Is Solar Right for you

one of the most promising renewable energy sources, photovoltaics, which generates electricity from sunlight, A small off-grid PV (Photovoltaic) systems with battery storage in the kW range are definitely more cost-effective for you than systems using solely diesel generators. Even larger PV hybrid systems (5–100 kW) using diesel generator sets only to avoid large long-term battery storage can operate at lower cost than purely diesel-powered systems.

The shortcomings of diesel generators

They contribute to air and noise pollution. They need regular maintenance and fuel--especially expensive at a remote site. They are less efficient following engine startup, and when operated at other than 80-100 percent of rated capacity. Operating and maintenance costs are high.

Building Integrated Solutions

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is often referred to as the next revolution in solar power generation. BIPV systems not only produce electrical power from the sun, but also form an integral part of the building structure, integration of photovoltaic (PV) panels into buildings during construction, BIPV replaces traditional building materials such as roofs, window overhangs, and walls with solar panels

Solar power Connected to Commercial/Industrial Buildings

PV Installations on larger buildings such as manufacturing facilities, apartments, parking garages, offices and retail structures provide supplemental power to support energy needs.
PV installations on commercial or industrial buildings tend to be larger than those found on residential buildings due to the larger available space on the roofs and availability of capital to invest

Some of the benefits of renewable energy generators are:

• They use free resources like the sun and wind for fuel.
• Operating and maintenance requirements are low.
• They operate reliably, even if unattended.
• They don't contribute to pollution or waste natural resources.
• They handle small loads without running the generator