 |
 Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
A stand alone system is not connected to any electricity grids. The system is solely responsible for powering any loads connected to it. This type of system is common in remote locations where an electricity grid is not available or too costly to connect to. It consists of at least a solar panel, charge controller, rechargeable batteries and the various loads. The rechargeable battery stores any electricity produced by the solar panels. The charge controller acts as an intelligent central unit where solar panel, batteries and the various DC loads are connected and monitored.
For remote rural areas where there is no electricity available, a simple stand alone system consisting of a solar panel, charge controller and a rechargeable battery. For bigger systems, an inverter can be added to allow AC appliances and loads to be used too.
|
Diagram of photovoltaic hybrid system
A Stand-alone PV solar system is not connected to the main grid. Instead the electricity produced is stored in batteries. When power is required the stored electricity is transformed into 240V. It can be used in remote locations to provide a constant and reliable form of electricity. This can be used to power rural homes, cabins, irrigation systems and farming equipment.Together with the battery unit, the stand-alone inverter creates a standard AC voltage system to which all electrical appliances can be connected.
Stand-alone solar PV systems take a few days to install. Please contact Eco Solar Energy Australia on 1800 326 765 for a free design and quote. 50% of the total cost of the power system can be funded by the government rebate scheme for remote location systems.
The benefits of stand-alone solar PV systems is that you are not affected by power grid black outs and price increases. Stand-alone PV solar systems do not produce any greenhouse gases.
|
|
|
