Featured in Let's talk about US – 12-2013

Off-grid 2.0

Fuel save controller: standalone power systems offer remarkable new opportunities for photovoltaic technology. Among other things, the combination with diesel generators lowers the costs of fuel consumption. In the meantime, there are new control devices in order to ensure both supply and mains stability with a high share of solar electricity.

Diesel generators are common. They often form the core of standalone power systems. In the case of consumers connected to the mains they are used for emergency power generation, which is not only common but, in some countries, goes on for up to 16 hours per day. Typically, diesel generators are located in countries in …

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