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Solar Electric Fact Sheets & Case Studies


Solar energy can be converted directly to electricity with photovoltaic (PV) cells. As light strikes the PV cell, it creates an electrical potential that generates a current of electricity.

Listed below are various fact sheets and other information sources on the subject of solar energy.

Check out the Focus on Energy Guide to Solar Electric Systems (Acrobat Reader Required)
     Focus on Energy Guide to Solar Electric Systems

Look here for a guide to installing a renewable energy system on your property, information on site assessments and a brief summary of the Incentives and Grants that the Renewable Energy Program offers.
     Renewable Energy Projects: Guiding You Through The Process
     Assess Your Property's Renewable Energy Potential
     Renewable Program Incentives and Grants

     A sustainable energy checklist for green communities

     Zero Net Energy: Policies and Projects

Solar electric systems are becoming increasingly practical for residential use. They help to minimize your carbon footprint, protect the environment and save money in the long-term. With Cash-Back Rewards from Focus on Energy, these systems are also becoming increasingly affordable.
     Visit the Solar Home to see how a solar electric system works!


Fact Sheets (Acrobat Reader Required)

     Federal Tax Incentives

     Grid Connected Solar Electric System

     Building New Homes that are Ready for Solar Energy Systems

     Constructing commercial buildings to be solar-electric ready

     Flying a Solar Flag: Pole-Mounted Renewable

     Selecting a solar electric system for a commercial building rooftop

     Introducing renewable energy into Wisconsin schools

     Solar energy for nonprofits: Local governments, schools and community-oriented organizations

     A sustainable energy checklist for green communities

     Zero Net Energy: Policies and Projects

     The Benefits and Costs of Large Commercial Solar Electric Systems

     Farming the Sun: Small-scale solar technologies for agriculture

     Solar Electricity in Architecture

     Sun Powered Homes Off Grid


Case Studies (Acrobat Reader Required)

     Sun Helps Troy Gardens Bloom: Unique project combines renewable energy with affordable housing

     Solar in the City: Wolter

     Comfort and Cost Savings from Clean Energy: Solar energy for new homes (Bircher Home)

     Renewable Heat for a Dream Home: Davenport Home

     Learning from the sun: UW Green Bay goes solar

     Owning a PV/Wind Hybrid System: Being Your Own Utility

     Clean Energy is Good for Business: Ritger Law Office

     Zero Net Energy: Policies and Projects



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