November 18, 2009

Top 10 Reasons to Pick PurePoint Energy:


  1. Superior Customer Service: We listen to you because you are our top priority.

  2. Turnkey Solutions: We are your one stop green energy solution.

  3. Solar, Wind, Hydro or Biomass: We’ll put your resources to work for you.

  4. Variety of Products: We will get what you want. We have non-exclusive relationships with a host of manufacturers.

  5. Aesthetics: We can do solar shingles, wind turbine sculptures or translucent solar skylights! Your imagination (and physics) is our only limitation.

  6. Honesty and integrity is paramount.

  7. Off-Grid Specialists. Need clean electricity in a rural place (Islands, Mountains, International)? We’ve been there and done that.

  8. Think you’ve got Wind? We have high quality commercial grade wind data recording and analysis equipment to see if wind energy is the right choice for you

  9. In depth complimentary proposals: because knowing is half the battle

  10. Site visits: Have you ever wondered what it takes to start saving money and
    helping the environment? It only takes one call, so call today 203.642.4105

Please visit http://purepointenergy.com for all you alternative energy needs.

November 9, 2009

BIPV – Solar Energy with an Aesthetic Appeal

For some interested in solar energy, the look and size of the solar panels that sit atop a house or building can be an eyesore. While some like the futuristic look of the solar panels, others view a solar array as a clunky addition to a building. However, nowadays, solar panels don’t have to jut out of the exterior of a house with no regard for aesthetics. A Building Integrated Photovoltaic system (BIPV) consists of integrating photovoltaic modules into the structure of the building, most often into the roof or the façade. Unlike the traditional hard crystalline PV panels, BIPV modules include a variety of different materials that can be incorporated into the building itself. For instance, solar roof tiles can substitute for traditional shingles while generating electricity and blending right into the roof. Façade PV modules can be installed on buildings giving them a whole new chic, futuristic look. The ability to alter the transparency of solar panels can allow PV modules to replace materials that are commonly made with glass and similar materials such as windows or skylights.





These BIPV systems serve not only to create architectural appeal but also provide savings in materials that would otherwise be used and reduced electricity costs. Along with this, these systems will help protect against the weather and will be a source of clean, renewable energy.


To find out more about BIVP systems and solar energy please visit us at http://www.purepointenergy.com/

November 4, 2009

Freedom: Off-Grid in Haiti.

Off-Grid Living in Haiti


Proud owners of a PurePoint Energy off-grid solar-electric system!




Haiti is one beautiful country with an abundance of culture, agriculture and sunshine. The country's rugged landscape is surrounded by crystal clear blue water escalating into dramatic mountains in the core. One luxury that is not readily available in this country is electricity.


According to the World Bank:



Only 12.5% of Haiti's population has access to regular electricity. These electric costumers receive an average of 10 hours of electricity per day.




This very much held true while we were in Pétionville, a suburb of Port-au Prince where electricity appeared and disappeared with no regularity. Our client is constructing a home in rural Haiti on top of a mountain with no access to grid electricity or water.

Our goal was to create a cost effective solar electric system that would meet all the energy needs of our client while being low in maintenance. We began with a thorough energy analysis - assessing the demands of both small and large appliances. The new home has been designed to be extremely energy efficient. The final design was a 2100 watt system with backup batteries.

While the house was constructed, PurePoint Energy scrutinized over each component of the system - as getting equipment last minute in Haiti is either timely and costly. Each trip to the local hardware store to pick up some bolts, nuts and other miscellaneous items took 6 hours.

Our planning paid off and the installation went as smooth as could be expected.





For more Pictures of our Haiti Trip and other projects click here



We look forward to doing more projects in Haiti, the Caribbean and beyond.

Please contact PurePoint Energy for your energy needs:


Office: 203.642.4105
www.purepointenergy.com



PurePoint Energy completed a 2.1 kW Photovoltaic System for the Currelly residence.