Remote Power, Telecommunication, Data Transmittal, Security Systems

Remote Power, Telecommunication, Scientific Data Transmittal, Security Systems

Remote power systems our Solar Energy Consultants have provided here are the ideal solution for telecom, security, telecommunications, scientific equipment, and data reporting. Each pole mount kit incorporates solar panels, a charge controller for the battery bank, DC distribution capabilities, and an optional telecommunications-grade DC/AC Inverter into a robust passively cooled outdoor enclosure and solar panel rack. The system can be located in the telecommunications compound along with the telecommunications ground-mounted equipment to provide a reliable source of power.

Remote power systems can be configured to provide a range of DC or communication grade AC power. Systems include the most recent advances in solar manufacturing, charge controllers and pole mounted battery enclosures. Remote power systems charge controller include temperature-compensated 3-stage battery charging, battery low voltage disconnect, lightning protection options and complete circuit protection. Each system comes with a 2 - 5 limited warranty on the controller, 10 years on the IronRidge racks and the solar panels carry a 20 to 25-year manufactures performance guarantee.

Solar panels used in our remote power systems provide the energy source to the batteries charged each day. The number of solar panels needed depends on the location of the system, the loads the remote power systems will be powering, days of autonomy and available of sunlight. Solar panels convert the sun's energy into direct current (DC) electricity. We use high performance monocrystalline or polycrystalline panels in our remote power systems. The solar panels are securely attached to a rack mounted on a pole (supplied by other) adjustable enable tilt alignment to match the latitude at which the module is installed for maximum solar irradiance. Solar panels sometimes come with a "J" box or junction box. The junction box is usually used on panels smaller than 140 watts, though this is not always the case. The junction box provides a junction to connect the solar panel to the charge controller via wiring supplied with the kit inside the battery enclosure. Multiple solar panels can be connected together, either in series or parallel depending on voltage requirements, and via a single multi-conductor cable connected to the solar charge controller.

Remote power systems come with racking to mount the panels. Racking is available in varying sizes and configurations to accommodate the types, number and size of solar panels and pole sizes on which they will be mounted. The most common is schedule 40 pole which are never supplied with the remote power system. The customer is required to provide the pole size consistent with the solar system size (which determines the pole size needed.)

The remote power systems enclosure houses the battery, charge controller, wiring, termination blocks and fusing if used for the system. The remote power systems enclosures arrive on site ready to be wired per the customers needs. The battery enclosure is typically sized to accommodate batteries which are staged in the bottom of the enclosure. Battery enclosures are sized according to the number of batteries and pole mount or chest style depending on the remote power system.

To properly size your remote power system, you will first need to calculate home many watts your equipment requires per day, and does the power you require DC (Direct Current) or AC (Alternating Current). You will then need to decide how many days of autonomy you want to be able to run your system and last but certainly not least the size of your budget. Here are some simple questions that will need to be answered during the design phase:

Telecommunications or Security Equipment Load will Affect the Battery and Solar Panel Design;

• Daily energy draw from the battery bank measured in DC Watt-hours
• The surge demand of the equipment
• Number of days of autonomy (Means no Sun)
• Daily depth of discharge (as percentage of battery nominal capacity)
• Maximum depth of discharge (as percentage of battery nominal capacity)
• Nominal DC voltage of the system
• Lowest expected ambient temperature

Sizing the solar panels is critical to ensure there is an adequate supply of electrical energy to recharge the batteries. Because solar panel power inherently fluctuates with the sun, it is important to include the following factors when sizing and selecting the solar panels for remote power systems.

• Is the remote power system going to be just solar panels or is a small wind turbine going to provide supplemental power.
• Solar panels tilt angle
• Solar Panels orientation
• Any de-rating factors that may be applicable such as the effect of dust layer (soiling), temperature, etc.

Blue Pacific Solars remote power systems provides wireless power to outdoor wireless access points and is a less expensive solution than utility connection in many remote locations. The rugged design of the remote power systems makes it ideal for installations in harsh, outdoor environments. Our systems are an attractive alternative to generators and are an efficient source of energy for small loads commonly used in security cameras and telecommunication sites. The remote power systems features include temperature compensated MorningStar PWM battery charging to extend battery life, integral lightning protection options, and code-compliant wiring diagrams.