Residential Solar Electricity and
Renewable Energy Power Systems

Figuring Power Requirements -- Use this page to help ascertain your power requirements in terms of watt-hours per day; a chart is listed with the watts used by common appliances.

Load Evaluation Form -- This form can simplify adding up your electrical loads.

Insolation Map & Example Systems -- Once you've come up with the total watt-hours per day you need, you can get an idea of costs, necessary components and power output based on your location in the U.S. by looking through these systems. Systems range from a one-panel system up to a 10,000 watt-hour per day system.

Alternate Energy Component Overview -- Basic information about solar power info and the components of renewable energy electric power systems is given here, for solar modules, wind generators, inverters, batteries, etc.

Solar panel Prices & more -- WOW! What a selection, and what great pricing! We do our best to meet or beat the competition's pricing, so let us know what you seek.

Efficient Refrigeration -- Information is provided about energy efficient units, propane units, costs and options. Ever wonder why we want you to get rid of your old energy hog? --click here to find out!

Servel Propane LP Refrigerators -- These well-built, dependable units keep your foods COLD without electricity. We offer several types of LP refrigerators and freezers to meet our customer's needs, from cabin-sized to full-sized units for your family.

Crystal Cold Propane LP Refrigerators -- These units are the biggest and most gas efficient units made in America; built by the Amish for the Amish, who usually have large families and demand high performance, these heavy duty refrigerators are designed to give decades of service.

Blizzard LP Freezers -- Chest and upright propane Freezers made by the Amish in the Midwest. 10, 15, 18 and now a whopping 21 cu. ft. capacity available.

Peerless LP Gas Propane Kitchen Ranges -- A variety of sizes, models and options are available in these high quality natural gas or propane kitchen stoves, in 20", 24", 30" and 36" wide units.  NEW units now available in stainless steel.

Conserv AC Refrigerator/Freezer -- A typical, conventional refrigerator may take 12 to 18 (75 watt) solar modules to run on a PV powered system. This model uses 1/3 to 1/5 the power of the energy hogs! Freezer also available.

Fuel Generators -- Information about fuel and back-up generators and what to look for in a "Gen-Verter" system

Solar Water Pumping -- The basics of solar water pumping systems are offered here; whether for stock watering or for your remote cabin, we can design a pump system to suit your needs.

DC Sub Pump Info -- The simplest way to get water from the sun. Works great down to 220+ feet down--you need a 4" casing or bigger.

Contact Us/How To Order -- If there's a component you need and can't find, let us know; if we can't come up with it, we may be able to refer you to a supplier who can. And, let us know your thoughts and comments! We'd like to hear from you! We accept Visa and Mastercard for your convenience; money orders, bank transfers, and personal checks are fine.

Battery-less grid-tie solar electric power inverters -- These inverters offer the easiest and least expensive way to Go Green and install a solar electric power system that will reduce or eliminate your monthly power bill.

Trace DR Series Inverters Specs -- Extremely versatile modified sinewave inverter, designed for prime power systems, utility back-up, RV and industrial applications. From 1500 to 3600 watts continuous power rating.  Up to 12,000 watt surge capacity.

Trace Sinewave Series Inverters Specs -- This revolutionary inverter is the one making the utilities cry "Uncle!"! Pure sinewave power, grid-interactive capability, high surge capacity, low idle current and varied programmability make it one of THE most desired components for on-grid interaction as well as remote applications.

Outback Power Systems Clever electric power inverter combiner boxes make it a snap to install.

Solar Modules Specs -- We have more modules than we can list, so if you don't find the one you seek here, drop us a line or give us a call. Offerings include Kyocera, Siemens, Uni-Solar, Solarex, and more.

Regulators and Controllers  -- New technologies are getting the most out of your solar modules, while preventing battery overcharge. Product line includes Xantrex, Morningstar, Heliotrope, Specialty Concepts and more.

Mount Structures and Trackers  -- Whether you need a flush mount for your RV or a 10 module tracker for your remote home, we can found the right mount for your project's solar panels.

Wind Generators -- While very site specific, wind generation can be a valuable addition to the battery charging scheme, or even as a source of primary power. Units range in size from 400W to 10KW.

Air-X Wind Generator -- For the cost of one solar panel you can have a wind generator! Read more about the possibilities of wind power generation with this very popular component.

Bergey Wind Generators  -- Power your home with a reliable, heavy duty Bergey wind turbine. Five year warranty, high power output. 1K to 10K units available.

Batteries -- The heart of a remote off-grid power system. Several brands are offered and basic maintenance information is listed.

Solar Fence Charger and Solar Fire Ant Eliminator -- Dependable solar products you can rely on for livestock fencing and insect control.

RV or Marine Solar Electric Power Systems -- Solar electric power is SO easy to add to your RV or boat--it's already set up for 12V power. These systems will also work great on your remote cabin's roof.

Composting toilets -- We are now offering a line of  Sun-Mar composting toilets, from ones that use no electricity or water and are self containing to those that use a little water and some electricity and utilize a centralized composting bin that can accept multiple toilets.

Related Renewable Energy Links--Information about solar incentives, financing renewable energy power projects, energy information newsletters to subscribe to, solar power info, data on EVs, efficient appliances, healthy and low energy home-building, surplus products and more are a few of our links, just a click away!

Used & surplus bulletin board -- FREE LISTING here for the alternate energy goods you may want to sell; or, if you're looking for a bargain, CHECK IT OUT! Please, no commercial listings. Goods include solar panels, wind generators, energy efficient appliances, etc.

About Oasis Montana, Inc. -- Who we are and what we are up to.  Check out our latest newsletter or in PDF format  here, see what other people say about us, or see our latest office PV project!