| SOLUTIONS EdgetechSolar since 1994 has been very passionate about environmental conservation. We believe technology should support saving energy, saving resources, maximizing recycling, and minimizing hazardous materials. |
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Electrical Power Electrical power generation without the need of petroleum, coal or nuclear is what tomorrow's world is looking to for sustainability and independence. Photovoltaic modules continue to increase in popularity as they can work where renewable resources such as hydro or wind options are unavailable for year round power generation. Off-Grid Solar Power Off-the-grid operations do not rely on the municipal electrical power grid and are able to operate completely independently. Estimates are that 1.7 billion people live off-grid worldwide and is increasing at a rate of 33% each year. These stand alone systems can be as simple as a small wattage single photovoltaic panel, charge controller, battery and inverter to power things such as light, vital communications, refrigeration of medicine etc. Larger systems can power an entire home or facility's electrical requirement completely remote and independent of the utility power grid. Grid-Tied Solar Power A grid-tied electrical system is an electrical generation or grid energy storage system which links to the mains to feed excess capacity back to the local mains electrical grid. When insufficient photovoltaic electricity is generated, or the batteries are not fully charged, electricity drawn from the mains grid can make up the difference. This system can give you the advantage of using renewable energy from the sun while at the same time giving you assurance that your power requirements will always be met. Some utility power arrangements will buy back any excess power you give back into the grid for additional savings.
New Breakthrough Technology Solar Power Amplification Edgetech has been actively searching the globe for new innovative cutting edge environmental green technologies for our dealers. Electrical power generation technology has not made a quantum leap since 1882 when Nikola Tesla developed the system which is still in current use today. Imagine having a small array of solar panels that produces more power than a larger array and being able to produce greater power levels during overcast skies and even at night by ambient light. Imagine also that the batteries being charged are kept in an optimal state to dramatically extend the life of your battery bank investment reducing the high cost of battery replacement. Read More |
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Battery Rejuvenation Recycle your batteries without having to buying new ones. 70 to 80% of the batteries taken to the landfill can be restored with the unique SunLight line of battery rejuvenating chargers employing Tesla Impulse Technology, which can restore batteries.to original full capacity or better and every subsequent charge will actually bring greater capacity to both old and new batteries, as well as maintaining batteries at a optimum condition to dramatically extend the life of the battery. Practically every size lead acid, Ni-Cd and Ni-Mh type battery from AAA to large deep cycle batteries can be restored saving money and our land fills. You can imagine how this could benefit several industries that utilize batteries extensively, how many thousands in battery replacement costs can be saved with this unique patented technology. Read More |
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Hot Water Water heating can account for roughly 19 percent of a home energy bill. The majority of houses have gas water heaters, but almost 40 percent use doubly expensive electric systems for heating domestic water. Harnessing the sun's energy for this heating task is a logical choice to reduce this energy consumer with a greener alterative. There are two popular solar hot water heating systems solutions. Vacuum Tube Solar Hot Water Vacuum
or Evacuated tube collectors offer a higher yearly efficiency
due to the superior insulation provided by the vacuum. This makes
vacuum tube collectors much better for winter space heating applications
as well as all year. They offer easier Installation & Servicing
as the tubes are installed/removed individually without special
tools. You don’t have to shut the system down if a tube
is removed due to the dry connection to the heat exchange manifold
(no leakage potential) Flat Plate Solar Hot Water This flat plate collector has already a history of over 60 years. Its high efficiency in the low operating temperature range has advanced its worldwide dissemination. The collector has the highest cost-effectiveness compared with other types of solar collectors and is suitable for regions with high annual solar irradiation and short winter. An important asset of flat plate solar collectors is their versatility. One of the application areas for flat plate solar collectors is domestic water heating. Therefore installation requires remarkably little space making it practically applicable at any domestic place. Despite their little size, the collectors still cover over 70% of the hot water needs of an average household. Their excellent efficiency makes them also suitable for the operation of larger systems for commercial or public use. Read More |
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Lighting LED lighting is the wave of the future. Electric lighting consumes up to 25% of the average energy budget. Although compared to the older incandescent technology, Compact Fluorescents (CFL) are a green energy saving technology yet not green environmentally because they incorporate the toxic substance Mercury. LED lighting on the other hand is extremely energy-efficient, far more than CFL bulbs, using only 2–10 watts of electricity making it especially ideal for Off-Grid Solar applications. LED lights offer the following advantages Long-lasting
- LED bulbs last up to 10 times as long as compact fluorescents,
and far longer than typical incandescents. |
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning The heat generated by these Solar Concentrators can be used for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power generation and desalination when combined with the appropriate compoents. With superior efficiencies and proven track record, these systems bring the benefits of storage, tracking, low cost and efficient systems integration to the customer combining for a fast payback. Read More |
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Shelter These 20 foot (6 meter) diameter almost 300 sq feet cement with foam insulation geodesic domes come with a hurricane, earthquake, tornado guarantee. A triangle is the strongest shape known to man. The dome's geodesic shape combined with the 5/8 inch thick steel reinforced concrete exterior allows for such a guarantee. This design will accommodate forces in excess of 250 mph winds, 90 lb. snow loads and #9 earthquakes. Because the spherical shape means reduced exposed surface along with high R-value 3 inch EPS foam insulation that does not degrade with time, moisture, or compaction, it virtually eliminates energy leakage to form a solid thermal envelope making heating or cooling extremely efficient for an easily maintained comfortable environment. The interior is finished with perlite cement. Ideal for disaster relief situations, the domes can come in 20, 18 or 15 foot (6, 5.5 or 4.5 meter) diameter sizes. Five complete 20 foot size dome kits can be shipped in a single 45 foot high cube container. It is estimated that one dome shelter can be constructed per day building 4 at a time. In other words 4 domes in 4 days. An entire community of these small domes could be constructed with a central 60 foot (18.3 meter) dome to house common shared facilities |
