Commercial and Industrial Solar Power Applications
Entec Solar designs and markets solar electric systems for off-grid (standalone) commercial and industrial applications in rural or remote locations. Our photovoltaic products and systems are used in the construction and operation of roads, railways, harbors, lodging, parks, recreation, military, emergency, rescue, and other facilities.
Photovoltaic systems are simple and reliable; they have no moving parts and require little maintenance. As prices for solar modules continue to fall, solar systems provide a more cost-effective (low dollar per kWh) electricity supply for equipment in remote locations compared with other energy sources such as diesel-generator, dry cell batteries, and kerosene lamps (lighting).
Standalone Solar Electricity is Reliable and Cost-effective
Solar electricity is a reliable and affordable way to provide power in the following situations:
- Rural or remote location – Large or isolated areas.
- No other energy supply – No connection to utility electricity grid. No gasoline or diesel fuel available, or inconvenient or costly supply.
- Unattended operation – No attendant, no access.
- High reliability – Low mean time to failure (MTTF), or long useful life.
- Demanding duty cycle – Frequent on/off cycle or long power draw.
- Intermittent load (usage) – On-call demand.
- 24-hours a day, 7-days a week load (usage) – Continuous demand.
- All-weather operation – Temperature, rain, snow, dust.
- Low maintenance – No moving parts. Labor, skills, supplies, or parts for alternative power is not available.
- Low power loads – Not large motors or heaters.
- Light-weight, portable power – High power/weight.
- Silent, clean operation – No moving parts. No on-site emissions or wastes.
- Renewable energy – Environmentally friendly operation. Enhance company image and reputation.
We design and sell solar power products and integrated systems for a wide range of off-grid commercial and industrial applications, from small battery chargers to large solar power plants. Some practical and effective applications that use solar power are:
Commercial Solar Outdoor Lighting
Commercial Solar Outdoor Lighting. Solar-powered lighting illuminates outdoor areas for security, safety, and recreation.
Remote Security and Surveillance
Solar-powered cameras monitor large properties and remote areas for security, safety, and access control.
Remote Data Acquisition and Equipment Monitoring
Solar-powered data acquisition systems measure operating parameters (mechanical, electrical), monitor processes, and control actuators of equipment in remote locations.
Standalone Solar Power Systems
Use solar energy to supply electric power for staff and equipment at remote offices, stations, booths, and kiosks.
Advantages of Solar Power
There are many advantages to using solar electric power in remote, inaccessible or standalone applications:
Affordable
Off-grid solar electric systems are now price competitive with alternative energy sources, such as operating diesel generators or installing utility electricity, as measured by Dollars per kWh of energy generated.
Reliable
Unlike gas or diesel generators, or wind turbines, photovoltaic power systems have no moving parts and require little maintenance.
Flexible
Solar power systems can be designed in modules to meet specific requirements now. Add more capacity later with no equipment replacement as loads increase.