Solution to energy cost is natural

RUNNING a diesel generator can be both expensive and unreliable.

But thanks to new solar and wind power options, this could soon be a thing of the past.

As anyone with a generator would know, sometimes they need to have loads supplied in order to work properly, and in some cases you have to use dump-loads, wasting your fuel just to run the generator," explained Infinity Solar representative, Mark Delaney.

"But if you install a solar power system and use batteries as a storage system, your generator only runs when there is 100 percent load, and shuts off when it is not required so you have power available at any time, regardless if the generator runs or not: ’ This means that you can only use your generator or you can use solar panels or wind turbines to generate your energy, and you can adjust this system to suit your changing needs and budgets. All of which results in reliable power 24/7 and huge cost savings.

"By switching to solar and wind power, you can drastically reduce your diesel generation costs," Mark said.

"In fact, including fuel and maintenance and replacement costs on a generator, you ’re looking at a conservative saving of $5000 a year With fuel and electricity costs destined to rise much further in the future, solar and wind power generation from Infinity Solar could be the answer for thousands of people in remote areas.
 

Queensland Country Life, Page: 29
Thursday, 06 August 2009