The roof of the shelter, built in the form of a carport, consists of 40 polycrystalline solar modules of 250 Wp each providing the main and the guest house with clean energy from the sun.
The aluminium substructure was designed and installed by meeco's technical experts. The optimal dimensions of the construction were carefully assessed in order to protect the modules and the wiring from animals to give the property owner the possibility to store goods underneath.
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The sun2safe unit is equipped with batteries that can be charged by the sun2live as well as by the grid.
Claudio Alberti, technical expert and head of storage solutions at meeco, said: "Due to the low radiation and the big differences between summer and winter solar energy is not very common in Ireland. But nevertheless, this hybrid concept allows for a profitable application of a sun2live photovoltaic system since it keeps the electricity costs low and predictable and avoids any electricity cuts, which are not unusual in these remote areas.
"Thus, solar energy likewise entails big opportunities and possibilities for northern countries, such as Ireland. The solutions just need to be highly individualised and tailored in order to meet the clients requirements."
(CD)
