Remote Power Systems
Remote power systems are a great alternative
for many people in rural areas faced with a large connection
cost to the main electricity grid, or as an alternate
from running a diesel generator. Remote Area
or Stand Alone Solar Power Systems operate
independently from the main electricity grid,
the energy collected from the solar panels is usually
stored in battery banks, typically at 5 days storage,
and so reliable and continuous power is available 24
hours a day.
HOW A REMOTE POWER SYSTEM WORKS
The solar power is generated by solar panels
that can be fixed to a building’s roof or on a
purpose built solar array frame. The electricity is
then fed into a bank of deep cycle batteries
via a regulator or power controller,
to be stored for use when required. The power can then
be used directly from the batteries with DC appliances,
or converted to mains 240 volt alternating current AC
electricity by a stand alone inverter. The standalone
inverter delivers mains quality 240 volt electricity,
so normal household appliances including power tools
can be used.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Solar Panels
Regulator/ controller
Deep cycle batteries
Inverter
Switchboard
Meters and circuit breakers
Installation and commissioning
System Manual
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE SYSTEM
The size of the Stand Alone Solar System you
install is only limited by budget and space for
your solar panels. Systems are measured in terms
of the generating capacity (kW), battery
size (voltage & amp-hour capacity) and Design
Load (kWh / day).
SYSTEM SIZES AND COSTS
The cost of the system is dependent on system
generating capacity, ease and location of installation
and to a great extent the quality of the components
you install.
Some factors to consider:
• Types & power rating of electrical
appliances (watts)
• How many hours per day they are used
• Your location - amount of solar energy
available at your site
RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES
A renewable energy certificate
(REC) is a commodity in the REC market. RECs are
created by eligible parties and sold to liable
parties via the REC Registry to meet their liability
under the RET.
You are entitled to create them when purchasing
solar panels, wind turbines, solar hot water services
and hydro. The Australian government has launched
The Solar Credits program which is based on the
Renewable Energy Certificate system, but with
a certificate multiplier incentive offering up
to 5x the usual number of RECs issued for solar
power systems up to 1.5kW.
ECONOMIC BENIFITS
Although the up-front cost of these systems
can be high, Stand Alone Solar Power Systems are
a very cost effective solution for rural households
or businesses faced with a large connection cost
to the main electricity grid or high diesel costs
to run their generators.
BE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Do NOT use electricity to power greedy appliances
such as electric hot plates, ovens, electric hot
water heaters, air conditioners & large incandescent
light bulbs.
Solar &/or gas water heating, gas cooking,
high efficiency light bulbs, good insulation &
home design will help to minimise your electrical
power load.
WARRANTY ON SYSTEM
All warranties offered with equipment
Workmanship - 24-month warranty (installer)
For a formal quote contact Max Enfield
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