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Frequently Asked Questions
Hi, my name is Kevin Boyd speaking on behalf of Earth Care Solar , Inc. Earth Care has been in business since 1992. They hold the utility patent pending utilizing The Peel and Stick Solar Charging Systems for Golf Carts, Boats, & Motor Homes.
Thank you for taking the time to allow me to explain our technology. In addition I want to present a good overview of our business. All of our products have been designed with the mission field in mind. In fact back in 2004 our out reach team was one of the first to answer the call of those in need after the Tsunami. We furnished wind energy, solar power, and water purification units to local field hospitals. His background for over 21 years was in Air Purification, Water Purification, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Oil field Production, on shore and off shore facilities.
These systems can be used for any job that you need powered. There are some instances where there is not enough flat surface area to install the recommended size panel that will be most beneficial to your need. That problem has recently been solved by simply applying Plexiglas , then applying our Peel and Stick Solar Panels.
I am sure you are asking how the watts compare to the mono crystalline ,crystalline or crystalline/amorphous combination panels. The founder of the company has been an authorized instructor through a major University for many years. His emphasis over those years was water and waste water courses, distant learning, continuing education. Air Purification, and now Solar Air Purification came as a natural while attending field exercises with South West Wind on top of Beach Mountain meeting the professors and student from Appalachian College. He quickly learned how horizontal Wind Energy units were built and how they perform . This led to an intense study on how to build the Vertical Wind Energy Units.
While taking this time to learn and invent more green products, he begun working on building a Solar Golf Cart. This was accomplished about 13 years ago. A write up appeared in the Browns Field Magazine. He made the system work, but did not patent the utility system. The question comes up quite often , Why Not? The answer remains the same, the Mono or Crystalline Panels are a hoax when installed on any type of movable property.
He ask people all the time this question. Does your carts face the south at all times. They always say no. I then ask them if they have ever seen one rare up on its own. Bottom line folks utilizing these types of solar panels, they must be installed and at all times face the South and they must be tilted up 45 degrees. The reason is simple, these types of panels all work on peak sun shine.
Our product , The Peel and Stick does not have to face the south. The panel works on light, from day light until dark panels are producing amps. Here is the way we would like to answer that big question you want to know the answer to. “How many watts does your panels have? How do they compare in watts against the glass type panels? In the south if a mono or crystalline panel shows 150 Watt or any location in hot weather, you divide the claimed watts by two. In high temperature these type panels loose around 50% . So you are starting off on half the watts of the panel.
If you place your hand on the top over just one diode, the whole top shuts down. If one of the diodes crack or stop working, you end up throwing the complete solar panel away. Now we are creating the damage to the environment instead of being able to claim we are going green helping the environment., by filling up our garbage dumps. The worst part about these products is they are not even produced in America most of the time.
Did you know if you call out someone to install solar on your home, meaning mono crystalline type panels, and you tell the contractor to install those panels on the North, East or West side of your home, they will refuse and drive away. Why . They only work facing the South.
Our product can be place North, South , East, West . If it becomes cloudy, rainy or snow the mono and crystalline panels either stop working completely or they barely produce amps.The amorphous combination of crystalline work somewhat , but they are shielded with a brittle cover that makes direction very important to performance. Our Peel and Stick Panels work in cloudy weather, rainy weather, in fact snow enhances light, and in turn our panels produce more amps. Test have been conducted where holes were shot through the system, it continues to work. Now the US Navy, Border Patrol, and NASA, Universities, Zoo’s, Theme Parks, and Commercial Companies are utilizing our product in different parts of the world. Our Taylor Dun owners utilize our product , in fact one University has released an article about our product, and how great it has worked over the last year. See our web site, under News/Articles.
Many calls come in everyday with questions about our systems availability to do many different things. Some of these calls are people that want to become a dealer. I will go over some of those questions and answer those on this audio.
Has your product been recognized by the golfing industry?
Yes, Our Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar System was chosen as one of the “Best New Products of the Year” at the PGA Convention, Orlando, FL. In addition view our testimonial section, which includes a PGA Pro Golf Cart Test.
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. This technology works well on residential and commercial roofs as well.
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 without charging.
The Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar System is designed to charge a 12-24-36-48-72 or 96 volt battery systems by supplying a minimum of 2.0 amp +- amps constantly directly to a 36 or 48 volt battery bank. Extended tops systems will supply a minimum of 7-10 amps constantly.
Our newest technology being delivered in two and three separate thin line panels has the potential to deliver up to 7-10 amps. When the vehicle is in direct sunlight, the battery is constantly recharging itself through the solar panel and unlike those old, heavy solar panels; our thin film amorphous silicon solar panel will continue to charge even in cloudy and shady conditions.
How does the Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar System help keep our environment clean?
According the EPA, “For every 1.0 kilowatts of electricity generated by solar 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.”
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 Going Green. With Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar technology, you are way ahead of his 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 carts, and produce the energy you need for homes, and commercial facilities.
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 32%. Another benefit competitors are claiming is that their solar will extend the battery life by giving the batteries a continuous charge. Earth Care chooses not to make this claim because scientifically this has not been tested and proven. In fact Most battery companies reject the statement completely. Although it is a know fact that 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 roof panel should extend the golf cart’s battery life somewhat, but again there is no scientific proof at this time. Our only proof of extended battery life would need to be proven by a scientific independent group, maybe a major university.
Also, the vehicle is portable solar generator. If the regular power goes out, you can install an optional 12 volt plug so you can plug 12 volt appliances into it such as a small TV, lights, radio and even a small refrigerator. (Think of the possibilities during hurricanes, winter storms, earthquakes, etc.) If you plug an inverter into the 12 volt socket, you can operate regular 110 volt appliances off of the batteries!
Finally, the Earth Care Solar Top has no moving parts and is designed to last many years, assuming it is not damaged by an accident. The Earth Care Solar Top will never lose its value and, when sold to a new owner, that owner will be able to take the tax credits if they are still available at that time.
How long would it take to charge a battery system?
Our testimonials are pouring in from people who are saying they have applied our system on carts that are nearly drained, get on their cart and drive the day. Earth Care would rather see you charge your battery and depend our solar charging system to assist you in adding a charge with our smart controller as needed. It does not depend totally on the weather and level of sunshine, because our system will charge even on cloudy days. Think about how your normal car operates. Your batteries are recharged while driving. The Solar Top will assist in keeping your batteries charged. Remember with our new Thin Cell Technology Your batteries do not have to be fully charged. Your cart will power up in just a few minutes, and then continuously be charging.
How far will my solar roof golf cart go before it needs to be plugged in?
Remember, our Breakthrough Technology allows charging simply from light, so when peak sun rays go away our product keeps working. If you park your car under a fluorescent light your batteries are being stimulated. Bottom line we are seeing a minimum of 32% more driving time. Many testimonies are saying they are driving the cart for days, even weeks without charging. Again we ask folks to charge their batteries often for peak performance.
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.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3468.pdf
Also, some states will allow additional tax credits and sales tax exemptions such as California, Arizona, and Florida. Please check with you local state.
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 you 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 you 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.
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