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Solar Electric (PV) Panels
Solar 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
The 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.
SunPower Elite Dealer
Independent Power Systems is proud to be a SunPower Elite Dealer and winner of the SunPower Intelegant Award. Read more about the advantages of working with a SunPower Elite Dealer in Colorado and Montana. The Intelegant Award is given for technical excellence and aesthetic appeal in residential solar design and installation. Read the press release here (opens in a new window).
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Contact IPS
IPS Colorado
1501 Lee Hill Rd. #24
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0115
colorado@solarips.com
IPS Montana
810 N. Wallace, Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 406-587-5295
montana@solarips.com
Take the Solar Tour
We love showing off our work, drop by and take a tour of the award-winning solar neighborhood right in our back yard. Give us a call at (303) 443-0115 or sign up here.
Memberships & Associations
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (opens in a new window), is the premier renewable energy testing and standards board. IPS is proud to have 5 NABCEP certified installers on staff in Bozeman and Boulder.
The Montana Renewable Energy Association (opens in a new window), which organized in November 2000 in Butte, hope to expand the use of renewable energy technologies; affect public policy in favor of renewable energy; and educate and inform residents about the benefits and uses of renewable energy.
The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (opens in a new window), represents and serves energy professionals and renewable energy users. We promote the use of solar energy and conservation to improve the environment and create a sustainable future.
The Boulder Green Building Guild (BGBG) (opens in a new window), is a non-profit trade organization representing a wide range of leaders in the green building movement.
The Center for ReSource Conservation (opens in a new window), formerly the Boulder Energy Conservation Center (BECC), was founded in 1976 by group of community minded citizens seeking ways to help reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources.
The Southwest Montana Building Industry Association SWMBIA strives to create an environment where all Montanans have access to affordable housing. We are concerned professionals working with pride and integrity to provide the ’American Dream’ of homeownership for everyone. It is our desire to help everyone in southwest Montana to achieve this goal. SWMBIA is a member of the NAHB National Green Building Program. (link opens in a new window).
Rockies Go Solar!
Did you know the solar experts at IPS installed the solar electric system that helps power Coors Field? Monitor the energy output of the Coors Field scoreboard in real-time. Read the press release here (opens in new window).