When Does A Solar Electric System Make Sense for Remote Power?

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