New Mexico Solar Professionals are making a difference during a time of potential darkness
New Mexico Solar Professionals, LLC (NM Solar Pro) was established in New Mexico in 2016. This company is uniquely positioned in the energy generation market, offering solar design and installation, as well as integration of other electric generation including natural gas (NG) and propane (LP) generators. Founders Albert and Elaine Silva joined the Cummins Home and Small Business Dealer Network so they could add to the solutions they offer their customers. They are able to provide their customers the best possible installations by leveraging their construction backgrounds and holding general contractor and electrical licenses.
Of course, from the company's name you might not assume that they sell Cummins Home and Small Business standby power systems. However, with the solar industry growing at record pace, it was a natural transition to consider similar residential NG/LP generators that could help customers with everyday needs. This is a business move that has proven to be a success for the Silva’s. What they’ve found is that most homeowners are unaware that a solar expert is needed to add a standby generator to their existing solar system; a crucial benefit provided by NM Solar Pros.
Not many dealers have the training, licensing, and background similar to the Silva’s in the New Mexico area where daily needs for back-up power are more frequent. One major reason is the recent shut down of San Juan Generating Station, a local coal-fire generation plant which the Silva’s have projected impacting roughly ~20% of the local electric market to go offline. Unfortunately, there is no indication the local government of a plan to upgrade or build any new facilities to support local electricity needs, leaving a high need for a solution.
For the Silva’s, this is a pivotal moment for them to install Cummins generators. In anticipation of what could be a 10-hour rolling electrical blackout on any given day, the Silva’s have begun working with the community on cost-effective investments with the Cummins Residential QuietConnectTM 20 kw Generators. They’ve estimated that customers spend about 50% less with and get 50% more power with a Cummins HomeStandbyGenerator compared to a back-up battery option.
Being a Cummins Dealer has allowed them to support their community in more ways than one.
The Silva’s say, the most joy comes from training the customer to use the systems and knowing that they have energy freedom that can sustain long and short-term outages through all seasons. It gives them pride to ensure that customers know they have a safe and affordable backup system for their home even if their local utility isn’t providing reassurance.
NM Solar Pros has a bright future ahead, the company is growing month over month with the support of the community. In 2023, NM Solar Pros with Cummins is committed to help families secure power for their homes and businesses.
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Cummins, a global power technology leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from internal combustion, electric and hybrid integrated power solutions and components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, microgrid controls, batteries, electrolyzers and fuel cell products.
