Stand Alone Solar Power Systems

• Overview
• How Does a Remote Area or Stand Alone Solar System Work?
• What is Included in a Stand Alone Solar System?
• What Size Systems are Available?

 

Overview

In a Remote Area (or Stand Alone) Solar Power System, the house has no connection to the utility grid and often relies on a bank of batteries to store power for use at night and during periods of limited sun.

Although the up-front cost of these systems can be higher, Stand Alone Solar Power Systems are a very cost effective solution for rural households or businesses faced with a large connection cost to the main electricity grid. They also allow a consumer or business to lock in their electricity price for the next 25 years - therefore removing themselves from the future risk of rising electricity prices.

A generator is also usually provided as an additional back up for these systems.

The Federal Government’s new Solar Credits Scheme is now operating. This means that home and business owners can now install a Stand Alone Solar System at their premises and receive significant discounts off the full cost of a new solar power system using Solar Credits regardless of income!

 

How Does a Stand Alone Solar System Work?

All Dingo Solar modules have a 25 year warranty and we use only the highest quality and durable components in our remote power kits, to maximise system reliability. Our systems are rugged and durable, giving you years of hassle free remote power. 

The components in a Stand Alone Solar System include:

              

 

1. Solar Modules - Capture the sun's energy and convert it to electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. This DC electricity is collected and used in your home.

2. Charge Controller - or regulator prevents overcharge which results in out-gassing of the batteries as well as keeping electrical storage in the batteries from discharging to the solar modules at night.

3. Battery - Batteries store the solar power generated and discharge the power as needed. The battery bank consists of one or more solar deep cycle type batteries. The capacity and type of battery needed is specific to the type of application.

4. Inverter - Changes the DC solar power into usable 240 volt AC electricity which is the most common type used by most household appliances and lighting.

 

What Size Systems are Available?

The size of the Stand Alone Solar System you install is only limited by budget and roof space if this is where you are going to install your solar panels. Systems are measured in terms of the generating capacity (kW), battery storage capacity (Amp hours - Ah) and Design Load (kWh / day).

Often, owners choose to install an Invertor with a larger capacity so that they can expand their system in years to come with the simple addition of more panels or more batteries if they choose.

The cost of the system is dependent on system generating capacity, ease and location of installation and to a great extent the quality of the components you install.  Dingo Solar, can supply components for systems from budget systems to top of the line systems using industry leading suppliers such as BP Solar & Suntech for Solar Panels and BP Solar & SMA for Inverters - the largest and most respected suppliers in their respective fields in the world. 

PLEASE NOTE - Dingo Solar does not undertake installation of stand alone solar power systems.

 

                    

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