Home Solar Electricity - Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

The Ultimate in Solar Power

For the homeowner who wants the ultimate in solar lifestyle and the benefits that come with it, a photovoltaic (PV) system is the most advanced option available. Unlike other types of solar panels, photovoltaic collectors actually convert the energy of the sun into electricity and can power an entire house. Homeowners using photovoltaic systems will enjoy freedom from high electricity bills and the comfort of knowing that they are helping the planet and making the country more secure. Cash flow produced by an investment in a photovoltaic system for your home is as good as or better than any other traditional investment available and we can prove it (link to investing in solar)! Photovoltaic systems qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Rebate. Several local utilities have incentive programs for photovoltaic systems.

Solar Electricity Has Never Been More Affordable

Photovoltaic electricity production has been the fastest growing energy technology over the last decade. Its reliability and performance have never been better. Because of technological advances, more brands in the market and larger scale production of components, owning a photovoltaic system has never been more affordable.

Nobody has more Expertise than Superior Solar

Superior Solar Systems has more experience in photovoltaic installations than any other solar company in the Orlando area. Since 1984 Superior Solar has installed thousands of systems and has an unsurpassed reputation for dependability and reliability. We field test every collector and component part of the systems we sell at our headquarters in Longwood, Florida. The only people you meet anytime during the sales, installation and servicing of your system will be employees of Superior Solar. We do not use subcontractors. For a complete list of why you should choose Superior Solar for your photovoltaic system click here

Benefits of generating your own electricity by installing a home photovoltaic system

Environmental benefits

• It is the cleanest power generating technology available and produces no pollution
• Produces no greenhouse gas

Economic benefits

• Generates enough electricity for the whole house with little or no utility company electric
• Adds value to home
• Provides returns on initial investment from 14-16% annually (see solar investment)
• Qualifies for 30% Federal Tax credit
• Solar equipped homes sell 2x’s as fast as non-solar homes

How Photovoltaic solar works

Photovoltaic solar produces electricity by using solar cells to convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity, Photons in the sunlight hit the solar panels and are absorbed by semiconducting materials such as silicon. Electrons are then freed from the semiconducting material creating electricity. Because of the configuration of the solar cells the electricity flows in a specific direction. An inverter installed with the PV solar system converts the direct current to alternating current (ac) that can be used for household applications.

There are two types of photovoltaic solar systems:

Grid tied system- This system is designed to operate in conjunction with your utility company and uses an inverter to distribute the electricity. When your home produces more electricity than it needs the excess electricity is fed back to the power grid essentially making your electrical meter spinning backward.

Stand alone systems- This type of photovoltaic system is designed to stand independent of the power grid. The simplest form of a stand alone system is called a direct coupled PV system and does not utilize a battery. Since they do not have batteries for storage they can only function while there is sunlight. A typical application for a direct coupled PV system is an attic ventilation system.

Typically, stand alone systems use batteries to store energy and are used in remote locations away from the energy grid. They may also be used in conjunction with power generators or other types of clean energy generators like wind turbines.