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How Well Does it Pay? Or, Is the Time NOW for Solar in WV?

How Well Does it Pay? Or, Is the Time NOW for Solar in WV?

The price of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has fallen 60% from 2007 to 2012.  At the same time, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power (both subsidiaries of AEP) customer’s electric utility bills have increased nearly 60%.  Solar electric systems are inflation-protected investments because they offset electricity…

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Our Process: 4 Steps & You’re Ready to Go

Through winter weather and the holidays, PickeringEnergy Solutions, LLC (PES) completed another commercial Solar PV installation at Integrated Geriatric Care, PLLC.  This is a specialty medical practice located in Parkersburg, WV.  The time-frame for the entire process, described below, covered a period of less than…

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Solar Energy Solutions Business Model

Solar Energy Solutions Business Model

We are facing the necessary national challenge of increased reliance on domestic energy sources.   West Virginia has an extensive and growing renewable energy portfolio including solar, wind and biomass that requires promotion at the state and local level.  The state has adopted net metering policies…

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Solar Energy Solutions Now

Solar Energy Solutions Now

We Need Solar Energy Solutions Now… Here’s Why: Our use of energy globally, to run our cars, heat and cool our homes and charge our hand held devices is expected to increase dramatically over the next 30 years. A growing percentage of our end-use energy…

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Solar Energy Solutions in Haiti & Africa

Solar Energy Solutions in Haiti & Africa

Charles “Chip” Pickering has been active in providing photovoltaic power system design and installations in Haiti and Africa. He has worked with his friends on the Phebe Hospital Maintenance team in Bong County, Liberia to provide power for clinics in Liberia. Both Botota and Naama…

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Tesla Roadster Powered by PV Solar Panels

The picture above shows a 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport parked under the PV arrays at Pickering Associates. Tesla is the first American built  completely electric vehicle with a reasonable range. The Roadster is rated with a range of approximately 200 miles under optimal driving conditions…

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Tesla Model S 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year

Tesla Model S 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year

Recently, the Tesla Model S was named the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The five door electric sedan beat out the previously favored Ford Fusion and took many by surprise. You can see a video about the winning Tesla Model S in this article. This is…

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Tesla Roadster Video

It’s a sports car that goes 0-60MPH in 3.7 seconds, has ZERO emissions, and your PV Panels can charge give it a full charge all for around $5!

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