Burke Electric

Green Power

Solar energy, provided by the sun, is constantly replenished and will not produce harmful pollution unlike fossil fuels. Solar energy may be used passively, such as to heat and light buildings or technology may be used to harness the sun's energy by collecting it and transforming it to generate electricity. Current technologies include photovoltaic, concentrating solar, solar hot water and more.

Another emerging field of alternative or green power is wind generation. The idea of harnessing the power of the wind is not a new concept, but has been altered and improved by science to harness the maximum energy created by the movement of air through wind currents.

We are currently involved in the design/installation of numerous photovoltaic systems in the Pacific Northwest and notice a bright future. Concurrently, we are working with manufacturers, land developers and general contractors in the wind generation field, which has great potential in the Northwest region.

McCall Hall Solar Installation- Seattle, WA

This project, which took place in 2004, was the largest solar panel installation in the history of Seattle. The 40 panels generate 120V power at 60amps to feed lighting in the Marion Oliver McCall Hall Performance Center. The Seattle Center is currently the largest grid connected system in the Seattle area.

Installed Value: $20,000

General Contractor: Burke Electric LLC

Owner: City of Seattle

Ongoing Project Envolvement:

Wind Generation Farms		Solar Power For Homes

Links to Green Power Information:

American Wind Energy Association

American Solar Energy Society

EPA Green Power Partnership

Seattle City Light Green Power Program