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RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are not as complex as you might think. The panels absorb energy from the sunlight which is converted into electricity. The DC (direct current) signals are fed into an inverter, which converts the DC into grid-compatible AC (alternating current) power, which is what you use in your home. The solar PV-generated power is connected to your home’s grid at your main fuse box. In general, the vast majority of customers install the simplest possible system as this allows for the best return on investment. You can get fancy with solar PV, depending on your budget, like improving the appearance by putting a "skirt" around your solar panels, which gives your panels a sleek finish by covering up wires, mounts and hardware while offering protection. Keeping it simple pays. Stick with proven, field-tested equipment that's as simple as your situation merits and you'll achieve the best return on your investment. The right solar power system for your home depends on what you want to get out of the system. If you’re trying to save money on your electricity bills with the added bonus of powering your home with renewable energy, then a grid-tied solar system is the best option for you. Hybrid solar power systems are better suited for homeowners who live in areas that have access to the grid. They are also popular for homeowners who want to maximize the amount of clean energy they use. Off-grid systems are best for homeowners who don’t have access to the grid. Whether it's a rural farm or a cabin in the woods, off-grid solar systems let you have access to electricity that you otherwise might not have. However, going off-grid requires some substantial lifestyle changes, as you need to be conscious of your energy consumption.
COMMERCIAL SOLAR
Commercial solar, as opposed to residential solar, encompasses a variety of different types of customers and projects. In addition to businesses of different sizes, from large corporations to local small businesses, commercial solar customers can also include governments, schools and universities, and nonprofit organizations. Commercial solar projects may take the form of rooftop arrays on buildings or ground mounts, and can range widely in size from kilowatts to megawatts. Projects can range in size from 50 kilowatts (kW) for work from home packages to 300-400 kW for large industrial plants. Obviously, these are the extreme ends of the spectrum. However, it serves to illustrate the variation in potential project sizes in a sector where the buildings and customers differ widely. While a top quality solar system might cost a little more upfront, it usually delivers more energy generation each day which results in higher savings on your energy bill. For this reason the financial returns are better than cheaper solar systems which generates less energy and therefore lower savings. Another benefit of investing in a top quality solar system is the long term reliability and increased value of your premises with a bankable asset. Companies investing in a low quality solar system with the intention of replacing it in around 10 years will soon find out the cost of energy generation is higher than grid electricity when the opportunity cost of capital is taken into consideration. Unfortunately this approach increases the amount of waste generated by poor quality components as more solar panels are discarded and often not recycled.
FARM SOLAR
The latest cash crop to arrive on farm fields: solar panels. Solar farms are sprouting up across Southern Africa in all shapes and sizes, from small farms that light up local communities to utility-scale solar farms that power thousands of homes. In the last decade alone, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 49%. Much of this growth is due to the number of solar farms popping up around SA. A Solar farm is a large collection of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that absorb energy from the sun, convert it into electricity and send that electricity to the power grid for distribution and consumption by customers like you. Solar farms – sometimes called Solar Parks or Photovoltaic power stations – are usually mounted to the ground and come in all shapes and sizes. There are two main types of Solar farms. Utility solar farms and community solar farms. The biggest difference is the size of the farm, with utility-scale solar farms tending to be much larger than the community solar farms, with a capacity of up to 2,000 MW. Solar farms are a direct way in which to reduce carbon emissions and are a relatively effective and unobtrusive way of generating electricity. They operate as power plants, just like the fossil-fueled power plants that have generated electricity for consumers over the last century. Solar farms take advantage of economies of scale, meaning that by placing large orders for solar panels and other equipment, project developers can purchase the equipment for less. In most cases, solar farms provide power to the electric grid and are part of the utility’s energy mix.
INDUSTRIAL SOLAR
Solar Projects specializes in large-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic systems designed to offer maximum energy savings and long service life for a variety of applications in the commercial, government, and institutional sectors. Solar Projects offers a comprehensive range of Industrial solar services that enables you to rely on a single partner at every stage of the design-build process, from the initial site analysis to monitoring the energy production of your custom solar panel system. By taking this holistic approach, we reduce the amount of time and energy our customers spend managing each step of the process, ensuring we deliver the most cost-effective, efficient industrial solar panel systems. Our services include - Site Analysis - Energy Audits - Feasibility Studies - Design-Build Custom Solar Thermal Systems - Commercial Solar Installation - Solar Panel Performance and Efficiency Data Monitoring. Wherever the project, our installers will be there to get the job done on time. Whether it is a solar thermal system for a renewable energy solution with a turnkey PV system for all types of projects, we have a team of installers and the logistical means to ensure quick mobilization and timely completion of the project, regardless of geographical location.
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