Renewable Energy Systems
The technology used in renewable energy systems is rapidly improving and with demand increasing, more and more suppliers are bringing innovative systems to the marketplace. The best news is that the price of most of these systems is coming down and almost all of our Client's ask us to examine the use of these systems on their projects. The considerations shown below are based on our experience with renewable energy systems, but with rapid technological advances, all systems should be given a close look during the design phase of your project.
- Electricity generation
- Wind turbines
- HOA and County restrictions must allow their use
- Efficient and cost effective in windy areas where turbine can extend above 30°
- Compliments PV panels
- Photovoltaic panels (PV)
- Efficient and cost effective on sites with Southerly exposure
- Compliments wind turbines
- Wind turbines
- Warm water generation
- Roof mounted solar panels
- Efficient and cost effective if added to home during construction
- Roof mounted solar panels
- Heating and Cooling systems
- Geothermal heat exchange systems
- Efficient and cost effective in mild climates and when used with traditional low-velocity forced air systems
- Efficient but not cost effective in cold climates or with hydronic in-floor heating systems.
- Geothermal heat exchange systems
