System Components

Solar Electric (PV) Panels

solar panelSolar electric panels convert light into electricity. They are made of semi conducting materials. The panels absorb the sun's light. The energy from the light frees the electrons from the semiconducting atoms. The electrons are then able to flow through wires producing electricity. The
electricity is produced without the help of any moving parts. We use solar panels from Sunpower and Kyocera. All the panels we use have been thoroughly tested for resistance to hail and wind damage.

Inverters

inverterThe electricity produced by the solar panels flows through wires to the inverter. The inverter changes the DC(Direct Current) electricity produced by the panel into the AC (Alternating Current) electricity used by your home. We use inverters from Sunpower, Xantrex, Sunny Boy, and PVPowered.

Mounting Equipment

The solar array is typically attached to a roof. Where shading or architectural details make roof mounting impractical, a pole mount can be used instead. IPS uses a weather and corrosion resistantmounting structure designed to withstand the extreme wind and snow we get here in Colorado. Rafter anchor points are triple sealed. We use mounting equipment from Unirac, and Direct Power and Water.

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