Solar photovoltaics (solar PV) is what people commonly refer to as solar panels. Technology is moving extremely rapidly in the development of solar PV with capture efficiencies increasing and cost per panel decreasing. Applications of this technology are also expanding to include an exciting new class of technologies called Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). These new products such as solar shingles, awnings and siding, improve the aesthetic appeal of solar PV.

In new developments Recap Power works with designers and contractors to integrate solar PV and other technologies into a project from the outset to optimize generation efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and to minimize construction schedule interference. In the case of a retrofit, Recap will address your power requirements with minimal interruption to your daily life. We customize the technology for you and work around your schedule to address your renewable energy needs.

Solar PV installations include various technologies to provide household power and to optimize power delivery to the homeowner. In order to utilize the DC power created by solar panels, an inverter changes it to AC power. Batteries are also often integrated to provide backup power and to allow for variance between generation and usage. A charge controller ensures proper battery management and avoids issues such as overcharging. Integration and arrangement of these components is critical in the optimization of the system and maximizing power generation. Recap will ensure that all of these issues are addressed to best suit your particular site and requirements.

On the West Coast of BC, solar PV is often integrated with other technologies to supplement the power generation. It is most often true here, that when the sun is not shining, the wind is blowing making wind a great complementary technology to solar PV. A combination of technologies often provides the best solution for the customer.