Solar

Solar energy is an abundant resource in the mountain west, and in Colorado we have over 300 sunny days a year.  The power of the sun can be harnessed to generate various forms of energy that we can use to power and heat our homes and businesses.  Solar Photovoltaic is one form of solar power that can be used to generate electricity, Solar Thermal is another form that can be used to heat hot water, space heating, swimming pools, and spas. 

RES can help you design the perfect solar system for your application; whether it’s a roof mounted system, ground mount, pole mount, or other, RES can custom build to your exact needs, and since several of our team members are expert metal fabricators, RES can design and install your solar system to any sort of unique specifications that may be required.

It is commonly understood that our traditional methods of generating electricity have created one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.  Solar energy can be part of the solution. By installing solar on your home, you’ll be creating clean, renewable, pollution-free electricity for decades to come.  In the process, you’ll reduce our country’s dependence on fossil fuels and make the world a better place for future generations.

The average size solar PV system installed in Colorado is 5kW. A system of this size will offset about 75 percent of the electricity use in the average home.

Other environmental benefits include:

    * Eliminates almost 15,000 lbs. of carbon emissions from the atmosphere each year

    * Equivalent to not driving over 16,000 miles each year in the average car

    * Equivalent to planting 574 total trees

Solar energy makes financial sense as well. Rebates and tax credits combine to significantly offset your costs. The investment you make in your solar electric system will protect you from rising electricity prices for years to come, while offering a better return than treasury bonds or CDs—and less volatility than stocks. You’ll enjoy watching your meter “spin backward,” lowering your utility bills and adding value to your home.

Solar systems today have come a long way from systems of the past.  Most new systems are capable of recording and displaying power production in real-time.  Click on the figure below to see power production from the 5kW array located at the RES facilitiy.