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NEW SPECIAL SYSTEMS OFFERS -- February, 2007

We sell complete systems and major components. We will accept orders for smaller individual components if in support of systems currently being installed or those that have previously sold. Prices are subject to change in accordance to our current costs.

Note: We try to keep these prices updated. Today's date is August 7, 2008. If we get behind, call for updated prices. New system specials for 2008!... Our installers generally install these for you (within 100 to 200 mile radius of Camano Island). However, we may consider installs further away in areas such as central and eastern WA as well. Limited technical support is available for DIY or your selected electrical contractor.

Reduce your electric bills or install independent electric or hot water systems... Guaranteed components... 20-25 years on Photovoltaic panels (lifetime expectancy based on 35 years experience for installed panels), 1 -- 10 year warranty on Inverters, 10 years on Solar Hot Water Panels -- up to lifetime expectancy for closed loop systems. Batteries (if used) 1-- 10 years. Many of our PhotoVoltaic systems are batteryless!)

BATTERYLESS HOME POWER SOLAR PV SYSTEMS FOR 2008

Implement Grid-Tie power to reduce your electric bill. When the sun is out your power meter will slow down and give you substantial net savings, depending upon your loads. Your meter can even turn backward when you are not using all the power!

A) XANTREX GT 2.5 Grid-Tie Batteryless Solar System. This system includes 2.475 kiloWatts of PhotoVoltaic panels (PV power rating: 1 string with a total of 15 panels rated at 180-200 peak Watts each. AND the highly acclaimed advanced technology 'GT Xantrex Inverter' that carries a 10 year warranty: $18,990! With 30 panels and a 5 kW inverter: $35,500 (4,950 peak PV Watts)! Both of these systems include an approved roof rack mounting system. Installation within a 100 mile radius generally runs between $2,450 and $3,700 depending upon the size of the system, structure height and the associated requirements for installation.

Product technical assistance for electrical contractors and DIY installers (electrical competence and experience necessary).These systems come with up to four hours technical assistance handled by telephone and email for remote installs. On-site consultation and on-site visits are available in our region, otherwise support is given to your local electrical contractor. A pre-installation site survey and energy analysis is available for $125 within a 150 mile radius of Camano Island. Distant surveys can be conducted by mailing us $50 with a completed copy of our form printed from our SYSTEMS AND SITE EVALUATION FORM page.

Approximate 'full system size' energy production is 365 KW hours per month (averaged over the year, in Puget Sound -- approximately 3.5 hours of sun per day averaged over the year.) or 395 KW hours per month for areas with 4.5 hours of sun per day (typical for eastern Washington and Idaho sunny locations). An excellent solar site will have solar exposure from -- 9:30 am to 7 pm in summer -- no shadows during daylight hours, and in winter between 10 am and 4 pm.. A good solar site should have full sun exposure to the array from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. in summer. The Olympic Penninsula may have reduced output, depending upon the location. Some regions have 2 to 3 KiloWatt hours per day... But, yes! Solar systems do work and many are installed on the Olympic Penninsula....

Compare the kW hours monthly production to your "monthly" kW hours on your electric bill. (Be sure that you are viewing or calculating the monthly kiloWatt hours, -- many utilities invoice every other month.) To make your system more effective be sure you are implementing all possible electrical conservation methods.

10 year warranty standard on GT inverters, 25 years on PV panels

BATTERY GRID-TIE OR INDEPENDENT Note: Either of these systems are great for hybrid systems. A wind generator is optional. L-16 (18" tall, 375 Amp hour) wet cell batteries are included. Battery upgrades are available. Design variations are possible for these systems. These are fully capable of feeding the utility grid or independent operation. Back-up power is provided during outages in proportion to the collected solar energy and battery bank size.

D) XANTREX 4 kW XW Inverter complete with DC Cutoff Switch Assembly, Bypass Switch, 8 ea. L16 Batteries w/wiring kit, 1,320 W of PV, MPPT PV Controller, standard roof mounts & combiner: $19,475. Grid-Tie with backup power or can be used as independent system.

E) XANTREX 6 KW XW PLUS with bypass switch, DC Cutoff Switch Assembly, MPPT PV Controller 1,320 W of PV panels, 12 ea. L16 Batteries w/wiring kit, standard roof mounts & combiner: $21,740. Grid-Tie with backup power or can be used as independent system.

Note: Alternative battery packages are available. Wet cell, Absorbed Glass Mat or Gel. Ground mount racks or pole mount systems are available for the PV panels.

FREE product support/technical assistance on our systems by telephone, fax and email (time limit 4-8 hours).

SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM KITS

F) $2,635 to $14,529… Fast Payback!!

SOLAR HEATING & HOT WATER KITS from $8,478

… (price dependent upon size)

DOWN THE PAGE FOR WIND SYSTEMS TOO......

Note that in many areas wind can be used as an energy supplement. In others it can be the major energy source. In Puget Sound, it can supplement solar energy, especially when storms move in and out. In other areas along the coast, the Columbia River, islands, marine areas, central and eastern WA plateaus and some valleys, it can contribute more energy -- in some cases it can be the major energy supplier.

ENDLESS HOT WATER SYSTEM SPECIAL! CLICK THIS LINK FOR DETAILS...

SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM SPECIAL (above)
The Heliodyne Helio-Pak is a new solar hot water system that is simple enough for D.I.Y with plumbing experience! See Endless Stream of Hot Water Page, click above link.

WIND GENERATORS

We have a SouthWest Wind Power Air X model that is 46" in diameter that is available for RV's and week-end cabins. It is rated at 400 Watts but typically puts out 50 Watts in moderate breezes. This unit sells for $705. The unit is depicted below. You can order a crank up tower instruction kit for RV's by Sun Wind for $30. These are supported by a tripod mounting system which is comprised of the main 2" vertical tower conduit and two 1" diagonal leg conduits connected to the chassis. For a cabin, roof mount kits only are available. These generally are not big enough for an American home but they can supply minimum power during storm related outages. Conduit and a boat winch are locally purchased. Typical cost for the boat winch is $29. An automatic battery charge regulator is built-in! Available in 12, 24 or 48 Volts D.C.

THE SUN & WIND, PRODUCING RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR OVER 4.5 BILLION YEARS

Starter Kits:

PV Starter Kits:

1 each name brand photovoltaic panel rated at 75 Watts with the famous C-12 Xantrex/Trace inverter for charging RV and/or other 12 Volt batteries. The controller will handle 150 Watts @ 12 Volts only. Option: A Maximum Power Point Tracking controller can be added for $125 additional. It can handle 300 Watts @ 12 Volts only.

$899

2 each name brand photovoltaic panels rated at 120 Watts each with the famous C-40 Xantrex/Trace inverter for charging multiple batteries. The controller will handle 540 Watts of combined PV power @ 12 Volts, 1,080 Watts @ 24 Volts or 2,160 Watts @ 48 Volts. Add to your PV capacity at any time. A Maximum Power Point Tracking controller can be added for an additional $410. This unit will handle 720 Watts of PV @ 24 Volts or 1,440 Watts of PV @ 48 Volts.

$1,999

PV panels come with the manufacturer's limited warranty of 20-25 years

All systems above come with manufacturers manuals and Sun/Winds' instructions.

Wind generators can be added to any of the above starter systems.

RV kits by Sun Wize from $769 to $1,239. These come with an adjustable aluminum mounting rack to obtain maximum performance. Lays flat for travel. Inverters can be added to provide household AC power. Call for details..

All systems come with installation and manufacturing instructions and include factory warranties. Limited consultation free with purchase.

Sun/Wind provides pre-installation on-site consultation applicable to PV, wind and hot water/heating systems within a 60 mile radius for customers desiring this service for $125. Charges for more distant locations are individually quoted. This includes an energy use and needs evaluation, a solar pathfinder assessment and up to two alternate system recommendations. We can also provide custom system design services (individually quoted).

The Xantrex/Trace Sine Wave Inverter... capable of stand-alone, grid-tie or back-up power operation.

The famous Trace/Xantrex Sine Wave II or Sine Wave Plus 120 Volt AC Inverter is available in 2.5, 4 and 5.5 kW continuous power. This inverter can deliver better than utility grade power and over 200 hundred percent of its continuous rated power for several minutes! Inverters can be stacked to double the power output and for 240 Volt operation. A step up transformer is available to provide 240 Volts from single inverters. These units are capable of utility-tie or independent operation. Batteries are required (only a minimum battery bank is required for grid-tie operation).

Note that systems are ordered as Wind Starter Kits or Solar Starter Kits -- these can be expanded 2) Batteryless/Grid-Tie Solar Kits 3) Battery Grid-Tie and Stand Alone Kits.... and.... 4) Stand Alone Kits and Add-ons.

Battery systems that are wind or solar based and can utilize either energy as a prime power source OR they can be hybrid, using both renewable energy sources. We recommend hybrid systems where either individual energy source is not available every day, year-round. However, in areas where one energy source is predominant, strong and generally predictable, one energy source can be selected. If you wish to install a solar only or wind only system in an area where either resource is intermittent or low due to forestation or mountain shadows, diesel, gas or propane generator sets can provide supplemental energy. This is common practice for many stand-alone systems, particularly in winter. For this function to be implemented, order an inverter with a battery charger built-in. The more current the charge can provide, the less the generator run time.

We recommend 'Maximum Power Point Tracking,' for higher-end systems (above 1000 Watts of photovoltaic power). These are the electronic equivalent of super-charging your system, providing up to 30% more available power from your PV!!! (MPPT!)

Note: Special Offers are subject to product availability. Once we accept your order your price is guaranteed. Price lists are subject to change.

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Camano Island, Washington, USA