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Customer Benefits At the most basic level, we see the SunWave solution paving the way for two main changes in the field: the evolution of solar powers value proposition to include other functionalities (such as smart grid) and greater distribution of renewable energy generation. Both offer technical and economic benefits and cannot be ignored for long, and we enjoy a position of first mover in both areas of change.
This unique packaged approach to distributed energy generation with smart grid capabilities allows for more effective use of public infrastructure to enable efficient, effective data gathering and communications, as well as an ability to recover quickly when emergencies strike.
This means that as utilities seek to invest in solutions that will help to upgrade the electric grid into a smart, responsive system, they have access to a future- proof solution that ensures more reliable delivery of energy. Moreover, the technology also offers utilities an easy toehold on the smart, renewable energy grid of the future.
A recent Electric Power Resources Institute (EPRI) 2011 report states that a complete smart grid overhaul of our existing transmission and distribution electric system will cost upwards of $476 billion a daunting task but necessary to ensure a secure energy future.
However, compared to an expected $2 trillion ROI over time after these upgrades have been performed, Petra Solars solution eases critical pain points in an enormous market that enables profitable, direct utility ownership of solar.
This unique combination accelerates ROI and payback to become the natural path of least resistance that leverages the utility core business model to build Smart Grid infrastructure of tomorrow. SunWave also advances smart grid functionality.
For example, its dynamic reactive power control automatically offsets abnormal voltage fluctuation from the power supply, making it much more difficult to cripple the entire grid by localizing system failures in the event of disaster. This is of particular interest to the industry in light of the recent earthquake in Japan.
quality and performance, so we believe that this initiative will play its role in delivering quality to the industry.
Wagner Academy Solar Training School
Wagner Solar UK Ltd has set up a training school for UK based solar installers. This training school is specifically aimed at solar installers who are already MCS accredited. The training school is run at different venues depending on the content and number of people expected to attend. As a company, we have invested considerably in resources / material, for example we have built 2 indoor training roofs to provide practical hands-on training. All our courses are offered free of charge on a first come first served basis.
Challenge Currently, the majority of solar training schools in the UK are specifically focused on MCS accreditation training. As commercially run training schools, these establishments must operate to make a profit, so have commercial partnerships in place for supply of training technology etc. With commercial partnerships in place, unsurprisingly the schools are failing to provide an unbiased view of the industry. Once the installer is accredited, they have a narrow view of the industry. This is one challenge. Another is the pace of advance currently being experienced by the solar industry, which leaves these freshly accredited installers behind, as they struggle to build up experience. Our training school is specifically focused on already accredited installers to provide them with ongoing training.
Problem Solved As a distributor, we are in a unique position with direct relationships with global manufacturers. Our intention is to invite manufacturers to our training, for them to give product training themselves. Working with a range of manufacturers covering different types of technology, we are playing a role in giving installers a holistic overview of the industry. We have carefully selected our suppliers based on
Noteworthy We are operating in the field of microgeneration. The vast majority of installation outfits are small local companies who do more than just install. These companies are responsible for marketing their services, advising customers on technology/options and selling solar into the mass market. As a result, they shoulder a great responsibility for ensuring the process is carried out professionally and correctly. If not, they will taint the industry and paint a negative picture in the minds of the general public. Our training school therefore plays a role in delivering education and knowledge to the installer, so they in turn can do so in their role of speaking to the general public - outcome is a better quality industry for all concerned.
Customer Benefits
A key intention of our training is to openly share knowledge and information to create a better quality industry. As it is the installer who markets their services to homeowners, advises homeowners about technology and ultimately sells/installs a solar system, by improving quality in the industry, we are benefiting customers (homeowners) from having a better installed and better performing solar system.
SPG Solar, Inc. Floatovoltaics®
When SPG Solar Inc.®, the company that introduced the worlds first operational floating solar array in 2007, announced earlier this year the availability of its next generation in floating solar technology, SPG SolarsFloatovoltaics®, it generated worldwide interest in the solar industry and international media coverage.
This floating solar technology makes it possible to float solar power generating systems on water. Floatovoltaics has changed the way solar power is now
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