Photovoltaic technology has been around since the late 1950’s, when it was used to provide electric power for earth-orbiting satellites. Photovoltaic (PV) or solar cells are semiconductor devices that convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. When grouped together and electrically configured into modules, they can be used to power any number of electrical loads. Today, PV modules are being used as a power system for both residential and commercial uses and are rapidly be installed with roof systems on buildings as well as being interconnected to utility networks.
Installing photovoltaic systems can not only reduce your overall utility costs, but may offer economic opportunities such as state rebates or Federal tax incentives. RAMCON provides the ability for nearly all of our roofs to be installed with photovoltaic systems, which allow the roof area to be used to produce reliable, affordable “green” power for businesses, schools, hospitals, and federal agencies.
Features and Benefits
- Eligible for LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. Photovoltaic systems can add up to 3 direct points depending on the energy supplied to the building.
- Eligible for a Federal Business Energy Tax credit of 10%.
- State Incentives California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey are states that are currently offering either tax relief or rebates for photovoltaic systems.
- Offset the high cost of peak-power usage. Customers can generate their own peak-power electricity converting a traditional roof top liability into an energy producing asset.
- Recovers capital investment because the Federal Government, along with some State Governments, offer a five-year accelerated depreciation incentive for companies installing solar roofing systems. This significant incentive can generate an attractive ROI for clients in most situations.
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