Another Home Goes “Net Zero”

A “Net Zero” energy building means that the total energy produced by the solar panel system covers ALL of the building’s energy consumption for both electricity and water heating. Bright Light Solar helped a residential home go “net zero” with the completion of a combination solar energy and solar hot water 6Kw (Kilowatt) system.

This home, located in Newington, will no longer need to use conventional energy and will be completely solar dependent. The completed system looked like this:

There are many benefits to a “Net Zero” home. Besides not being dependent on the conventional grid, you will see drastic reductions in your water heating and electric bills. There are also added rebates and tax incentives for “Net Zero” homes and businesses.

Here is what the customer, Dr. James, had to say about his installation:

"Your crew did a very good job. We are very happy with all the work they have done and the systems we have." - Dr. James. B.

Would you like to see your home or business go “Net Zero?” Contact Bright Light Solar today to learn what we can do for your energy costs!

Passive Solar Home Owner Goes Greener With Solar Panels

There is a green trend in building design called passive solar building design. This type of design entails building a house or building so that it collects solar heat in the winter and rejects solar heat in the summer. Typically this is achieved by window placement, type of windows used, thermal insulation, shading, and thermal mass. Buildings can be retrofitted with these features or built with these features incorporated into the original building plans.

The reason for passive solar building design is to utilize as much natural heat as possible without the use of solar panels. It can also be done to reduce the amount of solar panels needed to take a building “off the grid.”

A passive solar home in Manchester, NH came to Bright Light Solar for assistance in taking the next step in going green. With the installation of a 3Kw (Kilowatt) system this home is now utilizing solar energy to cover ALL of their electric usage.

Here is the finished installation:

This home required fewer solar panels to become completely solar dependent because of its passive solar building design. Our customer could not be happier with the completed system:

"Our meter started spinning backwards from day one. Lenn Johnson [Bright Light Solar’s trusted electrician] was absolutely great explaining things  to us and walking us through."

Whether you have already built your home with going green in mind or are looking to start the green process, Bright Light Solar is here to help! Contact us to find out how you can save on your energy costs!

One Solar Panel System, Zero Electric Bills

Bright Light Solar completed another successful solar panel installation for a residential customer in Alexandria, NH. The completion of this 7 Kw (Kilowatt) system has completely satisfied this customer’s electricity needs.

The completed system was installed using a ground mount. A steel frame is cemented into the ground. The frame is installed so that the solar panels will be facing the sunniest location on the property. Panels are attached to the top of the frame. The finished project at this location looked like this:

 

Ground mounted solar panels are a great option for those with open land. As mentioned in a previous post, those with large amounts of land or rooftop space can create a “solar farm.” A solar farm is when someone installs solar panels for the sole purpose of generating solar energy to return to the grid and earn rebates. Not only will the panels cover the host’s energy costs, the host can earn extra money with the excess solar energy it generates.

Here is what our customer had to say about the recent installation:

“We love our system and the crew was wonderful to work with. We have three referrals for you already."- Jenny T.

With the average electric bill in the state of New Hampshire in 2012 being $98.80, that can add up to some serious savings over time. (EIA, 2013) Bright Light Solar also ensured that this customer received as many rebates and tax incentives as possible to reduce total costs.

Tired of paying for electric? Contact Bright Light Solar today to reduce your energy costs!