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Yes,
we can design a hybrid solution using
both solar and another technology.
The solar will be used for 9 months
of the year and the 2nd technology
will be used for 3 months of the
year. We have designed and installed
these systems using Thermal
Electric Generators and also Diesel
Motor Generators. |
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| A.2 |
We
design our solar power system with “days
of battery autonomy”. What
this means, is the power systems
will continue to operate even in
stormy or bad weather using the
energy stored in the batteries.
Our “days of battery autonomy” are
typically between 5 to 12 days and up to 30 days for difficult sites.
That means if the sun does not
shine for days, no problem, the
system will operate on the batteries
until the sunshine returns. The
number of days of battery autonomy
we design into a system is based
on the weather patterns for that
area. We have access to many years of world-wide
weather history to help us design
the appropriate “days of
battery autonomy”. |
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| A.3 |
Most often, Peninsula's Hybrid power systems automatically switch from one power source to another. Switching is normally based on power demand and battery state of charge. Solar and Wind power hybrid systems are like this. The latest Thermal Electric Generators will automatically start on demand. We
can design Hybrid system to either
automatically switch over from
one technology to another or one
that allows manual switch over. We can provide remote control via radio telemetry to start generators.
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| A.4 |
Our
Solar Photovoltaic Modules are performance warranted for
20 years minimum. PV modules can provide useful power longer than 20 years providing adequate margin was designed-in. Typical sealed Lead Acid batteries must be
replaced at around the
5 to 10 year time period. The battery
useful life can be shorter depending
on the site specifics (temperature,
charging status etc.). Longer life (10 to 20 yr) battery technologies are used when required for very cold or very hot locations for example. These include industrial rated Valve Regulated Lead Acid, VRLA and Nickel-Cadmium, NiCd cell technologies. |
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| A.5 |
Yes,
Peninsula Engineering Solutions
can help you engineer, design and
furnish your total project. Our
objective is to supply you with
as much or as little of the project
support that you require. We will
adjust our services based on your
needs. |
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| A.6 |
All
of our Alternative Power Systems
are designed with built in protection.
We design our Alternative Power
Systems using an “A” side
and a “B” side design.
If a failure occurs in one side,
the other side continues to operate.
This allows you plenty of time
to make the repairs with the system
still operating. Alarm reporting can be included to monitor remote sites and alert maintenance staff when problems occur. |
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For
your convenience, Peninsula
Engineering Solutions
has put
together some of the
more frequently
asked questions for fast
answers.If you still
don't find the answers
to your questions, feel
free to email Peninsula
Engineering Solutions
at anytime. |
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