Lambent Energy can setup a variety of optional system monitoring tools A standard PV system will include real time monitoring through the panel located on your power conversion unit. Many additional monitoring solutions are available that allow remote display, monitoring and evaluation of system performance and health. Contact a Lambent Energy consultant about the convenience, advantages and availability of remote monitoring systems.
Web based system monitoring. PV2Web™ Whole-Building Energy Monitoring A solar roof is a great asset for any house, but what good is it if you don’t know how much energy the system is producing? With Fat Spaniel monitoring, you get an accurate and real-time view of your savings and production, wherever you need it. Maximize your savings by scheduling your heaviest use of electricity when energy is cheapest. Export energy to the grid during peak demand times. With optional energy use monitoring, you can identify energy-wasters and measure the impact of conservation strategies. Share the Environmental Benefits with Your Friends Help your friends and family understand the environmental benefits of solar energy. Clear and dynamic graphics show how much potential pollution you are preventing by generating solar electricity. You can access this data anywhere using Internet or mobile phone technology. “Alert” programming stores maintenance and troubleshooting information, so your installation technician can monitor your system remotely, saving on travel and service charges. You can feel secure knowing that your installer will receive automated alerts if there are any performance issues Monitoring information is viewable on web-enabled PDAs and cell phones. Real Time Example
Optional Data Collected - DC current, voltage, power and cumulative energy - Building voltage, power and cumulative energy - Irradiance (W/M2) - Ambient Temperature and Cell Temperature (Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit) - Wind speed (mph, or m/s) - Wind direction (Degrees) - Battery input/out current, voltage, power and cumulative energy Data Acquisition - System stores data locally for up to 24 hours in the event of a network outage - Data upload automatically occurs via Internet connection- 2 years worth of live data available on the Fat Spaniel Technologies servers For additional information on Fat Spangal technology and systems visit http://www.fatspaniel.com/
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Enphase Energy has created a top notch monitoring system incorporated into the power conversion system that has no rival. The Enphase Micro-Inverter System utilizes advanced technologies to maximize energy harvest, increase system reliability and dramatically simplify design, installation and management.
The Enphase Energy Micro-inverter system is a set of small units that connect directly to each solar module to convert DC power into grid-compliant AC power, and transmits valuable performance data on each module to the system owner. The result is more power, a more reliable system, and the ability to monitor and respond quickly to performance issues. Home owners and business owners get more energy, lower costs, and greater control of their solar investment. Lambent Energy recommends this system when budget allows. View demonstration on how Empase Systems work. Click Here!
For additional information on Enphase Systems, visit http://www.enphaseenergy.com