FAQs
- How does Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar work?
- How much power does the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar Panel provide?
- How does the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar System help keep our environment clean?
- How does the solar roof panel fit with our nation’s vision of energy revolution?
- How does solar power affect the vehicle?
- How long would it take to charge a battery system?
- How far will my solar roof golf cart go before it needs to be plugged in?
- How does the tax credit work?
- What is my payback for investing in solar power?
- What are the practical benefits of our Solar Golf Top Kit?
How does Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar work?
By having the ability to lay down three separate layers of amorphous silicon, each tuned to a different frequency of sunlight. This created a cell with three active semiconductor layers, called a “triple-junction” cell. The top active layer in a triple-junction cell captures a portion of the solar spectrum, and the remaining sunlight penetrates to the second layer, which captures another part of the solar spectrum, and likewise for the third and final layer. As a result, the cell converts more of the solar spectrum into electricity, achieving higher conversion efficiency. top
How much power does the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar Panel provide?
This breakthrough technology eliminates the old thinking that the amps produced is exactly what you have to charge your batteries. The “Triple-junction” technology producing from three different levels seems to provide extraordinary amounts of energy the more your cart demands. We are seeing in some cases days, weeks and even months without charging. top
How does the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar System help keep our environment clean?
According to the EPA, “For every 1.0 kilowatts of electricity generated by fossil fuel power, nearly 2.5 pounds of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Using solar power rather than fossil fuel power on the golf cart reduces the CO2 released into the air by 452 pounds per year.” top
How does the solar roof panel fit with our nation’s vision of energy revolution?
With our present economy and the shortage of fuel produced in America, we have only one choice. The choice is to Go Green. With Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar technology, you are way ahead of this curve! Using the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar Peel & Stick Panels in every aspect of our energy needs is one of the answers. You will greatly reduce or even eliminate your need for electricity to drive a golf cart, and produce the energy you need for homes, and commercial facilities. top
How does solar power affect the vehicle?
We have found that the panel increases the range of the vehicle between charges by an average of 50%. Another benefit is that the solar will extend the battery life by giving the batteries a continuous charge. Active charging reduces sulfur content of the lead cells in batteries, the number one cause of battery failure. If a normal set of batteries lasts four years, the solar golf cart panel should extend the golf cart’s battery life an additional two years or more.
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How long would it take to charge a battery system?
The sun is the charging force, so as soon as you put your system into the sun, you being to charge your battery. It doesn’t even depend on the weather. Our system charges during cloudy and overcast days. Your battery doesn’t have to be fully charged to begin reaping the benefits of the solar charge. As soon as you put it in the sun, it begins charging. top
How far will my solar roof golf cart go before it needs to be plugged in?
Depending on the time spent in the sun, your cart can go days, even weeks without a plug in charge based on the amount of charge you obtain from the Solar panel. top
How does the tax credit work?
As of January 1, 2006, an investment tax credit for utilizing solar went into effect. IRS form 3468 line 2b allows for a 30% tax credit for investing in solar. The solar panel and the batteries are all part of a solar system on the vehicle. Also, some states will allow additional tax credits and sales tax exemptions such as California, Arizona, and Florida. Please check with your local state. A great resource for tax credits and benefits is www.dsireusa.org. top
What is my payback for investing in solar power?
If you have an EIN # and chose to write off your cart as a lease or purchase over 5 year period, you will achieve up to 155% of your investment back. If you chose to take the deduction at the end of the first year, you will receive a one time credit of 30%. Your state incentives may increase this amount. In addition you will be able to write off approximately $325.00 per year for your battery system. Check with your local CPA for exact deductions and/or credits.
An individual will receive the 30% first year credit and the yearly battery system tax advantages. In addition, if you purchase a new set of batteries at the same time you purchase your solar system, it is our understanding you get to deduct the full amount of those battery cost. Again, check with your CPA. top
What are the practical benefits of our Solar Golf Top Kit?
- Appeals to all who want to “Go Green” and protect the environment.
- Reduces the chance of stranded golfers at the far end of the golf course because of dead batteries. A golf ball cannot break our solar panel. No other panel company can offer this guarantee.
- Gives the golf cart more power to use on hilly terrains.
- Saves money by extending the battery life by an average of 25-50%.
- Reduces your electricity bill.
- Ideal for campers and hunters in remote areas with no plug-in ability.
- May eliminate plug in altogether for short distances in sunny areas for businesses with maintenance vehicles.
- Is a portable power generation system that can be used in emergency situations. You can plug in 12 volt appliances when the power is out such as radios, heaters, fans, lights, and even small refrigerators.
- It is the most affordable way to convert a golf cart to solar power.
- For nonprofit’s with golf carts, it is a manageable fund-raising target to go solar.
