EcoBilt Energy Systems is a turnkey provider of alternative energy solutions, specializing in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal systems for commercial and residential applications.
Commercial Solar Photovoltaic
Energy consumption:
- Ideal candidates are facilities that are already energy efficient: i.e. tight building envelope, high efficiency appliances, CFL lightbulbs, etc.
Roof structure and type:
- Standing seam roof: only one roof penetration for conductors, compared to multiple penetrations required for racking system on asphalt shingled applications.
- Asphalt Shingled Roof: Multiple penetrations required for racking system.
- Flat roof: panels must be mounted at an angle, requiring additional racking.
Tax liability:
- In order to take advantage of federal and state tax incentives for solar pv, one must have a tax liability. In other words, one must owe the government money.
Site-specific:
- Adequate roof space for modules -Wire run from array to Inverter -adequate room next to service panel for inverter mounting
Ideal site conditions include:
- At least 5 full hours of sun on the modules.
- Minimal shading from trees, nearby structures and roof-mounted hvac equipment.
- Ability to face modules between 15 to 30 degrees west or east of magnetic south.
System maintenance:
- There are no moving parts associated with a solar pv system.
- The system should be monitored to ensure proper performance.
Life expectancy of system:
- Solar PV systems have a design life of 20-25 years-In most cases the system will outlast the design life.
Commercial Solar Thermal
Hot water use:
- Ideal candidates are facilities consuming large amounts of hot water on a daily basis; such as restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias.
Roof structure and type:
- Standing seam roof: only 2 roof penetrations for solar loop.
- Asphalt shingled roof: 2 penetrations for solar loop; 4 for collector mounting.
- Flat roof: panels must be mounted at an angle, requiring additional racking.
Tax liability:
- In order to take advantage of federal and state tax incentives for solar thermal, one must have a tax liability. In other words, one must owe the government money.
Site-specific:
- Adequate roof space for collectors -adequate storage space for the solar hot water tank(s) -roof pitch -plumbing configuration based on system design
Ideal site conditions include:
- At least 5 full hours of sun on the collectors. -minimal shading from trees, nearby structures and roof-mounted HVAC equipment. -ability to face collectors between 30 to 45 degrees west or east of magnetic south.
System maintenance:
- There are very few moving parts associated with solar thermal systems. -the system should be checked monthly to ensure performance during the first year of operation.
Life expectancy of system:
- Solar thermal systems have a design life of 20-25 years – and in most cases the system will outlast the design life.
Residential Solar Photovoltaic
Energy consumption:
- Ideal candidates are homes that are already energy efficient: i.e. tight building envelope, high efficiency appliances, CFL lightbulbs, etc.
Roof structure and type:
- Standing seam roof: only one roof penetration for conductors, compared to multiple penetrations required for racking system on asphalt shingled applications.
- Asphalt Shingled Roof: Multiple penetrations required for racking system.
- Flat roof: panels must be mounted at an angle, requiring additional racking.
Tax liability:
- In order to take advantage of federal and state tax incentives for solar pv, one must have a tax liability. In other words, one must owe the government money.
Site-specific:
- Adequate roof space for modules -wire run from array to Inverter -adequate room next to service panel for inverter mounting
Ideal site conditions include:
- At least 5 full hours of sun on the modules. -minimal shading from trees and nearby structures. -ability to face modules between 15 to 30 degrees west or east of magnetic south.
System maintenance:
- There are no moving parts associated with a solar pv system. -the system should be monitored to ensure proper performance.
Life expectancy of system:
- Solar PV systems have a design life of 20-25 years-In most cases the system will outlast the design life.
Residential Solar Thermal
Hot water use:
- Every home is a viable candidate for a solar thermal system.
Roof structure and type:
- Standing seam roof: only 2 roof penetrations for solar loop .
- Asphalt shingled roof: 2 penetrations for solar loop; 4 for collector mounting.
- Flat roof: panels must be mounted at an angle, requiring additional racking.
Tax liability:
- In order to take advantage of federal and state tax incentives for solar thermal, one must have a tax liability. In other words, one must owe the government money.
Site-specific:
- Adequate roof space for collectors -adequate storage space for the solar hot water tank(s) -roof pitch -plumbing configuration based on system design
Ideal site conditions include:
- At least 5 full hours of sun on the collectors. -minimal shading from trees and nearby structures. -ability to face collectors between 30 to 45 degrees west or east of magnetic south.
System maintenance:
- There are very few moving parts associated with solar thermal systems. -the system should be checked monthly to ensure performance during the first year of operation.
Life expectancy of system:
- Solar thermal systems have a design life of 20-25 years – and in most cases the system will outlast the design life.
