PRODUCTS | P3 PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT
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The P3 – Photovoltaic
Power Plant
Powering your equipment by alternative energy means that you are not only saving energy from the grid, but you can place your equipment in remote locations. This applies easily to field situations where there is no grid power available, but also to the backside of an airfield, or on a pole in the middle of a parking lot where you would have an expensive trenching and repaving job in order to provide power. Many times we must combine one or more energy sources to meet the needs of the devices being powered. The heart of most systems will be a battery. If we need only a short term solution, depending on what is being powered, a battery alone may handle your power requirements which could range from a few hours to a few days. We are constantly evaluating the latest battery chemistry to ensure we are minimizing weight and size while maximizing the amount of available power. In a multi-resource system where the device may have various dependencies on the environment, such as wind velocity, sun exposure or water flow, the battery can act as a buffer and storage device for lulls in energy production. Using solar as an example, a battery would supply energy through the night until the photovoltaic is producing again. Photovoltaic, or the more common term, solar cells, are the most popular in areas where we have several hours of sun. This is a wonderful source of energy if you have consisten access to the sun; however, in higher latitude areas or under a jungle canopy relaying on photovoltaics as a primary source of power is not the most efficient soluton. Advancements in fold up solar panel technology are making man packable solutions very viable. In most cases a solar solution will require a battery bank equipped with solar charge controllers to ensure operation through the evening hours and cloudy days. Alternative energy is an important consideration in designing a system that can meet your power requirements. It's important to address the strong and weak points of different options. Compass Energy Solutions has a team of proven experts in the applications of alternative energy. We will evaluate your mission, location and environment, and we'll develop a solution that will ensure the best operation of your equipment. |
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