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2019-04-11 By Solar Island Energy

Solar Modules – Why Do Tilt And Orientation Matter?

Here are two basic engineering question that apply to most solar projects. At what tilt should the modules be mounted? Should the orientation be “portrait” or “landscape”? Getting the answers right should be part of every design engineer’s Quality Assurance process. They also are …

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2019-01-11 By Solar Island Energy

Microgrid Simulation and Design for Private Islands

Sizing the energy production and storage components of a microgrid makes a big difference in the performance of the system – both financially and from the perspective of keeping the lights on. A microgrid almost always includes traditional fossil-fuel generation, such as a diesel genset. What’s …

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2018-03-26 By Solar Island Energy

Build Solar Energy Now or Later?

US Pricing Table

The short answer, for several reasons, is do it now! No amount of price reduction in solar panels will turn waiting into a good investment decision. Cash in your pocket and bank account today is worth more than next year or the year after – the time value, or “Present Value”, of money In …

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2018-01-15 By Solar Island Energy

Solar Island Energy and Azimuth Energy Earn Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification

Marc Lopata, PE, has earned recognition as a "PV System Inspector" ™ from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP®). Lopata already is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ™ since 2009, and now is the only PV System Inspector of commercial PV in …

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2018-01-02 By Solar Island Energy

Getting What You Pay for in Solar Energy

This is the second installment in a short collection of buying affordable solar energy; and still getting quality, safety, and performance. This one is about a common benchmark used across the industry - dollars per kilowatt - and some things that make it go up or down that also affect the safety, …

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  • Our ECCB Project in St Kitts Wins 2023 CREF Best Microgrid Award 2024-01-29
  • Better to Build Solar Energy or a Microgrid Now or Later? What is the Best Financial Decision? 2024-01-11
  • Microgrid System Sizing & Performance Modeling 2023-04-07
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  • About Us
    ▼
    • Our Mission
    • Safety, Performance, Aesthetics
    • Quality Assurance, Choosing a Solar Energy Project Partner
  • Markets Served
    ▼
    • Resorts and Private Islands
    • Public Utility Companies
    • Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Businesses
    • Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) Services
    • Carports, Awnings, Structures
    • Learning Kiosks
    • Community Solar
  • Case Studies
    ▼
    • Testimonials
  • Our Approach
    ▼
    • Planning for Success
    • Integrity and Professionalism
    • Financing Solutions
    • Flexible Delivery
    • Creating Local Jobs
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Solar Myths
  • Contact