A brief and simplified overview of how solar power systems for your home or business work. And an introduction to Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)

1. How Does Solar
Power Work?
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2. Solar Power System Simplified
• Solar power panels (photovoltaic panels or PV panels)
– Collects sunlight as direct current (DC) electricity
• Inverter
– Inverts direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current
(AC) electricity
• Grid
– A system of physical lines that transport energy between
electric utility companies and your home or business
• Grid-tied
– Refers to the physical connection of your solar power system to
the grid
– Allows you to receive credit for the clean solar energy you
produce
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3. Receiving Credit for Your Energy
• Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)
– Certificates awarded to green energy producers
– Measured in mega-watt hours of electricity produced
– 1,000 kilo-watts equals 1 mega-watt
– Most homes generate 5 to 10 SRECs per year
– Current rates per SREC are $600
– Ardo Energy helps you manage your SRECs worry free
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4. Learn more about Ardo Energy at:
www.ArdoEnergy.com
Schedule a FREE solar estimate by
contacting us at:
(732) 595 – 7048
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We look forward to speaking with
you soon!!
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tips and tricks at our blog:
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