Whidbey Sun & Wind
987 Wanamaker Rd , Coupeville, Washington, United States

Whidbey Sun & Wind is one of the most experienced renewable energy companies in the Pacific Northwest. We provide a broad range of renewable energy system solutions to our neighbors in the northern Puget Sound region. Renewable energy is our only business.   Please explore our website to learn more. Visit our portfolio for an overview of our project work. Check out the services and systems that we offer. Then contact us to schedule a Site Evaluation & Consultation, or call with any questions. We are located on central Whidbey Island in Washington and serve customers throughout the northern Puget Sound region.   WSW is both a general and electrical contractor. Our general contractor license number is WHIDBSW946M1. Our electrical contractor license number is WHIDBSW920MS.  Whidbey Sun & Winds crew includes  five NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professionals. NABCEP (The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) is the national certification organization for professional installers in the field of renewable energy, offering certifications and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.

Experience

• Whidbey Sun & Wind has been in business since 2000.
• We are one of the oldest renewable energy design and installation companies in Washington. 
• We were involved with the first grid-tied PV installation in the state.
• WSW has installed over 3.5 MW of solar modules to date. 
• Renewable energy is our only business.
• We are very good at what we do and our customers agree.

Training

• Whidbey Sun & Wind has 5 NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professionals on staff -- more than any other solar installer in the state.
• NABCEP certification is the gold standard for certification in the renewable energy industry. 
• Many installation companies have NABCEP-certified personnel in the office, but WSW has highly trained and skilled NABCEP-certified installers on the job site installing renewable energy systems as well. 
• You will not find a more experienced or better-qualified installation crew.

Quality

• Whidbey Sun & Wind uses only the highest quality materials in every one of our installations. 
• We specify American-made solar modules manufactured by companies that we know and trust. 
• From the stainless steel hardware in our anodized aluminum racking systems to the powder-coated flashings at the roof, we ensure that every component of your renewable energy system will last for many decades, even in a harsh marine environment. 
• Our attention to detail is unrivaled.

Efficiency

• Whidbey Sun & Wind has excellent working relationships with the local utilities, so you can be sure your system will be interconnected efficiently.
• We take care of the utility contracts and incentive paperwork.
• As a Snohomish PUD Registered Contractor, WSW will ensure that you get the Sno PUD Solar Express incentive and we help our OPALCO customers get the MORE incentive.

Solar PV

Solar power modules, also known as photovoltaic (PV) modules, produce electricity from the sun.  This clean, silent source of electricity is of great value to living and working spaces.  Whidbey Sun & Wind designs, installs and maintains: 

• Grid-tie PV systems supplement existing utility grid power. They are eligible to participate in net-metering, allowing you to sell-back excess production of electricity to the local utility. 
• Off-grid PV systems supply power to a site that has no existing power source. 
• Mobile PV units may be used for electricity on-the-go, such as RV and marine applications.

WSW designs, installs, and maintains pressurized anti-freeze closed loop and drain-back closed loop solar water heating systems. These system types are appropriate for the Northwest because they work well in colder climates.

  Benefits

• Reduces dependency on non-renewable energy sources
• Adds value and equity to your home
• Purchase years of heating energy at todays rates
• Solar hot water system can offset 60 to 80% of heating needs for water (the average household spends approximately 20 to 30% of energy cost for domestic water heating)

Micro- Hydro

Micro-hydro systems use running water to turn a small turbine which generates electricity. Greater volume and speed of water allows for more electricity to be generated in this way. By measuring the head and flow at the site, one can determine power generating potential and what type of turbine is best to use.  There are several factors which help determine if your site is appropriate for using water as a source of energy generation. Firstmost, it is necessary to have a river or stream on or near your property which runs year-round. Measuring the water head (pressure) and water flow rate will determine how much power is available and which type of turbine might be used.  Besides the micro-hydro turbine, many of the other electrical components in a micro-hydro system are the same as those used in solar electric or wind power systems. 

Benifits

• Reduces dependency on non-renewable energy sources
• Constant and reliable power generation