Abney Solar Electrix
11244 NW Kingwood Dr, Redmond, Oregon, United States

Abney Solar Electrix has been in the off-the-grid systems industry for over 25 years.  Projects completed range from recreational homepageonevehicles or boats, to solar and wind powered homes and cabins and telecommunications sites for the Oregon State Police, ODOT, Pine Telephone, Community Broadband.  Every job is unique in its needs and specific to its challenges. Dean Abney, founder of Abney Solar Electrix, is versatile in seeing the needs and challenges while keeping with the owner’s requests.  He designs and sizes every system to fit the individual’s needs.  The quality products he uses include brand names such as Schneider Electric, TRACE, Heart, Xantrex, Midnite Solar, Outback, Magnum, Kohler, ONAN, Wrico.  He is factory and field trained to do the job right the first time.

Abney Solar Electrix is also service oriented, for those with systems that need servicing or repairs.  We carry a full line of both new and refurbished inverters, solar systems and even batteries.Abney Solar Electrix has been enthusiastically dedicated to the renewable energy systems industry since its infancy,homepagetwo following the industry and taking on new technology and filling existing power needs.  In addition, Abney Electrix is committed to maintaining a level of professionalism not commonly found in the industry.  Every job is guaranteed to work within design specifications and customer and site limitations.

As part of Dean’s passion and dedication to the renewable energy industry, Dean has been a general member of OSEIA (Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association) since 2004 and a board member from 2006 to 2010.  Dean has been a featured speaker at the OSEIA Solar Expositions, bringing his expertise in off-grid solar design and equipment sizing to the attendees.  You are encouraged to visit OSEIA’s website at www.oseia.org for news and information in renewable energy. Dean also teaches Battery Based Power Systems at Solar Expo and  Sol-West every year.In short, few have more experience or technical know-how than Abney Solar Electrix.  For all your power needs, whether a ranch, home or a remote cabin, your power needs can be covered with Abney Solar Electrix, your energy controls and management system specialist.

Off Grid Systems

Solar power is a reliable, renewable source of energy that is asvailable even on cloudy days.  Whether on a track or fixed to a roof, solar power is safe clean and something.  Solar power can often be mixed with wind or hydro to create hybrid systems.  With inverters, backup generators and reliable batteries, a solar system can maintain your needs for many years. It is critical panels and all the equipment is sized correctly for your specific needs.  One package does not fit all!   With tax incentives on both the state and federal levels,  solar energy is quickly becoming the preferred method of renewable or alternative engery. 

Solar systems can be small to extremely large in nature.  From a weekend cabin to full time living with few concessions in lifestyle, solar power systems can be your ticket to generating all the power you need.   For storing energy, whether a stand alone wind or solar or a hybrid system, the batteries and inverter will be the foundation for storing your power.   Batteries are normally the weakest link in an off grid power system.  It is extremely important to have the proper batteries for your alternative power system.  This gallery shows a display of batteries and inverters being used by our projects. Abney Solar is in the process of field testing new battery technology, LiFiPO4 is going to be the future of battery based storage.  At this time, it appears to be the most cost effective for reliable long lasting energy storage.  Watch our website for updates! Abney Solar Electrix is the N W oldest factory certified and trained inverter repair and testing facility.  We specialize in TRACE  SW & DR, Schneider Electric XW, Heart and Magnum products.

Our unique portable power systems are great for when power is needed in different areas at different times such as running livestock water pumps.  These portable power systems are built to your specific needs. The frame includes stablizers to level the unit on uneven ground, is made from high strength steel and is built to be pulled behind a pick-up, ATV or tractor. One model features a solar power unit with controller for a remote water pumping system.  It can be moved from field to field or water source to water source and can be stored in a safe location for off-duty times. A second model features an inverter and batteries for remote power needs.  They have been used for hunting cabins, power for fence repairs, remote kitchens and outdoor concerts.  The potential uses for the portable power system is only limited to ones imagination!