Photovoltaic Panels

Sanyo’s 190-watt PV modules are an amazing 17.4% efficient. While that number may not sound that impressive, it is in fact well above average for solar panels (average currently is 12%).

And as this number continues to rise above the 25% mark with better technology, we will begin to see solar power systems paying for themselves in as little as three to five years. The current average is ten years. After that? Free electricity!

Sanyo achieves their high efficiency through their patented hetero junction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) technology. This allows the PV module to obtain max power within a fixed space, and creates a lower de-rating related to temperature. What does “temperature de-rating” mean?

Basically, as the temperature increases, Sanyo’s solar panels produce more electricity than conventional crystalline silicon modules. The structure of the HIT PVs allows them to reduce recombination loss of the electrical element (charged carrier) by surrounding the energy generation layer of single thin crystalline silicon with high quality ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers.

Inverters

With Solar Technology advancing rapidly, Pacific Energy Management is always up to date with new products from solar panel manufacturers, which it integrates into each site’s design.

Solar Inverters convert the direct current generated by the solar module into grid-acceptable alternating current.

At PEM we have chosen to work with SMA. As market leader for solar inverters SMA is setting benchmarks again and again: leading-edge efficiencies of 98% and new technology ensures maximum yields and the highest user convenience.

SMA offers the right device for each application: for all module types, for grid-connection and feeding into stand-alone grids, for small house systems and commercial systems in the Megawatt range.

Rail Setups and Mounting Systems

Mounting systems vary from flush mounts, pole mounts and rail setups. At PEM we generally use Rail Setups, as they can withstand the common trade wind systems in Hawaii and are seamless in scale.

The mounting system has been load tested and engineered to 125mph wind load (50lb. square foot of pressure load) for most module types. Rail setups secure the solar panels and prevents damage caused from high winds and seismic forces.

• Aesthetically pleasing – low profile appearance
• Anodized aluminum – lasts the life of the system
• Module specific engineering – ensures mounting system is specifically designed for the module type; makes the permitting process extremely fast and inexpensive