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Solar Photovoltaic energy systems are clean, can be placed where energy is needed or hooked into the power grid. The field is growing fast. To see how energy is passed from the Sun, through the photovoltaic cells and into your indoor lighting, watch this Energy 101 video... [ more ]

Solar cells, also called photovoltaic (PV) cells by scientists, convert sunlight directly into electricity. PV gets its name from the process of converting light (photons) to electricity (voltage), which is called the PV effect. The PV effect was discovered in 1954, when scientists at Bell Telephone discovered that silicon (an element found in sand) created an electric charge when exposed to sunlight.  Soon solar cells were being used to power space satellites and smaller items like calculators and watches... [ more ]

At Murphy International, we perform evaluation, feasibility study, project finance/grant writing support, financial analysis, design, installation, and after-sale support service. We utilize established green certification programs such as LEED, lead community engagement, establish skills transfer procedures, offer system training, and develop guidelines to support sustainable energy and building operation and management practices... [ more ]