• The first solar cell was discovered by William Adams in 1876
• The two main areas of production associated with solar power, making electricity and heating.
• Solar panels contain Photovoltaic Cells, also known as solar cells, which create the reaction necessary to turn light into an electrical current.
• Solar energy is measured in kilo-watt hours.
• Solar energy can be stored and used even at night or under cloud cover.
• Solar power is the most popular form of alternative energy in the U.S.
• Solar energy usage has increased 20 percent per year for the past 15 years, thanks to rapidly falling prices and gains in efficiency.

There are many short and long term benefits in installing solar panels on your home or business. Before  going solar there are many technical factors that must be considered. Contact G&S Electric for information on solar projects, site evaluation, project planning, system design and training.

If you are interested in learning more about solar power for your home or business G&S Electric is offering a 1.5 hour seminar on March 3^rd.  Join the discussion to learn about the factors that make solar a good choice for power. Contact the Valley Permaculture Alliance for more information.

The installed system, a 25kw DC commercial solar system, is designed to power large commercial buildings and reduce energy costs. The project also demonstrates to the community and union members IBEW Local 640’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The project was designed to injected money back into the economy using union member installers and only American made solar products.

During the planning process special design considerations were made to preserve the buildings historical status, as the building is registered as an architectural landmark in Phoenix. Designers and installers took special care to ensure the panels were placed in a custom design as not to detract from the building aesthetic appeal.

The President of G & S says “I am honored that we were asked to do this by the Local 640 as Jaysen Fails (Owner of G & S Electric) has been a member of this union for over 32 years. He started his first day of work with this union over 32 years ago where he completed his apprenticeship.”

G & S Electric offers both commercial and residential solar installation in Arizona. If you are interesting in renewing your environmental commitment to green business practices or are looking to save on your electric bill at home, we can provide you with solar installation in Arizona. Contact us to learn more about solar installation in Arizona.

The HVAC upgrades are responsible for increasing the districts energy efficiency and integrating green and sustainable technology into their facilities. The HVAC renovations will deliver a system designed to operate under a wide range of weather, occupancy and building use conditions to provide an ideal learning and teaching environment. The project included:

Upgrading over 200 HVAC units into energy efficient rated units

How does this help: As much as half of all energy used goes to heating and cooling. The high efficiency units are designed to use less energy with increased performance. The units also provide a healthier environment for students, teachers, staff, and parents as the improved filtration technology reduces fungus, mold, and virus particulates in the air and filter out nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and other air pollutants.

Upgrading over 20 variable frequency drives

How does this help: Variable frequency drives are used in ventilation systems in schools. Variable frequency motors on fans save energy by allowing the volume of air moved to match the system demand. As AC motor driven applications do not require full speed, energy can be saved by controlling the motor with a variable speed drive. The energy cost savings due to this upgrade are significant as the motor is consuming only 25% as much power.

Upgrading to High Efficiency Boilers

How does this help: Boilers are designed to heat water and provide either hot water or steam for heating. Steam boilers operate at a high temperature and are generally not very efficient. By upgrading the boilers to become highly efficient more of the energy can be turned into heat and less of it is lost or escapes. The high efficiency boilers that were installed used about 10% less energy than a standard boiler.

The improved HVAC system will help the Marana School District achieve greater energy savings while requiring minimal maintenance. G & S Electric is proud to help the Marana School District reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient.

If you are interested in replacing older or inefficient HVAC equipment to lower your energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint contact G & S Electric, serving all of Arizona’s solar and HVAC needs.

Over 8,750 panels each rated at 230 watts DC or more have been installed as part of an overall effort to by ASU to transition to renewable energy systems for its power. G&S Electric has retrofitted 16 buildings at the ASU Tempe campus which are now equipped with solar panels including the Carson Student Athletic Center, the Hayden Library, and the Student Services buildings. The system will generate over 3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually. The average home in Tempe uses 9,400 kWh per year.

ASU has developed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) where the system is owned by investors and they sell the created power back to ASU at a fixed price.

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]]> http://gselectricinc.com/g-s-electric-provides-sun-devils-with-solar-power-for-campus/feed 0 http://gselectricinc.com/do-you-support-local-companies-first http://gselectricinc.com/do-you-support-local-companies-first#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:56:48 +0000 admin http://gselectricinc.com/?p=123 G&S Electric would like to thank Cave Creek Unified School District and Marana Schools for using Arizona Contractors for their HVAC upgrades. G&S Electric has started work on these projects as of 6/27/11. We expanded our workforce to ensure this project will be completed before the new school year. When Arizona Schools choose local Contractors, more money flows into our economy and from that we all win. For more information on how to help boost our economy visit www.localfirstaz.com and read about shifting the way you shop.

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