Ok Overview Ok™ Generation) systems convert sunlight into utility-quality AC power that can be used by a residence or business, or automatically sold back to the electric utility company. During daylight hours the system's solar modules generate DC electricity, which is converted to AC by an inverter and fed back into the utility grid. Through this process, Ok™ systems enable the home or business owner to legally "turn the utility meter backward" and significantly lower their electric bill. Best of all, the user remains 100% connected to the utility's power grid, for a stable supply of electricity regardless of sunlight conditions.   Specifications: The Grid-Tie Photovoltaic (PV) Power System consists of photovoltaic solar modules, direct current to alternating current (DC-to-AC) power conversion device(s), DC wiring and protection, AC wiring and protection, lightning protection, component mounting and mechanical support. It is built of modular, packaged sections-a photovoltaic/DC wiring section(s) and a DC-to-AC power conversion/AC wiring section. Various system sizes can be made through combinations of the DC and AC sections, in multiples of 480 Watts STC*. Size is limited by component mounting and unobstructed solar-receiving area. The  System is designed for use on residential and small commercial buildings of typical construction. Photovoltaic mounting is rafter-secured for structural compliance with most local building codes. It complies with: 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC-1999) IEEE Std 929-2000 - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems UL 1741 - Underwriters Laboratories Standard for Safety Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems ICBO 2000 (International Building Code.)   Estimated Monthly KiloWatt-hours (kWh) Produced by  Grid-Tie System at Roof Tilt     Atlanta Chicago Denver Houston Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami N.Y. City Phoenix San Francisco Latitude 33.6 41.8 40 30 36.8 33.9 25.8 40.8 33.4 37.6 Tilt 20 30 30 20 20 20 20 30 20 30 JAN 170 - 275 150 - 245 200 - 330 160 - 265 205 - 340 180 - 290 200 - 330 150 - 245 210 - 340 160 - 260 FEB 185 - 305 170 - 280 215 - 355 170 - 280 225 - 370 195 - 315 205 - 335 175 - 285 235 - 380 175 - 290 MAR 240 - 395 210 - 340 235 - 435 215 - 350 300 - 490 260 - 425 260 - 420 225 - 370 290 - 475 240 - 390 APR 270 - 440 230 - 380 280 - 460 225 - 370 330 - 540 295 - 485 265 - 440 245 - 400 325 - 535 280 - 460 MAY 280 - 460 265 - 435 290 - 470 245 - 405 350 - 575 300 - 495 260 - 425 265 - 430 350 - 570 310 - 510 JUN 270 - 445 270 - 440 290 - 475 245 - 400 340 - 560 290 - 475 230 - 375 260 - 425 335 - 545 310 - 505 JUL 270 - 440 270 - 440 290 - 470 250 - 410 330 - 535 320 - 530 245 - 400 260 - 430 310 - 510 325 - 535 AUG 260 - 425 255 - 415 275 - 455 245 - 400 315 - 515 305 - 500 245 - 400 250 - 410 310 - 505 310 - 505 SEP 225 - 370 215 - 350 255 - 420 225 - 365 295 - 480 260 - 420 200 - 360 215 - 355 280 - 460 275 - 450 OCT 225 - 370 185 - 300 235 - 390 220 - 355 265 - 430 230 - 380 220 - 360 195 - 320 265 - 430 235 - 380 NOV 170 - 280 120 - 200 190 - 310 170 - 280 215 - 350 190 - 310 200 - 325 135 - 220 215 - 350 165 - 270 DEC 155 - 255 120 - 200 180 - 290 150 - 245 200 - 325 170 - 275 195 - 315 125 - 205 200 - 330 150 - 240 Average 227 - 372 205 - 335 247 - 405 210 - 344 281 - 459 250 - 408 229 - 374 208 - 341 277 - 453 245 - 400 Yearly Sum 2720 - 4460 2460 - 4025 2965 - 4860 2520 - 4125 3370 - 5510 2995 - 4900 2745 - 4485 2500 - 4095 3325 - 5430 2935 - 4795     Atlanta Chicago Denver Houston Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami N.Y. City Phoenix San Francisco Latitude 33.6 41.8 40 30 36.8 33.9 25.8 40.8 33.4 37.6 Tilt 20 30 30 20 20 20 20 30 20 30 JAN 140 - 225 125 - 200 165 - 270 135 - 220 170 - 280 150 - 240 145 - 235 125 - 205 175 - 285 130 - 215 FEB 155 - 250 145 - 235 180 - 295 140 - 230 190 - 305 160 - 260 165 - 270 145 - 235 195 - 315 145 - 240 MAR 200 - 325 175 - 285 220 - 360 175 - 290 245 - 405 215 - 350 205 - 335 185 - 305 240 - 395 200 - 325 APR 225 - 365 190 - 315 235 - 380 190 - 310 275 - 445 245 - 400 200 - 330 200 - 300 270 - 445 230 - 380 MAY 235 - 385 220 - 360 240 - 390 205 - 335 290 - 480 250 - 410 225 - 370 220 - 360 290 - 475 260 - 420 JUN 225 - 365 225 - 365 240 - 395 205 - 335 285 - 465 240 - 395 230 - 375 215 - 350 275 - 455 255 - 420 JUL 225 - 365 225 - 365 240 - 390 210 - 340 270 - 445 265 - 440 235 - 385 220 - 355 260 - 425 270 - 445 AUG 215 - 350 210 - 345 230 - 375 205 - 335 260 - 430 255 - 415 215 - 350 205 - 340 255 - 420 255 - 420 SEP 190 - 310 175 - 290 210 - 345 185 - 300 245 - 400 215 - 350 180 - 290 180 - 290 230 - 380 230 - 370 OCT 185 - 305 150 - 245 195 - 320 180 - 295 220 - 355 190 - 315 150 - 245 160 - 265 220 - 355 195 - 315 NOV 140 - 230 100 - 165 160 - 260 140 - 230 175 - 290 155 - 255 105 - 170 110 - 180 180 - 290 135 - 225 DEC 130 - 210 100 - 165 150 - 240 125 - 200 165 - 270 140 - 230 110 - 175 105 - 170 165 - 270 125 - 200 Average 189 - 307 170 - 278 205 - 335 175 - 285 233 - 381 208 - 338 180 - 294 173 - 282 230 - 376 203 - 331 Yearly Sum 2265 - 3685 2040 - 3335 2465 - 4020 2095 - 3420 2970 - 4570 2480 - 4060 2165 - 3530 2070 - 3385 2755 - 4510 2430 - 3975 Notes: Table provided for reference only, not a guarantee of power output. Arrays in southern half of US tilted 20 deg, northern half tilted 30 deg from horizontal. All facing within 15 degrees of true south (may not be magnetic south). Mounting the modules at latitude will a yield higher annual energy output. Estimated  output dependent upon proper installation, commissioning and operation. Overcast weather conditions, shading, heavy dirt, bird droppings or other obstructions on a solar module face will reduce the system's power output until the obstruction is cleared. IQ Green  Energy Systems Businesses and homeowners around the world are using OkSolar systems Integrated systems Solar, fuel Cells and wind energy. OkSolar products provide you with high-quality, reliable, "IQ green" electricity as an alternative to centralized power generation or combustion generators. Your choices include grid-tie systems for use in conjunction with utility power, or off-grid systems for complete freedom from the utility grid. Applications Commercial - Industrial - Military and Residential   OFF-GRID for Stand Alone Power OkSTA™ Everything in one complete package, meaning that they are not connected to an electric utility. Provide electricity beyond power lines. Stand-alone solar electric power systems install easily for all types of standard or remote power needs, systems add a battery backup for uninterrupted power during utility blackouts or outages. A basic off-grid system consists of a renewable energy source, which generates DC power, a battery bank that stores the DC power, and a inverter. Our inverter is the intelligent center of a renewable energy system, seamlessly converting DC power to clean and reliable AC electricity for your needs. The off-grid system pictured here is a solar electric hybrid system that offers additional automatic features. It consists of solar panels, a battery bank, our top-of-the-line Plus Inverter/Charger, a charge controller that manages battery charging, and a generator. Grid Tie OkGT™ Everything in one complete package, systems are our standard complete packages that include everything you need to make your own electricity. Sell electricity back to your utility company, No Batteries Required! Utility Tie To the Electric Grid. A basic grid-tie system, as shown on the right, consists of solar cells and a grid-tie inverter. Solar cells take the Sun's energy and turn it into DC electricity. The inverter turns the DC electricity generated by the solar cells into utility grade AC power for use in your home or business. To enjoy the benefits of green power production and protect your family from blackouts, you can choose a Xantrex grid-tie system with batteries and a generator, as shown in Figure. When utility power fails, your power system will automatically provide power to run your home security system, refrigerator, lights, computer and other vital appliances. A grid-tie system is an effective way to reduce your dependence on utility power, lower your electric bills, increase green energy production and improve the environment.   Off-Grid Commercial and Industrial System Off-Grid Power OkSolar XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger system The OkSolar XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger system is a true sine wave inverter/charger that can be used for both industrial and commercial applications; stand-alone, grid-backup, and grid-tie with battery energy storage. Capable of being grid-interactive or grid-independent, the XW Series will operate with generators and renewable energy sources to provide full-time or backup power. OkSolar System can process multiple forms of incoming power making it a popular choice for off-grid applications (those not connected to the utility grid), as it provides Commerce and Industries with a completely autonomous supply of electricity from OkSolar. Most applications use solar arrays, but a wind generator, micro-hydro generator, and/or a fuel generator can also be incorporated into the system. OkSolar Off-Grid Power The OkSolar Xantrex XW System is a fully-integrated, battery-based system, designed for Industrial and commercial solar and backup power applications. Engineered using a complete systems approach, the OkSolar XW System stands out from its competition, with a reliable, clean, compact design and integrated balance-of-systems components. Instructions xantrex_XW-Hybrid-Inverter-Charger_Installation-Guide.pdf Integrated balance-of-systems components 120/240-volt split-phase operation and true sine wave output Unsurpassed surge capacity - innovative Full Digital Control regulates voltage to prevent a drop during a power surge. Full 200% rated output power is delivered to the load Efficient, power factor corrected, high-current, multistage battery charging Certified to UL1741 and CSA for utility-interactive applications Easy and inexpensive to install Local display on inverter shows output power, charge current and battery level, to provide system status at a glance Designed for easy field installation with manageable building blocks Features • True sine wave output • 120/240 volt AC spilt-phase operation • Dual AC inputs • Capability to work with two-wire and three-wire generator starting systems • Integrated design to minimize external balance-of-system components • XanBusTM-enabled network communication • Certified to UL1741 and CSA for utility-interactive applications • Unprecedented surge capacity • Efficient, power factor corrected, high-current, multistage battery charging Optional Accessories • XW Power Distribution Panel 865-1015 • XW Connection Kit for Second Inverter 865-1020 • XW Conduit Box 865-1025 • XW Solar Charge Controller 865-1030 • XW System Control Panel 865-1050 • XW Automatic Generator Start 865-1060 The OkSolar Green packages include: Either BP, EverGree, Sanyo®, Sharp, GE, or Shell solar modules with "MC" interconnects. OkSolarMount™ mounting structure including rails, mounting feet and splice kits. Pre-wired OkPower center (except for the GT 3.0 and the SunVista) for the grid tie inverter consisting of an aluminum back panel, NEMA 3R-AC and DC disconnect switches and an optional cumulative kWh utility-grade meter. Depending on system One of the following grid tie inverters: Fronius IG 2000, IG 3000, IG 4000, IG 4500LV, or IG 5100, Xantrex GT 3.0, SMA SB1800U, SB2500U, or SB6000U, Sharp SunVista. Wind Generators (Only on systems with wind conbination. Wiring includes #10 AWG MC interconnect extension cords and wire clips, PV grounding system, PV combiner if needed, all junction and pull boxes. Run wiring from the solar array to the main panel is supplied by the installer Documentation includes electrical drawings, data sheets, warranties, installation instructions and owner's manual(s) Batteries for the (Off-Grid system Only) Battery bank of 4-40 kWh gives instantaneous backup power during utility blackout or outage, allows uninterrupted operation of important loads, is recharged each day by the solar array as long as the outage continues. Wind Generators Small wind systems are used for individual homes and businesses that are off-grid and grid-tie. A small off-grid wind system consists of a wind turbine, which generates electrical power, a battery bank that stores the power, and a Xantrex inverter. In many locations hybrid systems that include solar panels and a generator are used to ensure a “round-the-clock” electricity supply. A grid-tie wind system may be as simple as a wind turbine and a Xantrex grid-tie inverter. Depending on the amount of power being used by the household, electricity is either fed to or accepted from the utility. The wind turbine is placed on a tower at a height of up to 100 feet where the rotor blades are exposed to faster and less turbulent wind. This enables the turbine to produce the maximum amount of power. Usually, two or three blades are mounted on a shaft connected to the turbine to form a rotor. Wind blowing over the blades causes them to lift and rotate. This rotation is used to spin a shaft inside a generator that converts the motion into electricity for use in the house or business. Wind is a completely renewable fuel source and produces no health risks and no air pollution. For information on complete wind systems follow this link to Wind Generators   Floating Wind Turbines, up to 1000 feet in height deliver 4kW to 1600kW Off-grid combined wind and diesel solutions for island nations, farms, remote areas, cell towers, exploration equipment, backup power & water pumps for natural gas mines; rapid deployment diesel & wind solutions (to include airdrop) to disaster areas for power to emergency and medical equipment, water pumps; on-grid applications for farms, factories, remote communities; and wind farm deployments. Available in 3Q 2007/08 System configurations: Residential - Commercial - Industrial - Military Single Phase and three phase AC voltage: North American and International Inverter/Chargers - 115 VAC/50Hz Inverter/Chargers - 120 VAC/60 Hz Inverter/Chargers - 230 VAC/50 Hz Inverter/Chargers - 220 VAC/60Hz OkSolar Systems to give a series of seminars on: Solar Power for Farms & Ranches IQ Solar trees will Power the Future click here for more information or contact us! Free parking spaces are generally far too narrow and also very rare. From this point of view, the idea of using such parking spaces for solar trees appears quite illogical. However, at the front corners, where most cars are rounded, there is enough space to install them. With an average power of 400 Wp, the individual units are admittedly not particularly powerful, but there are many free corners, which add up to a lot of electricity. UPS systems by IQUPS IQ Solar Systems Questions and Answers ATTENTION SOLAR BUYERS! There is a world-wide solar systems shortage and prices are about to increase. Stock availability changes daily if not hourly.   Monthly Energy Production From OkSolar.com GT™ Systems (Estimated average monthly kWh per month)   Avarage Electric Bill per Month Equivalent Kw System Size (CEC) in AC Watts Roof Space Needed OkSolar Item#  1 $120.00 3.07 kWh 210 sq feet 021798  2 $240.00 6.01 KWh 490 sq feet 021709  3 $360.00 7.81 KWh 730 sq feet 021710  4 Plug In systems 0KWh 0 sq feet 021712/24 Savings   Monthly Energy Production From OkSolar.com GT™ Systems (average monthly kWh per month)   STA40P8 STA40P12 STA40P16 STA40P24 STA55P32 STA55P40 Zone 1 65 kWh 100 kWh 135 kWh 200 kWh 270 kWh 340 kWh Zone 2 75 kWh 115 kWh 155 kWh 230 kWh 315 kWh 400 kWh Zone 3 85 kWh 130 kWh 175 kWh 260 kWh 355 kWh 450 kWh Zone 4 95 kWh 145 kWh 190 kWh 285 kWh 390 kWh 490 kWh Zone 6 115 kWh 170 kWh 225 kWh 340 kWh 465 kWh 585 kWh   Reduction* On Annual Electric Bill From OkSolar.com GT™ Systems (average annual reduction in $/year, assuming rate of 12 cents/kWh)   STA40P8 STA40P12 STA40P16 STA40P24 STA55P32 STA55P40 Zone 1 $90 $145 $195 $290 $390 $490 Zone 2 $110 $165 $220 $330 $450 $575 Zone 3 $120 $185 $250 $375 $510 $650 Zone 4 $135 $210 $275 $410 $560 $705 Zone 6 $165 $245 $325 $490 $670 $840 *Your actual energy production and bill reduction will be dependent on your local micro-climate, array orientation, tilt angle, electric utility rate, and other factors. 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Basic System: Item# 00140 160 Watt Solar Panels Solar Mount Uni-Rac Solar Boost 2000E Controller 6 Volt Deep Cycle Batteries Battery Interconnects 10/2 Direct Burial Wire (100') Standard System: Item# 00280 300 Watt Solar Panels Solar Mount Combiner Box DC Disconnect Charge Controller with LCD Deep Cycle Batteries Battery Interconnects 10/2 Direct Burial wire (100') Deluxe System: Item# 00450 500 Watt Solar Panels Solar Mount Combiner Box DC Disconnect Solar Boost 50 with display 350 AH Deep Cycle Batteries Battery Interconnects 2/0 10' Inverter Cable DC Power Center 30 Amp Breaker Installed 10/2 Direct Burial Wire (100') Portable Solar Electric Generator Its flexible platform design allows it to be easily transported electronic generator that's portable and rechargeable More Info   IQEnergy: IQ Fuel cells are now available as an alternative source for renewable energy. Unlike traditional power generators, they don't require gasoline to generate power. They also provide an alternative to solar generators because they do not depend on any external power gathering equipment. These units are compact, durable, and built to power a wide range of applications. The Best Generator Ever!  Applications: Airports, Computer Rooms, Hospitals,  Traffic, UPS Smart designs with IQ Fuel Cells for smart energy applications Contact us today! > Technical Specs Solar Systems Questions and Answers Government Discounts Tips on Sizing your system Daily solar radiation map Bus Stop Shelter by Sanyo-OkSolar.com UPS systems by IQUPS Custom Solutions for Utility-Scale Green Power Generation  combination of solar wind and fuel cells