Solar

One of the most abundant natural and clean renewable resources is solar energy. Nova Sun Powers offers 2-types of active solar systems: solar photovoltaic and solar thermal (heating).

Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

Solar PV has been around since the late 1800’s. The word, photovoltaic, comes from the Greek words, photo, meaning light, and voltaic, meaning volt. Solar PV modules are made up of cells that convert the sun’s light or solar radiation into electricity. The cells are made up of layers of semi-conducting material, typically silicon-based, and when the sunlight hits these cells, electrons are released from their atomic bonds producing an electrical current. The more intense the light, the greater the amount of electricity is produced, meaning that solar PV modules will also produce electricity on cloudy days, as only daylight, not direct sunlight is required. Of even more interest for the Canadian climate, is that PV cells perform better at lower temperatures.

• Some of the benefits of solar PV include:
• Quiet
• Releases no harmful emissions or pollution
• Safe and reliable (estimated lifespan over 30 years)
• Recyclable – their parts can be reused
• No maintenance

Solar PV systems are ideal with off-grid remote homes, cottages, lodges, and camps. They can also be grid-tied, reducing utility bills. Solar PV can be used in almost any remote application, such as telecommunications stations, highway signage, water pumping, etc. Another advantage is that solar PV systems are custom designed and modular. They can be grouped together as an array in series or parallel to provide any power requirements. The amount of space available, the peak load demands, the battery bank, and inverter ultimately dictate the size of a PV array.

All solar PV panels offered by Nova Sun Power are approved for use in Canada and can be used in both off-grid and grid-tied applications.  We offer the following solar PV panels:

 
• Kyocera:  Nova Sun Power has been supplying Kyocera solar PV panels since its inception in 1996.  Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan and founded in 1959, Kyocera uses advanced cell-processing technology and automated production facilities to produce highly efficient multi-crystal photovoltaic modules.  Kyocera offers a 20-year warranty and their modules are cUL-listed making them ideal for both on grid and off grid applications.


•   Solarworld:  Solarworld has production facilities located in Germany and United States.  They are the largest solar PV manufacturer in the United States since 1977, offering a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty.  Offering cUL-listed modules for on-grid and off-gird applications, they established the SolarMaterials recycling subsidiary in 2001 recycling whole obsolete modules.