April 7, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction has a goal to help photovoltaic (PV) owners and those considering solar energy for their home become more knowledgeable about their purchase. As a general rule, most systems are sold without any maintenance plans, and owners believe…
February 11, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Choosing a photovoltaic system (PV system) for your home or business is a first-time experience for most. The evaluation process for choosing a system and/or contractor can be difficult. Pacific Islands Construction’s goal is to educate the consumer and hopefully…
January 28, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Kyocera has been manufacturing solar modules for more than 35 years, far longer than most manufacturers in the industry today. The Kyocera modules will probably never be the cheapest in the industry, but there are none constructed better. In the…
December 25, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
As consumers have purchased solar energy (photovoltaic systems) in greater numbers this past year, those buying systems in the new year need to acquaint themselves with the nuances of the industry. Pacific Islands Construction believes that what has become apparent…
November 27, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Recent events in the photovoltaic industry regarding the financial conditions of most manufacturers should cause concern among consumers. The cost per watt has been falling over the last six months and now its effect has started to be realized. What…
October 23, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
The installation of a photovoltaic system requires attention to many details. Building inspectors have noted that many systems are being installed with poor installation practices. Concern in the industry over what changes need to be made in the building code…
September 25, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
There has never been a better time to purchase a photovoltaic system (PV) than the present moment and those reasons include the lowest module price in the history of such systems, high electricity rates, and tax credits that are still…
August 28, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
There are many reasons to do your homework when choosing a photovoltaic system, and Pacific Islands Construction believes that an informed buyer is going to make the best decision for themselves. The following information is provided to give some clarity…
July 31, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Consumers who have had reservations regarding the purchase of a photovoltaic system (PV) may not have a better time to do so than now. Because of discontinued financial support or subsidies in Europe for PV, there is an oversupply that…
June 26, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
When having a photo-voltaic system (PV) installed on your rooftop, be sure the job is done with racking systems and flashing that meet the International Building Code. Modules, for example, must be installed so that the units don’t “fly off…
May 29, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction has found that most consumers are being provided with test data comparing one module to another with very little explanation of what these tests really mean. When confronted with these tests, consumers tend to believe they indicate…
May 8, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction believes that the purchase of a photovoltaic (PV) system for your home or business requires a bit of education on your part before a unit is installed on your rooftop. Questions such as “How is the system…