Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems harness the energy of the sun and convert solar radiation into direct current electricity, which can be converted into alternating current electricity to serve a home or commercial building's electrical system. The key components of a PV system are PV modules, a mounting system, and one or more inverters. When a PV system is connected to a building's AC electrical distribution system, it is called a "utility-interactive" or "grid-tied" system. When a PV system is not connected to a utility grid, the energy produced by the same can be stored in batteries. Gipe Associates has been a leader in the design and inspection of PV systems.
Our Solar Energy projects include:
- McCormick, Hunt Valley, Maryland
- Milford Elementary School, Milford, Delaware
- Earth Space Science Lab Building, Frederick, Maryland
- U.S. Coast Guard - Building 35, Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Maryland
- Olde Towne Youth Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, Maryland
- Milford Central Academy, Milford, Delaware
- Sudlersville New Middle School, Sudlersville, Maryland
- James M. Bennett Middle School, Salisbury, Maryland
- Schaeffer Carriage House, Dorchester County, Maryland
- UMES Solar System Peer Review, Princess Anne, Maryland
- Wind Solar Building, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland