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Power from the sun also has major benefits for the environment. It reduces the need for electricity generated by power plants, which in turn leads to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The SunSource® Home Energy System puts you in control of your monthly bills by creating and using solar energy, reducing your need for electricity from your utility provider. Solar energy generated by the system is first used to power your heat pump or air conditioner. When your heating and cooling system is not in use, the solar energy can operate other appliances and electronics. Any excess energy that’s not needed will be sent back to the utility company, possibly entitling you to a credit.
More efficient than a home comfort system
As a home energy system, complete with a solar-ready heat pump or air conditioner and solar modules, SunSource is different from a typical home comfort system in that it harnesses the abundant, clean and completely free energy of the sun to reduce your home’s utility operating costs. (See page 7 for savings estimates.)
Simpler and more affordable than a home solar system
The cornerstone of the SunSource Home Energy System is a high-efficiency air conditioner or heat pump from the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection. These units come solar-ready, which means they can be easily integrated with solar modules in a solar energy system, if and when you want one. You can start small, with one or two modules, and add more (up to 15 total, per outdoor unit) when budget permits.
How the system works to reduce your utility costs
The SunSource® Home Energy System allows you to tap into the utility-saving benefits of solar. Here’s how:
- One to 15 solar modules* harness clean, sustainable energy from the sun and send it to a SunSource® Solar-Ready heat pump or air conditioner.
- Solar energy is first used to meet heating and cooling demands. When the heat pump or air conditioner isn’t running, the system powers lighting, appliances and other electronics in the home. Any surplus power goes back to your utility company for a possible credit.
- A communication module allows you to see how your home energy system is working to lower your utility operating costs. It also shows the environmental benefits of using renewable energy for your home.
Solar modules – Unlike typical solar-panel systems, which have one large inverter for the complete array, each SunSource module has its own scaled-down microinverter that converts solar energy into usable electrical power. This has three key advantages:
- A dedicated microinverter for each module allows a higher capture of solar energy, compared to traditional single-inverter systems.
- You have the flexibility to start small and add more modules at a later date for greater energy savings.
- Any issue that might affect one module, like tree shading or cloud cover, doesn’t impact the operation of other modules.
- Beyond efficient performance, the modules offer superb durability and aesthetics:
- Modules are weather- and impact-resistant.
- Modules can be installed nearly flush on a south- facing roof.
- Modules can be easily maintained and serviced.
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