Sundog Solar Store BLOG

Loaded Ground-Mounted PV System

Chuck — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:46:16 +0000

This PV system is loaded! It’s a 4kW system made up of 18 Sharp 224 watt modules and a Xantrex 6000 watt, 48 volt grid tied inverter with a battery backup. This system will offset approximately 2/3 of the family’s monthly bill by producing 4,709kW hours per year. This customer chose a larger inverter to allow for an additional 9 modules to be installed at a future date if necessary.

Get Off Oil For Good!

Chuck — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:56:23 +0000

We are hosting a talk about the Woodmaster wood/pellet boiler tomorrow night, 2/15/12 from 6:00-7:30pm. We will be talking about how this system can heat your home and your domestic hot water. Join us for refreshments and learn how to cut your heating costs, add value to your home and become energy independent!

Be Proactive and Join us on 2/15/12!

Chuck — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:37:20 +0000

While oil prices continue to rise, you can do something about it! Come to our talk about the Flex Fuel wood/pellet boiler on Wednesday, February 15th. 6:00 – 7:30pm. There will be refreshments, a discussion about the wood/pellet boiler, followed by a Q&A. Take control of where your money goes!

Solar Hot Water Tank Will Work with Your Existing System

Chuck — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:25:39 +0000

This 80 or 100 gallon solar hot water tank features 4″ of insulation which keeps standby temperature losses below 1 degree per hour. It has 2 heat exchangers and can be setup to work with an existing oil boiler as the backup system. An 80 gallon tank works for a 2-3 member household and a 100 gallon tank works for a 4-5 member household with up to 70% of the hot water derived from solar. The remaining hot water use is then covered by your back-up system.

Chuck — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:10:07 +0000

This Wagner Solar, combi system will provide the home owner with 70% of their domestic hot water year round; it is also designed to handle up to 30% of their home heating load and features the 212 gallon combi tank. This systems is currently rated in the top 5 in the country! For more information give us a call!

Solar Hot Water

Chuck — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:48:30 +0000

This is a Solar Combi 2 in 1 domestic hot water storage and buffer tank. It utilizes solar energy for both hot water preparation and space heating. This system is designed to work with a low temperature radiant floor or low temperature base board heat design. Contact us for design and price information.

Maine Citizens for Clean Energy

Chuck — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:09:34 +0000

A diverse coalition has come together to support a new clean energy ballot that will move Maine toward greater energy independence, a strong economy and cleaner air. Become a part of the coalition and help make the transition to a clean energy economy while creating thousands of good jobs!!!

Click here to learn how: Maine Citizens for Clean Energy

Sundog Goes Coed

Chuck — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:49:07 +0000

The University of Maine recently hired us to create and install a budget savvy system for the Orono campus. The system is being used for educational purposes by the university’s engineering department to help with students’ understanding of current solar energy systems. The installation consisted of an east to west photovoltaic tracking system with six modules, designed to follow the path of the sun throughout the day.

Here is a picture of the system we installed.

East to West Photovoltaic Tracker

By using micro-inverters, we were able to add an additional feature on the system that would track the individual performance of each module. Because the system was grid tied, the engineering department will be able to utilize the 4.3kW of electricity generated daily.

First PACE loan for solar in the state of Maine

Chuck — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:02:47 +0000

We recently worked with a Belfast doctor providing him with information about solar products and financing opportunities. Here’s the full story.

Village Soup article

Bangor Home Show

Chuck — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:11:19 +0000

We’re at the Bangor Home Show this Friday, Saturday & Sunday! Hope to see you there. Let me know if you need directions.