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Capture Sunlight for a night LampIt needs an initial investment; So What?

Find a way to meet that too.


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LIGHT TO ELECTRICITY

SYSTEM FOR DIRECT CONVERSION,

STORAGE AND SUPPLY


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SPV Lighting Systems

SPV lighting systems are becoming popular in both the

rural and urban areas of the country. In rural areas, SPV lighting systems are being used in

the form of portable lanterns, home-lighting systems

with one or more fixed lamps, and street-lighting

systems.Applications in urban areas include

glow-sign display systems on the streets,

traffic signaling, message display systems

based on light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and

systems to illuminate advertisement hoardings.


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In many rural parts of India there is either no

access to grid electricity or the supply isunreliable with frequent power cuts. Alternatives

such as candles, kerosene and oil lamps

provide lighting, whilst small dry cells and

automotive batteries provide power for radios,

televisions, but these are low quality,cumbersome, expensive and often dangerous.

Now Solar PV system serves this purpose. 4


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In India a solar energy company has developed

a wide range of solar-powered equipment,

installations and after-care support for lighting,

water pumping and purification, TV and radio.

In 2005 the success of this business was

recognised internationally when it won the

Ashden Award for Enterprise.

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A typical kit consists of a 35-watt panel, four 7W

compact fluorescent lights and a lead-acid battery that

can store sufficient energy for the system to work both

day and night throughout the year. The batteries are

designed to withstand significant discharge each day

without rapid deterioration. (Cheaper car batteries

cannot withstand this, and would become unusable

within about six months.) An electronic charge controllerprotects the battery from charging or discharging too

much, and enables the battery to be used for at least

five years.

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Emphasis is placed on designing Solar Home/

Business System to meet consumers' needs andbudgets whether it be for home or business.

Depending on their requirements the system can

be used for inexpensive lighting, water pumping,

water heating, communications, computing, and

entertainment.The installation of the system is carried out by the

companys technicians.


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One innovative idea to make systems affordable is

to place a light in the corner of one room andremove bricks into other rooms, so that a single

light provides background illumination in three

rooms. Another feature that allows flexibility at low

cost is having lights that can be moved from one

place to another. These solar systems reducedependence on other forms of energy and are

more reliable, affordable, and safer to use.


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Support Services

The solar system company understands that it

needs to provide not only reliable solar systems

to customers, but also to back this up with

information, installation,

training and

finance

to develop a sustainable sales and service

infrastructure.


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The photovoltaic system structures

Systems with fixed inclination - (fixed supporting

structure)

Systems with active tracking - single/double axis

tracking systems (characterized by step by step

motors and control electronics)

Self contained systems or stand alone

Network connected systems or grid connected

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Operation

A PV module is usually mounted on the roof of the house

so that it is exposed to direct solar radiation throughout

the day, avoiding any shadow. The module converts

incident radiation into electricity, which, in turn, charges

the battery, which is placed inside the house.

The battery provides power to the CFLs, and to the

television and/or fan as required. A charge controller

prevents overcharging and deep discharge of the

battery.


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The technicians not only carry out servicing and

maintenance, but are encouraged to supplement their

income on a commission basis by promoting SPVS.

Servicing the area on motorcycles, they not only provide a

quick after-sale service but also act as collection agents for

loan repayments. This close relationship with customers

allows their company to better understand, efficiently serve,

and develop long-term relationships with them. They are

able to provide at-home design consultation, installation,

and after-sales service on all products sold.

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