Ameresco Solar Panels
Ameresco Solar is a component of Ameresco, Inc., that focuses on solar energy. They ensure that solar systems work away from the grid and, more importantly, that they work reliably. For over 30 years, they have designed and installed not just components, but whole solar systems that understand the demands of performance and durability—away from the convenience of a direct power line.
Ameresco provides a selection of solar energy solutions aimed at a diversified customer base across several concentrated industries, including oil and gas, water pumping, telecommunications, and traffic management. Their offering is concentrated on the design and integration of solar systems and kits for use in a range of applications, from simple off-grid lighting to supremely complex oil well monitoring systems. They also offer battery backup systems, customizable from 4 to 80 kW, for use in anything from emergency power to off-grid situations.
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More Information about Ameresco Solar Panels
Ameresco is also the manufacturer of Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) modules that are the direct result of over three decades of design, manufacturing and use. As a leading clean technology integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, Amerersco has a deep range of experience in developing and maintaining solar energy projects for schools and governments as well as private enterprises. Their experienced engineers and technicians are highly skilled at component and electrical design/integration.
FAQs
What is the average width and thickness of an Ameresco solar panel?
Ameresco offers a range of solar panels with varying dimensions; for example, their 10-watt panels measure approximately 16.73 inches in length, 10.74 inches in width, and 1.97 inches in thickness, while their 200-watt panels are about 62.5 inches long, 31.1 inches wide, and 2 inches thick.
Solar Installation Tips and Tricks
Important things to consider when setting up a solar system:
Properly calculate energy needs
It is important to make sure not to underestimate how much power is being consumed by the system. This is especially important for any sites that are completely off grid, like a water tank that is monitoring various values at a given location. It is not uncommon to see these tanks located in areas that have no access to utility power. In these types of situations, it is critical to make sure that the total energy consumption has been calculated properly. So make sure to take time up front and properly calculate the amount of power that is required, and add a safety factor to the calculation in order to provide excess power in case things change in the future.
Battery backup
Battery power is essential when solar panels are not producing enough energy for critical operations. Solar panels only generate power when they are in direct sunlight. Night time, winter and times of inclement weather require an alternate source of power.
When in doubt, go big
It is always better to oversize when planning a solar system and determining power requirements.