include:

• Solar Hot Water
  Water heating is an easy and low cost way to use solar energy. Find out about solar products here.
  
  
• Performance monitoring
  Keeping track of the output and performance of you solar electric system is essential, especially for larger systems. We work with Fat Spaniel remote monitoring systems, Fronius and SMA web-based displays, and remote indoor displays. You can access the information about your solar electric system via the web or on wireless devices, such as Palm and Apple’s iPhone. Generate performance reports and automated service calls.

• Battery Backup and Emergency Power
  Have electricity when the grid goes out. Electricity stored in batteries can provide power day and night. If there’s sunshine you can run indefinitely. Provide power for selected circuits, such as kitchen, office, lighting, water system, or power your entire property.
  
  
• Maintenance, repair and warranty service
  We recommend service for your existing solar electric system, such as solar panel cleaning, operation inspection and tune-up, and warranty work on inverters and panels.


• Public Speaking and Education
  Solar Mike is available to speak to your community or professional group about solar energy. His presentations highlight how solar energy works and can be used to power our homes and communities. He shares his unique perspective on the booming solar market, and where to find jobs in the solar industry. Solar Mike occassionally offers classes and tours of his home.