| Solar
Generators
Introduction
The components of a typical solar generator are a small SPV
array connected to a battery bank of appropriate size and
an inverter based on 12, 24, or 48 V. The system is designed
to supply power to loads such as lights, fans, credit-card
operating machines, and personal computers for a period of
two to three hours.
Advantages
Small, portable solar-po wered gen erators have unique advantages
that make them a flexible energy solution that is both economically
viable and environmentally relevant. Electrical energy requirements
in remo te locations can necessitate importing heavy gas/diesel
generators. These are often noisy and their use is limited
to the amount of fuel available. Where importing or transporting
fuel is costly or inconvenient, solar can provide aflexible
solution that is noiseless and smokeless, and the fuel is
free. In some situations, the payback period for these units
can be rema rkably quick.
The use of solar in remote locations eliminates the possibility
of environmental contamination from the spilling or leaking
of fuel, which can contaminate ground and surface waters and
elevate risks of forest fires and property fires. The emission
of pollutants and greenhouse gases from traditional fossil-fuel
generators has negative effects on air quality and in linked
with global warming and climate change.
Cost
The cost of the four solar generator models promoted by the
MNES varies from Rs 35 000 to Rs 145 000.
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