When designing, installing and testing a new solar power generation system, a lot of work goes into specifying the right PV materials to be used with the right mounting and routing hardware. The LeverEdge goes to extreme measures to ensure that the material providers we work with produce only the highest quality components at prices that our customers can afford. …
Little-Known Benefits of Solar Attic Fans
Solar attic fans work to keep air circulating throughout the warmer, less used parts of the home. Generally speaking, the idea is that by keeping warmer air from pooling in the attic, the entire home is made more energy efficient. What’s more, because many attic fans are solar powered, there is no ongoing cost to run them. If these reasons …
What to Look for in a Pool Pump
Envision this: it’s a beautiful day, and you and the family are out relaxing by the pool. You’ve spent a lot of time, money, and energy outfitting the perfect pool area, complete with water features, a filtration system, and high-quality accessories. So, you’d probably be less than pleased to see your filtration system, water features and spa jets suddenly stop …
What is PV Monitoring, and Why Does It Matter?
Solar power systems are investments that are worth protecting. That means more than just opting for the installation warranty or ensuring correct product selection and integration. It also means staying ahead of the curve by anticipating potential system issues before they become more costly, saving you time and money in the long run. This is precisely why PV monitoring is …
Solar Pool Heating Versus Traditionally Heated Pools
When it comes to the comfort afforded by your pool, having heated water to swim in is a luxurious, highly sought-after way to enhance an existing investment in a quality recreational swimming area for your family. Depending on the method used to heat an average sized, residential swimming pool, you could be spending as much as $10 an hour to …
Is Solar Water Heating Right for Me?
When we consider the various ways that we can harness energy from the sun, there are two principle methods that most all collection efforts fall into: thermal energy collection and photovoltaic energy collection. Thermal collection refers to capturing heat from sunlight, not necessarily electricity. Photovoltaic (also known simply as PV) energy collection involves using sunlight to charge ions in a …
How Can the Sun Help You Take a Shower?
There are few things in life as satisfying as a nice, hot shower. When we think about domestic water systems, we typically think about a plumbing network that serves the entire home, all connected to a centrally-located hot water heater that is constantly working to keep hot water available at all hours of the day. Heating hot water for domestic …