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Background:
The process of going solar doesn’t
stop when your solar panels are installed.
Solar monitoring
ensures that your solar panels are working properly by
tracking the power output of your system. With solar
monitoring, you gain 24/7 peace of mind that your system are
working as efficiently as possible. Equally Important, you’ll also
gain the ability to view how much money your solar system is
actually saving you in energy costs. Solar monitoring gives
you real-time visibility into the number of kilowatt hours
of electricity your solar panels are producing at any given
moment in time A solar installation is a big
investment. How do you even
approach the issue of optimal production? How are you
supposed to know when maintenance is required? The answer is
simple; you monitor it – closely. As solar energy becomes more accepted
as a viable source of renewable energy, quantitative
information on a system’s post install real performance
becomes a major concern. The cost of ownership of a solar
system is tied very tightly to the system’s ability to
produce a minimum quality of service over a period of time
in order to accurately calculate the system’s Return
on
Investment (ROI) period. As with any complex technology, solar
PV systems can experience technical malfunctions that can
affect performance. With a robust monitoring system in
place, any solar
owner/user can ensure that
his/her solar investment produces
at optimal levels, protecting return on investment and
keeping the solar power flowing.Some common
questions that arise:
Reporting and Recording:
Solar energy is derived from
the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source,
and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar
panels.
There
is a reason why solar energy has become a trending topic
when talking about renewable energy. While it has been
widely criticised for being expensive or not very efficient,
solar energy has now to a great extent matured and
became a proven
technology, not only for the environment but also
financially speaking.
Advantages of Renewable Energy:
1. Renewable Energy Source
Among all the benefits of solar
panels, the most important thing is that solar energy is a
truly renewable energy source. It can be harnessed in
virtually all areas of the world and is available every day.
We cannot run out of solar energy, unlike some of the other
sources of energy.
2. Reduces Electricity Bills
How much you save on your monthly
bill will be dependent on the size of the solar system and
your electricity usage. On certain installations, not only
will you be saving on the electricity bill, but if you
generate more electricity than you use, the surplus can be
exported back to the grid (Assuming that your local
provider/municipality allow for grid export), and you will
receive discount at the rates determined by your local
provider/municipality.
3. Low Maintenance Costs
Solar energy systems
generally don’t require a lot of maintenance. You only need
to keep them relatively clean, so cleaning them a couple of
times per year will do the job. Most reliable solar panel
manufacturer’s offer a 20 year warranty. Also, as there are
no moving parts, so there is no wear and tear. The inverter
is usually the only part that might need to be replaced
after 5-10 years because it is continuously working to
convert solar energy into electricity. Batteries are the
biggest investment in your system, and depending on your
choice of batteries, need the most maintenance. So, after
covering the initial cost of the solar system, you can
expect very little spending on maintenance and repair work.