The Solar Solution We can provide you with a business solar system that is the perfect alternative to a grid connection for your business.
It is expensive to solely use a generator to power your business. By generating your own energy via a business solar system you will use considerably less diesel as well as saving money on maintaining and replacing your generator. Most businesses will see a return on investment over a very short period of time, and will benefit from using free energy generated by the sun for many years to come.
We understand how vital it is that your business is operating efficiently. We know how important it is to protect yourself against expensive downtime and ensure you are meeting your client’s deadlines. We will design the perfect business solar system for you. You will not have to worry about potential power cuts, as your system will provide you with a continuous automated supply of energy, 24/7.
It is important your business is given the room to grow. Our systems are designed to be easily modified so if your energy demand increases in the future we can easily add additional solar panels to generate more energy or additional storage capacity.
You will be in complete control of your energy supply. Any electricity produced by your PV and storage technology will only be consumed by you. You will be supplied with free green energy for the lifetime of your system.
By switching from generating your energy from fossil fuels which release a lot of carbon into the atmosphere, to clean green renewable energy generated from the sun and your business solar system, you will be helping to prevent climate change and improve air quality for everyone. Many consumers would prefer to use a company with great green credentials, the project would also make great material for a blog or social media posts.
We all know how vital data is for every business. Using the Victron monitoring portal you will be able to monitor the performance of your system both live time and historically. This means you always know how much battery power you have, along with having full and detailed data on your energy usage 24/7. This will enable you to identify any potential savings by reducing your usage.
A Solar PV panel will convert the sun’s energy into electricity which can be used to power your business. It is important you have the right amount of solar panels for your business. We will take many factors into consideration when recommending the number of panels you should have installed, such as your power requirements and the amount of space you have available. There are many ways to install solar panels at your premises. You can attach them onto your existing roof, inset them into your new roof so that they form part of the roof structure or have them installed on the ground with a cable connecting them to your building. We will advise you on the best solution for your property.
There are many types of off-grid batteries available, from cheap and cheerful lead acid batteries, eco-friendly salt water batteries and lithium-ion technology, to name a few. Whilst historically lead acid was the main storage technology available, off-grid energy technology has become more intelligent and increasingly automated, and now works better with lithium-ion battery technology. Lithium-ion has a high C rating which means it is fast to charge and discharge, plus you can use 100% of the battery’s stated capacity (you cannot fully discharge a lead acid battery). In addition, lithium batteries cope with larger loads, last longer in terms of the amount of cycles, are smaller and lighter, and quite frankly, look better!
A robust solar PV charge controller is required for DC coupled off-grid systems, ensuring maximum energy is drawn from your solar panels using Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and to regulate the flow of PV energy to the inverter/charger when there is overproduction. We use charge controllers that have a VRW online portal that integrates data with the monitoring portal for full visibility of PV production.
Automated and intelligent, this is the hardest working part of an off-grid business solar system. Responsible not only for managing the inversion process for the different sources of energy (PV panels, storage, back-up generator, hydro, wind etc), the inverter/charger also manages the flow of energy to ensure a balance between battery charging and loads. We always recommend leading technology that comes with remote monitoring and control, enabling full visibility via a smartphone, tablet or computer to monitor the status of your system. We can remotely adjust the automated functions as your energy demand changes, or troubleshoot if there is ever an issue.
Here at Off Grid Engineering we feel our knowledge, experience & passion in all things off-grid sets us apart from our competition.
Here are the reasons why we are the number one choice for all Off-grid projects:
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Unlike many of our competitors we specialise solely in off-grid systems. This gives us the upper hand when it comes to having the knowledge and experience required to ensure you constantly have an uninterrupted power supply 24/7, 365 days of the year. The integration of solar PV, batteries and a generator is best left to highly skilled, specialist engineers.
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When it comes to when and how we require energy, everyone is unique. There are many aspects to consider. We always take your lifestyle into consideration and then design the perfect solution for you. Whether you are looking to go blue water sailing or use a heat pump in your home, we have got you covered.
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None of us can predict the future. With technology being ever changing it is hard to predict what your energy usage will be in a few years’ time. With our modular system, you can relax safe in the knowledge that we can easily add to your existing system if your energy demand grows. So, you don’t need to worry if you have plans to switch to an electric vehicle or explore the inland waterways of Europe.
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Once we have completed your installation our relationship does not end there. We will continually monitor your system, and offer instant remote diagnosis and technical support to ensure your system is operating at peak efficiency for life. Due to the unique way, this product is powered by your battery bank you can be confident that you won’t lose connectivity.
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It is always nice to feel in control. We will provide you with access to the Victron Energy web based monitoring portal. This will allow you to look at data on your systems performance both historical and live time, using your laptop, tablet or smartphone. We will help guide you through the portal so you will have a thorough understanding of your personal power supply.
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During any project, it is much simpler to have one point of contact. Here at Off Grid Engineering we will manage the entire project for you from design, to installation and then continue with ongoing monitoring. As we do not sub-contract you can be confident that all the work will be carried out by experienced off-grid engineers.
