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Solar energy is the cleanest source of energy on the planet and currently makes up less than a tenth of 1% of all US electricity generation. HelioSage is changing this.
As with all new technology, solar energy generation began with tremendous expense and spotty results - that is, it took a lot of money to generate a small amount of electricity. Fortunately, the technology has advanced dramatically. Panel and module prices are continuing to decline, and the efficiencies of these systems continue to improve at a stunning pace.
A Quick Primer in Solar Technology
There are three types of solar energy systems (see the diagram below):
1) Photovoltaic (PV) offers three different generations of PV technology
a) crystalline silicon solar cells
b) “thin film” solar cells
c) nano PV technology.
2) Concentrating solar power that comes in two forms: PV (a.k.a. CPV), and solar thermal where the sun heats up a heat exchange fluid, which in turn powers an engine.
3) Solar water heating, which uses a number of different solar technologies to directly heat water in homes and businesses.
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In one year, a megawatt of solar:
- Produces enough energy to drive a car 2,480,000 miles (99 times around the equator).
- Produces 1,500,000 kilowatt hours of power.
- Saves $150,000 in billed energy use.
- Prevents 1,162 tons of CO2 emissions.
- Prevents the burning of 1,500,000 pounds of coal.
Click here to learn about the Solar Supply Chain.
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Which Technology is Right for You?
By assessing your geographic location, layout of your facilities, and current and projected energy needs, HelioSage chooses the most efficient and cost effective system. See the diagram below to visualize a typical HelioSage solar energy system.
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Solar system produces electricity
Solar electricity feeds into electrical system 
Client purchases solar electricity at a fixed rate
HelioSage maintains and operates solar system 
Client uses clean electricity
