DBK CORPORATION
"The Energy Family - Low Cost Electricity"
DBK SOLAR DIVISION
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About Solar Energy
The sun is the
most abundant source of all energy available on earth. The sun generates
an amount of energy so vast as to be
almost inconceivable, and the energy that reaches the Earth's
surface is substantial. Efficiently collecting this energy and converting it to
usable electric power is DBK Solar's principle business. Photovoltaic devices
collect solar energy and convert it directly, without moving parts or by-product
of any kind, into electricity. Technologically, photovoltaic power systems are
capable of providing power for any purpose, large or small, remote or urban.
As prices have dropped, the market for photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased
dramatically. PV power systems now compete in markets which were previously the
unchallenged domains of established power sources. In addition, characteristics
such as reliability, longevity, simplicity, low maintenance, silence, and
freedom from pollution make photovoltaics compatible with many different
applications. A stand alone system is a non-hybrid PV power system that is
independent of the utility grid or any other powersource. The systems operate
reliably and are the best option for many remote
applications around the world.
Solar Electric Basics
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Developing and following a complete operation and maintenance plan
· Consistent sizing calculations
· Knowledge of hardware availability and performance
· Use of good engineering practices when installing the system
· Cost - For many applications, the advantages of PV systems offset their
relatively high initial cost
· Efficiency - All components between the PV array and the load must be highly
efficient, and each component’s characteristics must be considered when sizing
the system
· Modularity - A PV system can be designed for easy expansion
· Reliability - With no moving parts, a PV array is a uniquely reliable energy
source, and the system designer must select system components which do not
compromise that reliability
· Maintenance - Since most PV systems operate at remote, unattended sites, they
must be designed for minimum maintenance, typically at six-month or one year
intervals
· Power Quality - The quality of the delivered power -frequency, ripple, voltage
regulation, harmonic distortion - must be within the load's tolerance
· Environment - PV systems create no pollution and generate no waste products