Photovoltaics for Small Business Owners
This furniture factory in Massachusetts uses a photovoltaic system to generate its own electricity.
The following resources can help you install a photovoltaic (PV) or solar electric systems for your office or commercial building. If you are unfamiliar with PV systems, see the introduction to photovoltaic (solar cell) systems.
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General Information
A Consumer's Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun (PDF 763 KB)
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Outdoor Solar Lighting
Features comprehensive basic information and resources.
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Small Solar Electric Systems
Features comprehensive basic information and resources.
U.S. Department of Energy Million Solar Roofs Initiative
Find out how to register your installation as one of the million solar roofs.
Evaluation Tools
NREL Solar Radiation Data Manual for Flat-Plate and Concentrating Collectors
Allows you to find out the average, minimum, and maximum amount of solar energy available at your location, by month or for the entire year.
Find-Solar.org
Estimate the price, savings, and size of a solar power system in your location.
Training and Workshops
Solar Energy International
Features information about its hands-on workshops and online courses in solar building technologies.
Financing
U.S. Department of Energy Toolbook for Financing Energy Efficiency and Pollution Prevention Technologies (PDF 58 KB)
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
The Borrowers Guide to Financing Solar Energy Systems (PDF 501 KB)
