This article will present six questions to be answered about the location and load when considering solar.
- Is your load less than 300 watts continuous (7kWh/day)?
- Is your load in a remote location with limited or no access to commercial (grid) power?
- Is your load driven by direct current?
- Is your site largely unattended year round?
- Is your load operating in harsh environmental conditions?
- Is your application critical in nature – is reliable power essential?
Understanding the answers to these questions will help you determine if solar is an effective technology for powering your remote site equipment.
Takeaways:
- Understand the key benefits of solar electric power
- Determine when solar electric power is the most cost-effective power solution for outdoor security applications
- How to assess/evaluate applications for solar electric power systems