The BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System is an ideal choice for 12 Volt battery operations. This complete system is specifically designed for charging and maintaining up to four 12V batteries of any size/type/brand. Extends performance and life of 12V lead-acid, maintenance-free, marine deep cycle and sealed AGM batteries. Fully automatic desulfator dissolves life-shortening sulfate using safe low voltage high frequency pulses. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: 12V lead-acid batteries, Amps: 1.25, Trickle Charge Amps: Regulated up to 1.25A, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 4, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: Solar panel, Power Cord (ft.): 20in. from panel to controller Built-in automatic desulfator Not for use with aircraft batteries
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for a free online site evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 2.18, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 9, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 2.88, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 12, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 5.76, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 24, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 7.92, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 33, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
Optimizes all solar panels charge rates. Prevents over/under charging. Full time desulphation pulses safely extends life and performance of all batteries. Features exclusive U.S. Patented PulseMode desulphation circuitry, designed to safely remove sulphation. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: All batteries / 12V lead-acid, Amps: .45, Trickle Charge Amps: Regulated up to 0.45 as needed, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 1, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: Solar panel, Power Cord (ft.): 20 Not for use with aircraft batteries
Missouri has become the 38th U.S. state to require investor-owned utilities to offer net metering, but the conditions associated with net metering and interconnection are not ideal for promoting customer-sited generation. Legislation (SB 54) enacted in June 2007 requires all of the state’s electric utilities — including municipal utilities and electric cooperatives — to offer net metering to customers with systems up to 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that generate electricity using wind energy, solar-thermal energy, hydroelectric energy, photovoltaics (PV), fuel cells using hydrogen produced by one of the aforementioned resources, and other sources of energy certified as renewable by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Systems must be intended primarily to offset part or all of a customer’s own electrical energy requirements, and must be located on a premises owned, operated, leased or otherwise controlled by the customer.
Net metering is available until the total rated generating capacity of net-metered systems equals 5% of a utility’s single-hour peak load during the previous year. However, in a given calendar year, the aggregate capacity of all approved applications for interconnection is limited to 1% of a utility’s single-hour peak load for the previous calendar year. If a customer’s existing metering equipment is not capable of measuring the net amount of electricity produced or consumed, or if it is necessary for the utility to install “additional distribution equipment to accommodate the customer-generator’s facility,” then the customer must pay for these costs.
Customer net excess generation (NEG) during a given month is credited to the customer’s next bill at the utility’s avoided-cost rate. Any NEG remaining at the end of a 12-month period is granted to the utility with no compensation for the customer.
Utilities must offer a net-metering tariff or contract that is identical in electrical energy rates, rate structure, and monthly charges to the contract or tariff that the customer would be assigned if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator. Utilities may not charge the customer any additional standby, capacity, interconnection, or other fee or charge that would not otherwise be charged if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator.
Systems must meet all applicable safety, performance, interconnection and reliability standards established by any local code authorities, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for distributed generation. Utilities may require customers to provide a switch, circuit breaker, fuse or other easily accessible device or feature that allows the utility to manually disconnect the system.
No additional liability insurance is required for systems up to 10 kW in capacity. For systems greater than 10 kW, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and utilities not regulated by the PSC must (1) adopt safety, performance, and reliability standards and requirements; and (2) establish the qualifications for exemption from a requirement to install additional controls, perform or pay for additional tests or distribution equipment, or purchase additional liability insurance. All system owners must indemnify the utility.
Applications for interconnection must be accompanied by a plan for the customer’s system, including a wiring diagram and specifications for the generating unit. Utilities must review and respond to the customer within 30 days for systems up to 10 kW, and within 90 days for systems greater than 10 kW. Prior to interconnection, a customer must furnish the utility with certification from a qualified professional electrician or engineer that the installation complies with the established safety and operating requirements.
The PSC and utilities not regulated by the commission must, by October 1, 2008, must adopt initial rules, which will include regulations ensuring that simple contracts will be used for interconnection and net metering. For systems up to 10 kW, the application process will use an all-in-one document that includes a simple interconnection request, simple procedures, and a brief set of terms and conditions.
Any costs incurred by a utility under Missouri’s net-metering statute are recoverable in the utility’s rate structure. The estimated generating capacity of all net-metered systems counts towards the respective utility’s accomplishment of any renewable-energy portfolio target or mandate adopted by Missouri. Each utility must file an annual report describing the status of its program.
The new law takes effect January 1, 2008. Currently, under a dual-metering arrangement, Missouri provides for the interconnection of wind, biomass, PV systems and fuel cells up to 100 kW in capacity. Although the relevant statute refers to this arrangement as “net metering,” the existing arrangement actually constitutes dual metering. Under Missouri’s dual-metering law, enacted in 2002, any electricity fed by a generator into the grid is credited on the customer’s next bill at the utility’s avoided-cost rate, not the utility’s retail rate. (In an actual net-metering arrangement, all electricity generated by a customer during a given billing period is credited at the utility’s retail rate.)
Looks like Missouri is going from no net metering to attempting to become a state that is a leader in renewable energy. The Citizenre rental program should be available in this state soon. This article from the Neosho Daily News by Wes Franklin.
Thu Nov 29, 2007, 01:51 PM CST
Missouri is poised to become a leader in renewable energy.
That’s what the state’s Lt. Governor, Peter Kinder, told a crowd of about 140 this morning at an energy conference at Crowder College.
Kinder kicked off the all-day “Energy, Efficiency and the Environment” workshop by praising Crowder for its past work in the renewable energy field.
Kinder added that renewable energy is now familiar to most Americans these days, with the development of hybrid cars, bio-fuels, wind power and solar energy panels. And there’s more to come.
“I believe we are witnessing a new era in the age of energy production in our state and across the country,” Kinder stated.
He said Missouri sits in a unique position to help lead the nation in the renewable energy field and added that the state is aggressively building its bio-fuels market, particularly in the area of ethanol and bio-diesel.
Kinder also mentioned the completion last year of the state’s first large-scale wind farm in northwest Missouri and impending plans to build another just one county over in Exeter.
He said those in government must keep their eyes and minds open to new ideas, and went on to list several renewable energy sources.
“The world has embraced renewable energy and seems to be doing so more each day, so this is the future,” he said. “The benefits are plenty — a cleaner environment, economic growth and jobs and local energy production from reliable sources, not true of many of our sources of foreign oil. The advantages are real and the technology is here and emerging.”
Citing U.S. Department of Energy figures, Kinder said only about 18 percent of the nation’s energy is powered by hydro, nuclear and alternative sources such as solar and wind. However, he added that the current political and social climate will likely hamper further development of hydro and nuclear generation, leaving wind and solar energies to pick up the slack.
“I would urge you — plead with you — to continue your pioneering work and redouble your efforts in renewable energy,” Kinder said.
But he also sent out a blanket call for Missouri citizens to work with a “new voice and see energy problems with new eyes.” Kinder urged an end to what he said has been a “political blame game” and advised that problems and initiatives be seen as an opportunity to help generations to follow.
“We can work together and embrace these new technologies and produce results instead of mere theories and idle speculation,” he said. “Make no mistake about it — Missouri is poised to be a leader in renewable energy. And it’s thanks to your guidance and support and your showing us the way and your path-breaking work.”
Also speaking this morning was Anita Randolph, director of the Missouri Energy Center in Jefferson City and under the Department of Natural Resources.
Randolph likened the general electrical system to a rubber band being stretched tighter and tighter. Currently the demand of energy is going up at a rate of one and a half to two percent annually, she said. If other sources of energy aren’t found, the rubber band could break, Randolph warned, as energy systems aren’t able to keep up. And building new power plants is expensive.
That’s why, she said, the state is trying to develop more opportunities to cultivate renewable energy resources. Currently, it only makes up two percent of Missouri’s power supply.
Randolph touched briefly on the state’s Green Power Initiative that went into effect this year requiring utility companies to make a “good faith effort” to incrementally implement renewable energy or energy-efficient sources at a rate of four percent by the year 2012, eight percent by 2015 and 11 percent by 2020.
The Green Power Initiative also established a net metering system, Randolph noted, in that citizens who use alterative energy sources to help light and operate their home will receive power credits for generating their own electricity. To this end, the outside power meter will run backward and forward at the same speed.
“For anyone who wants to generate their own electricity, it changes the economic balance a little bit for you in a positive way,” Randolph said.
The Initiative also streamlines and simplifies the process of connecting home alternative energy systems to the utility grid, she added.
Although the green power legislation is technically already in effect, Randolph said the state Public Service Commission will spend the next six to eight months hammering out the details of how it will be put into effect.
Other renewable energy efforts Randolph mentioned include the current wind farm in Northwest Missouri and the coming one in Exeter, as well as another in undisclosed location, the creation of public color-coded wind maps documenting where the best wind speeds 100 meters off the ground are located (useful for citizens wanting to put up a small wind turbine), state tax credits for renewable energy implementation, partnering with livestock owners for solar water pump implementation, and more.
But she said one of the most important steps to spur the growth of renewable energies in the state was conferences such as the one at Crowder.
“I truly believe that communities, citizens coming together, is a very, very important place for us to start, and will probably have such a great deal to do with advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy as part of our energy mix in our energy future,” Randolph said.
See more coverage of Thursday’s energy conference in Friday’s edition of the Neosho Daily News.
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MISSOURI – Stringent Net-Metering Law Enacted
Missouri has become the 38th U.S. state to require investor-owned utilities to offer net metering, but the conditions associated with net metering and interconnection are not ideal for promoting customer-sited generation. Legislation (SB 54) enacted in June 2007 requires all of the state’s electric utilities — including municipal utilities and electric cooperatives — to offer net metering to customers with systems up to 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that generate electricity using wind energy, solar-thermal energy, hydroelectric energy, photovoltaics (PV), fuel cells using hydrogen produced by one of the aforementioned resources, and other sources of energy certified as renewable by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Systems must be intended primarily to offset part or all of a customer’s own electrical energy requirements, and must be located on a premises owned, operated, leased or otherwise controlled by the customer.
Net metering is available until the total rated generating capacity of net-metered systems equals 5% of a utility’s single-hour peak load during the previous year. However, in a given calendar year, the aggregate capacity of all approved applications for interconnection is limited to 1% of a utility’s single-hour peak load for the previous calendar year. If a customer’s existing metering equipment is not capable of measuring the net amount of electricity produced or consumed, or if it is necessary for the utility to install “additional distribution equipment to accommodate the customer-generator’s facility,” then the customer must pay for these costs.
Customer net excess generation (NEG) during a given month is credited to the customer’s next bill at the utility’s avoided-cost rate. Any NEG remaining at the end of a 12-month period is granted to the utility with no compensation for the customer.
Utilities must offer a net-metering tariff or contract that is identical in electrical energy rates, rate structure, and monthly charges to the contract or tariff that the customer would be assigned if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator. Utilities may not charge the customer any additional standby, capacity, interconnection, or other fee or charge that would not otherwise be charged if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator.
Systems must meet all applicable safety, performance, interconnection and reliability standards established by any local code authorities, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for distributed generation. Utilities may require customers to provide a switch, circuit breaker, fuse or other easily accessible device or feature that allows the utility to manually disconnect the system.
No additional liability insurance is required for systems up to 10 kW in capacity. For systems greater than 10 kW, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and utilities not regulated by the PSC must (1) adopt safety, performance, and reliability standards and requirements; and (2) establish the qualifications for exemption from a requirement to install additional controls, perform or pay for additional tests or distribution equipment, or purchase additional liability insurance. All system owners must indemnify the utility.
Applications for interconnection must be accompanied by a plan for the customer’s system, including a wiring diagram and specifications for the generating unit. Utilities must review and respond to the customer within 30 days for systems up to 10 kW, and within 90 days for systems greater than 10 kW. Prior to interconnection, a customer must furnish the utility with certification from a qualified professional electrician or engineer that the installation complies with the established safety and operating requirements.
The PSC and utilities not regulated by the commission must, by October 1, 2008, must adopt initial rules, which will include regulations ensuring that simple contracts will be used for interconnection and net metering. For systems up to 10 kW, the application process will use an all-in-one document that includes a simple interconnection request, simple procedures, and a brief set of terms and conditions.
Any costs incurred by a utility under Missouri’s net-metering statute are recoverable in the utility’s rate structure. The estimated generating capacity of all net-metered systems counts towards the respective utility’s accomplishment of any renewable-energy portfolio target or mandate adopted by Missouri. Each utility must file an annual report describing the status of its program.
The new law takes effect January 1, 2008. Currently, under a dual-metering arrangement, Missouri provides for the interconnection of wind, biomass, PV systems and fuel cells up to 100 kW in capacity. Although the relevant statute refers to this arrangement as “net metering,” the existing arrangement actually constitutes dual metering. Under Missouri’s dual-metering law, enacted in 2002, any electricity fed by a generator into the grid is credited on the customer’s next bill at the utility’s avoided-cost rate, not the utility’s retail rate. (In an actual net-metering arrangement, all electricity generated by a customer during a given billing period is credited at the utility’s retail rate.)
For more information about net metering in Missouri, see http://www.dsireusa.org.
Looks like Missouri is going from no net metering to attempting to become a state that is a leader in renewable energy. The Citizenre rental program should be available in this state soon. This article from the Neosho Daily News by Wes Franklin.
Thu Nov 29, 2007, 01:51 PM CST
Missouri is poised to become a leader in renewable energy.
That’s what the state’s Lt. Governor, Peter Kinder, told a crowd of about 140 this morning at an energy conference at Crowder College.
Kinder kicked off the all-day “Energy, Efficiency and the Environment” workshop by praising Crowder for its past work in the renewable energy field.
Kinder added that renewable energy is now familiar to most Americans these days, with the development of hybrid cars, bio-fuels, wind power and solar energy panels. And there’s more to come.
“I believe we are witnessing a new era in the age of energy production in our state and across the country,” Kinder stated.
He said Missouri sits in a unique position to help lead the nation in the renewable energy field and added that the state is aggressively building its bio-fuels market, particularly in the area of ethanol and bio-diesel.
Kinder also mentioned the completion last year of the state’s first large-scale wind farm in northwest Missouri and impending plans to build another just one county over in Exeter.
He said those in government must keep their eyes and minds open to new ideas, and went on to list several renewable energy sources.
“The world has embraced renewable energy and seems to be doing so more each day, so this is the future,” he said. “The benefits are plenty — a cleaner environment, economic growth and jobs and local energy production from reliable sources, not true of many of our sources of foreign oil. The advantages are real and the technology is here and emerging.”
Citing U.S. Department of Energy figures, Kinder said only about 18 percent of the nation’s energy is powered by hydro, nuclear and alternative sources such as solar and wind. However, he added that the current political and social climate will likely hamper further development of hydro and nuclear generation, leaving wind and solar energies to pick up the slack.
“I would urge you — plead with you — to continue your pioneering work and redouble your efforts in renewable energy,” Kinder said.
But he also sent out a blanket call for Missouri citizens to work with a “new voice and see energy problems with new eyes.” Kinder urged an end to what he said has been a “political blame game” and advised that problems and initiatives be seen as an opportunity to help generations to follow.
“We can work together and embrace these new technologies and produce results instead of mere theories and idle speculation,” he said. “Make no mistake about it — Missouri is poised to be a leader in renewable energy. And it’s thanks to your guidance and support and your showing us the way and your path-breaking work.”
Also speaking this morning was Anita Randolph, director of the Missouri Energy Center in Jefferson City and under the Department of Natural Resources.
Randolph likened the general electrical system to a rubber band being stretched tighter and tighter. Currently the demand of energy is going up at a rate of one and a half to two percent annually, she said. If other sources of energy aren’t found, the rubber band could break, Randolph warned, as energy systems aren’t able to keep up. And building new power plants is expensive.
That’s why, she said, the state is trying to develop more opportunities to cultivate renewable energy resources. Currently, it only makes up two percent of Missouri’s power supply.
Randolph touched briefly on the state’s Green Power Initiative that went into effect this year requiring utility companies to make a “good faith effort” to incrementally implement renewable energy or energy-efficient sources at a rate of four percent by the year 2012, eight percent by 2015 and 11 percent by 2020.
The Green Power Initiative also established a net metering system, Randolph noted, in that citizens who use alterative energy sources to help light and operate their home will receive power credits for generating their own electricity. To this end, the outside power meter will run backward and forward at the same speed.
“For anyone who wants to generate their own electricity, it changes the economic balance a little bit for you in a positive way,” Randolph said.
The Initiative also streamlines and simplifies the process of connecting home alternative energy systems to the utility grid, she added.
Although the green power legislation is technically already in effect, Randolph said the state Public Service Commission will spend the next six to eight months hammering out the details of how it will be put into effect.
Other renewable energy efforts Randolph mentioned include the current wind farm in Northwest Missouri and the coming one in Exeter, as well as another in undisclosed location, the creation of public color-coded wind maps documenting where the best wind speeds 100 meters off the ground are located (useful for citizens wanting to put up a small wind turbine), state tax credits for renewable energy implementation, partnering with livestock owners for solar water pump implementation, and more.
But she said one of the most important steps to spur the growth of renewable energies in the state was conferences such as the one at Crowder.
“I truly believe that communities, citizens coming together, is a very, very important place for us to start, and will probably have such a great deal to do with advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy as part of our energy mix in our energy future,” Randolph said.
See more coverage of Thursday’s energy conference in Friday’s edition of the Neosho Daily News.