The most important part in a solar power system is the solar panel (PV module).
Photovoltaic (PV) devices generate electricity directly from sunlight via an electric
process that occurs naturally in certain types of materials. Groups of PV cells
are configured into modules and arrays, which can be used to power any number
of electrical loads.
Crystalline silicon - the same material commonly used by the semiconductor
industry -is the material used in a large portion of all PV modules today. PV
modules generate direct current (DC) electricity. For residential use, the current
is then fed through an inverter to produce alternating current (AC) electricity
that can be used to power home appliances.
The majority of PV systems today are installed for homes and businesses that
remain connected to the electric grid. Consumers use their grid-connected PV
system to supply some of the power they need and use utility-generated power
when their power usage exceeds the PV system output (e.g., at night). When the
owner of a grid connected PV system uses less power than their PV system creates,
they can sell the electricity back to their local utility, watch their meter
spinning backwards, and receive a credit on their electric bill - a process
referred as net metering. The electric grid thus serves as a “storage
device” for PV-generated power.
The initial market focus for our commercial installation business has been
the Chinese-American and broader Asian-American community of Southern California,
with special emphasis on the Asian-American commercial market. We have been
able to attract the attention of news media serving this market segment. Several
newspapers (Chinese Daily News and World Journal), TV stations (Phoenix Satellite
Television and DongSen Satellite Television), and local radio stations (AM1300),
have had special reports on our company. These reports have generated positive
reactions from readers, viewers, and listeners and have driven customer traffic
to our office.
We plan to continue to pursue our media-based marketing and sales strategy
in Southern California. In addition, we are working very closely with our solar
panel suppliers and inverter supplier to bid on larger power plants, including
government contracts.