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August 30, 2023
Bifacial Solar Panels: Maximising Photovoltaic Energy with Ground-Mounted Installations In the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy, solar power is a stalwart contributor to our global pursuit of sustainability. Among the myriad innovations in this field, one technology shines exceptionally bright: bifacial solar panels. These ingenious structures have captivated the […]
August 23, 2023
Integrating Small-Scale Wind Turbines with Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide to Efficient Hybrid Energy Generation The integration of multiple renewable resources into a single system has gained considerable traction in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. One of the most promising combinations is wind and solar power in domestic […]
May 26, 2023
I was originally going to put the equipment in an outbuilding, however, after reading that the lithium batteries are best kept between 10 deg and 40 deg I have put it all in the study, built into a “silent box” it has an extractor fan in the loft Operated […]
March 10, 2023
How to Generate your own electricity with solar panels and inverter – Off Grid Set up How to Generate Your Own Electricity with Solar Panels and Inverter: An Off-Grid Setup from Voltacon for Easy Self-Sufficient Power With an increase in severe weather events, attacks on utility stations, and supply […]
February 14, 2023
Do I need to be MCS certified to produce electricity for my off-grid property? The answer is simply no. There is no need to inform your network operator, DNO(Distribution Network Operator), or the electricity supplier. There are different authorities that manage and maintain the electricity grid but none of […]
November 26, 2022
There is a lot of discussion on this topic, some homeowners are quite skeptical when it comes to the endurance of the roof. There is no clear “green light” to permit the installation of solar panels. A solution is to invite a structural engineer to evaluate the roof and […]
September 11, 2022
In this article we will explain in a very simple way and a few steps how a photovoltaic system can be integrated to your home when your home is connected to the national grid. The system is widely applicable to all grid-connected properties, warhouses or commercial buildings. Our turnkey […]
November 10, 2021
Self-consumption for grid independence in three phase systems The primary goal of a self-consumption system is to optimise the use of solar and/or wind power. The major problem of grid-tie solar system is that power generation times do not match with the actual times of power use. Your system […]
August 29, 2021
In August we completed the development of our BMS system and added another 5 brands of inverters. Victron. Voltronic/Voltacon Solis Hybrid Goodwe Megarevo Deye Studer KeLong Growatt Luxpower Afore SRNE SMT Schneider Electric The configuration table is available in the PDF file below. The BMS software is selected by […]
June 10, 2021
Voltacon 2.4kWh Lithium Ion Energy Storage 48V – BMS Compatible Solar Inverter Voltacon released in 2021 the new lithium-ion battery console with Pylontech cells. Our proprietary BMS (Battery Management System) is now compatible with the following solar inverters for off-grid or self-consumption hybrid operation. We continue our operation for […]