solar diesel combo

Fronius supports upgrade of diesel generators with PV

04.08.2015: The Austrian Fronius International GmbH is offering a solution called »PV-Genset« for applications that use diesel as the energy source to combine with photovoltaic technology to save fuel. According to Fronius it makes the power supply more reliable, especially in areas or regions where the electricity supply is unstable or extremely expensive, like irrigation systems or mining areas. The »PV-System Controller« supports the entire system, ensuring reliable yields and maximising diesel savings. In Deir el Ahmar, northern Lebanon, the grid for an irrigation system for a vegetable plantation is very unstable and with power grid shutdowns of up to six hours every day. After upgrading the diesel-powered systems with PV the operator Francois Farage of Green Essence Lebanon saves 35,640 Euro a year. The system will pay for itself within the sixth year, says Fronius. After that time savings will exceed 59,000 Euro per year. The 144 kilowatt photovoltaic system with six Fronius Symo inverters supports a 280 kVA generator and achieves a 40 per cent degree of self-sufficiency. The system generates 216,000 kilowatt-hours a year. In general the savings depend on the country, transport distance and oil costs on the global market. © PHOTON http://www.fronius.com http://www.fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-197FB306-9E1694FF/fronius_inte rnational/hs.xsl/83_20054_ENG_HTML.htm?inc=119811.htm#.Vb8z1vliMj8

 

 

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