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In May, we added a new PV system to provide ~72% (.72 SF) of our annual electric energy at

Heliotropic Technologies.  Because we’re a wicked efficient operation, it only required a 1.35 kW

system, which provides ~100% of our summer electricity needs, and ~70% of the Spring/Fall requirements.  With the state and federal tax credits and incentives combined with low interest rates, we’ve locked in our electric expense for the next 12 years at a lower cost than the “Green Power

Option” grid-supplied electricity that’s being displaced.  After 12 years, this system (at retail cost)

should provide us with virtually free energy that will then likely provide us with a S.F. of 1.0

(net-zero electric if we become ~30% more efficient by then). 

Let us help you do the same.  It’s similar to the difference of owning your house versus renting,

except owning the solar system will be less expensive than purchasing grid-supplied power. 

Read our latest article, which includes a comparison table from an American Solar Energy Society (ASES) study which shows the approximate cost for financing a home and its energy expenses in comparison to the increased appraisal value.  This example compares a home with utility bills averaging $190 per month, or a total of $2,280 in annual utility costs.

We hope you’ll come back often to see how our services can benefit you!

Seed Grant Awardees

Approved by MTI Board

Project Summary

Concentrating solar electric collector system

Heliotropic Technologies, PA – Boothbay Harbor.
Heliotropic Technologies proposes to develop residential-sized concentrating solar electric collector systems using parabolic-shaped troughs with reflective surfaces to increase the direct solar light intensity reaching photovoltaic modules to increase their electric output.  This grant would allow Heliotropic Technology to develop technology that has not been available for smaller applications.

Heliotropic Technologies is a renewable energy systems implementation and energy engineering company that is ready to meet the demands of today’s marketplace.  Heliotropic Technologies was created to help the world become a better place by doing its part to reduce energy consumption and energy’s contribution to human-induced global climate change, while offering rewarding jobs to its employees.  Energy independence, demand for low intrinsic energy products, global climate awareness and other green marketing incentives have increased the demand for services and products that Heliotropic Technologies is uniquely positioned to provide.

Contact information:
Michael J. Mayhew, PE, GBE/ President
60 Campbell Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207- 633 – 1061
coolsolarguy@yahoo.com