Owning a solar power plant has long been no longer just a fashion trend. It is becoming a lifestyle that more and more individuals are opting for. The idea of self-sufficiency is becoming more and more attractive. That these are not just empty phrases is also proven by the numbers - in the last year alone, the number of self-sufficient devices has increased by as much as 50%.
In addition to the fact that self-sufficient solar power plants are wallet-friendly (they reduce electricity costs by up to 75%), it should be pointed out that they are also environmentally friendly. Namely, solar power plants do not cause greenhouse gas emissions, they save hundreds of kilotons of CO2 a year, and to top it all off, we are almost independent of electricity distributors and fluctuating market prices with our own solar power plant.
How to make the best use of the sun?
In order to make the best use of the power of the sun, it is very important that you start planning the solar power plant together with experts. Next, it is necessary to determine the size of the power plant, based on electricity consumption and available space, where the orientation, slope and size of the roof that we have is important. In principle, any roof is suitable for installation, but in theory, the most optimal is the one that is oriented to the south and has a slope between 30 and 35 degrees. If the same size solar power plant were installed on a roof facing east or west, its efficiency would be about 15% lower. In the event that the deviation also occurs at the slope of the roof, we are talking about 20 degrees up or down, the efficiency of the succulent power plant is reduced by about 5%. In practice, this can be easily replaced by an increased area of solar panels. It is necessary to know that the amount of energy produced is influenced not only by the orientation and slope, but also by the microlocation of the building. Yields can also be affected by obstacles that could shade it - trees, tall buildings, chimneys ....
How strong a solar power plant do I need?
The answer depends on several factors, but in its planning it is definitely necessary to take into account the possible increase in electricity consumption in the future. You may opt for an electric car or install a heat pump and the like. Fortunately, solar power plants are modular, which means that they can be upgraded and their power increased at any time. In any case, we recommend that it be dimensioned as correctly as possible.
In Slovenia we have such aplication avaible
At a time when the world was "affected" by the pandemic, we were all looking for new ways to continue working smoothly, to get closer to people… This was also considered by Enertec-Moja elektrarna, where they faced many challenges in the past year. Due to the COVID-19 virus, they did not have the opportunity to visit clients and counsel at home for several months. When it comes to setting up a device like a solar power plant, viewing and consulting is extremely important. But every such situation puts us in front of new challenges and brings new ideas. In the last few months, they have been actively developing an application with experts, with which the customer can practically check for himself whether its roof is suitable for the installation of a solar power plant.
Now you can design a solar power plant yourself
The application for the calculation and simulation of a solar power plant has been very well received among users. Its advantage is that it simulates the operation of a solar power plant according to the location of the building, the slope and orientation of the roof. It will also enable the monitoring of the operation of the solar power plant and thus even more responsive elimination of possible errors in its operation. With this, the communication will be contactless, but nevertheless personal, as the company places great emphasis on after-sales services. They are aware that investing in a solar power plant is a one-time decision for most, so it is important that the customer is accompanied by a professional team.
The application is available for users of Android, iOS and Huawei mobile phones.
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@Kaya
It has been widely used now. Energy and cost saving. Earth friendly too!