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“The relationship that
Vestar and Ohio University have with Third Sun is
a very professional one. All of their work was done
in both a professional and timely manner."
A.S. – Vestar Project Manager,
Ohio University
“Third Sun was very easy
to work with, and did a wonderful job of coordinating
with the many partners in our collaborative effort
to put up a photovoltaic array at our local high school.
Geoff was great about suggesting ways that we could
cut costs to work within our budget. I especially
appreciated the way the Third Sun crew worked with
our high school student volunteers, involving them
in everything from ditch-digging to running wires
to erecting the solar array, with lots of explanations
along the way."
K.G. – Meadville Energy Project,
Pennsylvania
"Geoff and his staff with
Third Sun provided the Columbus and Franklin County
Metro Parks with the best and lowest bid for constructing
a Bergey windmill for the Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Third Sun was awarded the contract and provided professional
technical expertise. The project was competed on time
and within budget. Geoff assisted our staff with training
of the system and continues to support the projects
educational message to the public."
S.S. – Glacier Ridge Metro
Parks
“Third Sun Solar and Wind
Power has been magnificent in their scope of services.
The technical and the educational component for our
school district students and teachers has been the
highlight of our solar schools projects. Their employee
Tim Dunning has developed very useful flowcharts and
educational tools that he has shared with physics,
chemistry and environmental studies students, and
he has been an excellent teacher to our kids.”
B.R. – New Albany
“… you do great work.
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M.C. – farmer and biologist
in Athens County
Mr. Greenfield’s ability
to explain such a complex subject to my elementary
students was outstanding. I watched him alter his
discussion as each grade level came through to meet
with him. All of us, teachers, parents and most importantly
the students, learned a lot and were thoroughly impressed
with Geoff Greenfield.”
S.E. – Granville Elementary
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about us
Third Sun Solar and Wind Power is a Full
Service Supplier and Installer of Solar and Wind Power Systems.
Services:
- On-site Consulting and Load Analysis
- System Design
- System Sales
- Installation
- Follow-on Technical Assistance and Service
Service
Area
All of Ohio and adjacent states. Third Sun is also available
for more distant installations and workshops, and has experience
on overseas projects.
Third Sun Solar and Wind Power has experience
since 1997 with many types and sizes of systems, from several
hundred to several thousand watts.
Our customer list includes:
- Private Homeowners
- Public and Private Schools
- Universities
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Businesses and Farmers
Authorized
Dealer
Siemens Solar, Xantrex/Trace, and trained and certified
by Bergey Wind Power.
We offer complete packaged, pre-engineered systems as well
as individual components. Please look on our pages for information
on your project, or contact
us with your questions or plans.
Process
The process from inquiry to an installed system usually
follows this progression:
- Customer makes the initial contact to ask about systems,
either by phone, via email or from the web site.
- Third Sun returns call or email, sends out information
packet or refers customer to website for all information.
- The full Inquiry Form is filled out by the customer
and returned to Third Sun. See Full Inquiry form on contact
us page.
- Third Sun makes a follow up call to the customer to
answer any questions, and to schedule a site visit.
- Third Sun makes a site visit to assess the solar or
wind potential; determine possible sites for the system;
review the electric usage in the home/building; discuss
any permits or agreements necessary. The fee for a site
visit is between $150 and $250 depending on distance traveled.
This includes site analysis, system design and estimate.
The site assessment fee is refunded to the customer if
a complete system is purchased from Third Sun Solar and
Wind Power.
- After the site assessment, Third Sun produces a proposal
with a cost estimate, as well as a full system design.
We sometimes produce several estimates based on your anticipated
budget and needs.
- If the customer approves estimate, Third Sun schedules
the installation of the system. Payment for equipment
is required before Third Sun can proceed with the order.
- Installation is completed and system is commissioned,
at which time full payment on the balance of the system
and installation is required.
The timeframe for the process from inquiry
to full system varies greatly according to the size and
complexity of the system. Generally, installation of a net
metered solar system is much quicker than a large solar/wind
hybrid system off the grid.
Adding a renewable energy system to your home is not yet
as easy or quick as adding new kitchen appliances (but someday
it might be!), so some patience is required. Time is needed
for design of the system, pulling of permits, agreements/contracts
with utility company, scheduling crews for installation,
weather, etc.
Choosing to hire Third Sun Solar and Wind
Power puts you in good company! Our services and expertise
are in high demand, by homeowners, schools, universities
and many others. The company is growing to keep up with
this demand, but we will not compromise the quality and
safety of our systems in exchange for speed. We work as
efficiently as possible and will be honest with customers
about the anticipated timing of system installation.
 About
the Greenfields, owner/operators of Third Sun Solar and
Wind Power, Ltd.
Geoff and Michelle Greenfield, along with their two sons,
live and work in their off-grid home in Athens County. They
have lived off-grid for 6 years, utilizing a 2 kW hybrid
solar and wind system, giving them first hand, in-depth
and daily knowledge of living with renewable energy. The
knowledge and experience that they have with many types
of systems components is utilized with every customer, with
every system designed and installed.
Producing clean energy as a way to contribute
to a cleaner environment was the Greenfield’s primary
motivation living off-grid and starting Third Sun. Since
1998, their home has been part of the annual Athens Area
Tour of Solar Homes. The family and home were featured in
April 2001 Ohio Magazine article “Green Houses”
and in the October 2003 Ohio Magazine edition article “Green
Living”. Their home is also open many times a year
for personal tours for interested customers, potential customers
and other curious folks. With Ohio University and Hocking
College close by, they also get a regular flow of students
from various departments visiting the home. The Greenfield’s
have hosted home school groups and presented workshops at
local schools on alternative energy. They have been the
subject of numerous newspaper articles, TV news stories
and journalism student’s assignments.
Technical
Expertise
Owner and chief Installer Geoff Greenfield is proud to be
a NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™. He is also
a certified PV Systems Integrator/Installer, #0211-01 by
the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. Third Sun
Installer Tim Dunning is also a certified PV Systems Integrator/Installer,
#0301-02 by the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.
For more details, please see statement
of qualifications.
References
| Tom Maves |
Renewable Energy Specialist |
Ohio Department of Development |
(614) 466-8425 |
| Steve Studenmund |
Project Manager |
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks |
(614) 895-6231 |
| Glen Kizer |
President |
Foundation for Environmental Education |
(614) 470-0435 |
| Brian Bond |
Environmental Affairs Officer |
American Electric Power – South Central
Power |
(318) 455-4255 |
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