ABOUT COMMERCIAL SOLAR
How Solar Works
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How Solar Works
Solar Panels
The solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity throughout the day.
Inverter
This device converts the DC electricity generated by the solar panels into the alternating current (AC) electricity that your building uses.
Electrical Panel
The AC electricity is sent from the inverter to your electrical panel to provide power for general use in the building.
Utility Meter
As part of the solar installation, we will replace your meter with a “bi-directional meter”, which will allow measurement of how much energy is used, as well as how much energy you put back on the grid.
Utility Grid
Solar power works in tandem with utility grid power, so your building can utilize grid power whenever the sun isn’t shining, or if the solar energy produced doesn’t meet all the building’s needs. Any excess solar energy produced can also be fed onto the grid and credited to your bill at retail rates - this is called “net metering”.
Monitoring System
We include a user-friendly monitoring package with every solar project. This allows you to see what and how much power your array is producing, in real time, and historically.
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Environmental Impact
Estimated lifetime offsets for our solar arrays
0 MT
CO2 Avoided0 Vehicles
Passenger Vehicles Driven0 MT
Coal Not BurnedWhy Solar
Benefits of Solar
Solar has gone mainstream, due to its many proven benefits, including:
Save on Bills
Solar cuts your electric bill and saves you money immediately. Solar provides a strong return on investment.
Corporate Image
Solar provides a visible, tangible symbol of commitment, and a smart use of technology. Whether your stated goal is environmental responsibility, or just smart energy decisions, solar is seen as a positive and progressive improvement, by employees, shareholders, and the public.
Facility Investment
Solar is a property improvement that adds value to your facility. Facilities with solar sell for higher prices due to higher Net Operating Income (NOI) and fetch higher rent, in most markets.
Indirect ROI
Many of our clients cite additional financial benefits as a result of free press coverage and consumer loyalty.
Learn More
Ready to learn more about how solar works? We answer all of your questions in Solar Energy, Explained with our very own solar expert, Erik!
Why Choose Us
Pivot Energy is a national leader in the development of onsite solar projects and small utility solar projects, including community solar.