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| Solar Electric Systems Wind Electric Systems For Montana | ||
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Renewable Energy Systems Information |
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| Montana is an ideal area for generating electricity either by sun or wind. We are lucky to enjoy reliable and consistent sunshine and in many areas powerful wind. The primary reason renewable energy systems do not have a larger presence in Montana is our historically low cost for utility electricity. In 1997 the State Legislature deregulated Montana's energy market and as a result most energy consumers in the state have seen their electricity bill begin to rise. As utility rates go up and costs for renewables go down more grid connected people will consider making their own power joining the hundreds of Montanans who own property away from the grid and/or value the reliability and independence of producing their own power. | ||
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When you should consider a solar or wind electric system |
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- You are building at least ¼ mile from utility lines. - You require reliable, consistent electricity. - You are already using a generator. - You are concerned about future electricity rates. - You are concerned about the continued impacts of fossil fuel dependence. - You appreciate your independence. |
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What is a grid-intertie system? |
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A grid-intertie system is one where you produce electricity from wind or sun and use it in your home or send it out to the grid. You do not use batteries but depend on utility power during the night or low wind and cloudy periods. Northwestern Energy will install a "net-meter" that runs in both directions to credit customers with approved grid-intertie systems. |
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What is a stand-alone system? |
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| A stand-alone system is one where you produce electricity from the wind or sun and use it in your home or store in a battery bank for use at night or during low wind or cloudy periods. Stand-alone systems provide independence from the grid and/ or will provide grid backup. | ||
| Contact us |
undance Solar Systems
is a locally owned renewable energy business specializing in the
design, sale and installation of photovoltaic and wind energy systems.
We have been in business serving south-central Montana for twelve years and have installed
over 140,000 watts of stand-alone and grid intertie systems