Solar

As the solar industry has grown – so has BURNDY's® involvement. Today, we supply products and services that span the entire scope of the solar industry (array, inverter, transformer, collection system).

As a result of our global reach, BURNDY® can offer product solutions and value added services that are unparalleled in the industry. We have been, and continue to be, focused on providing solutions to the most challenging application requirements.

Solar energy is all about harnessing the power of the sun to produce energy. Solar energy is also considered a clean energy because it does not produce pollutants or byproducts harmful to the environment. Currently, solar energy is produced primarily through the use of solar cells, also known as photovoltaic cells. The process works by placing the cells in direct sunlight. Sun hits the cells causing a chemical reaction that creates an electric current. The current is then turned into electricity. The problem with these cells, however, is they are only about 15 percent efficient.

Solar energy is typically classified in two ways, passive solar and active solar. Both approaches produce solar energy, but in very different ways.

Passive solar is exactly what it sounds like. It does not involve panel systems or other moving mechanisms to produce solar energy. Instead, passive solar involves planning a structure in such a way as to capture the power of the sun with windows, tanks and so on. These systems can be used to heat homes, water and so on.

Active solar energy systems typically involve some form of solar panels. The panels are oriented to maximize exposure to the sun. Depending on the system, the panels will then either directly converts sunlight to electricity, which is then transformed from direct current electricity to alternate current electricity and stored in batteries or fed into the grid system of the local utility. Active systems are more expensive and complex.

Solar energy has numerous advantages over other energy platforms. It is produces no pollution, requires little maintenance and comes with significant financial incentives in the form of tax deductions, tax credits and rebates from manufactures. In a majority of states, solar energy can also be sold back to utilities per a concept known as net metering. This reduces the need for batteries and significantly cuts utility bills.

The largest producers of solar energy in the world are Germany, Japan and the United States. California has recently introduces a solar initiative devoting over three billion dollars to promoting solar energy use by residents in the state.

Products for the Solar Farm

Mechanical Connectors	Compression Connectors	Grounding Products
Installation Tooling	Accessories