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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. The sun's energy can also be used to create heat with solar collectors. Solar collectors harness the sun's energy and turn it into heat to warm water or building space.

Listed below are various fact sheets and other information sources on the subject of solar energy. Please note that the information is listed by residential and business use.

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

Interested in implementing a renewable energy project, but are not sure what the process is? This fact sheet outlines the steps involved in preparing for your renewable energy system.
     Renewable Energy Projects: Guiding You Through The Process

This fact sheet describes what a site assessment is, what the benefits and costs are and how to obtain a site assessment for your location.
     Assess Your Property's Renewable Energy Potential


Fact Sheets (Acrobat Reader Required)

     Residential Solar Energy Tax Credit

     Grid Connected Solar Electric System

     Constructing commercial buildings to be solar-electric ready

     Flying a Solar Flag: Pole-Mounted Renewable

     Building New Homes that are Ready for Solar Energy Systems

     The Benefits and Costs of Large Commercial Solar Electric Systems

     Solar Energy for Local Governments

     Solar Electricity in Schools

     Solar Electricity in Architecture

     Farming the Sun: Small-scale solar technologies for agriculture

     Sun Powered Homes Off Grid

     Selecting a solar electric system for a commercial building rooftop


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
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