20KW Solar System
20KW Solar System: Elevate Your Business with Maximum Energy Efficiency
Solar energy has become increasingly popular these days with the advancements in technology. The use of this clean form of energy reduces the emissions from greenhouse gases and alleviates the climate change that is critical in protecting our ecosystems. It requires little maintenance once installed. Solar panel costs have dropped by up to 70% making them more affordable nowadays. In a single instance, a 20 KW solar system has the capacity to produce 20 kW of electrical energy provided the conditions are favourable. It is an efficient and effective way to produce electricity especially at remote locations.
What is a 20KW solar system?
A 20 kW solar system produces up to 75kWh of power daily. The silicon based solar panel is encased between a metal frame with a glass. A powerful 20kW solar panel system can generate electricity for your house, workplace, schools and other similar buildings. It has the capacity to produce approximately 2400 units per month, hence, producing at least 70,000-80,000 watts of energy every day.
How does it work?
20kW solar panels covert light from the rays of the sun into electricity. They contain numerous photovoltaic cells. The electricity flows when the light falls on the PV cells. Photovoltaic cells (PV) use silicon as semiconductor. Each PV cell is relatively small but when these are connected in chains to form panels, they boost the power production for your home or businesses.
The power generated from the solar panels is a direct current (DC). This DC current is then converted into an alternating current (AC) by an inverter. A 20kW solar system produces 29000-32000 kWh of electrical energy in a year. This amount of energy is sufficient to run your home appliances and business equipment.
This system is suitable for small to medium size businesses.
Types of a 20kW Solar System
The three types of 20kW solar systems are as follows:
On-Grid Solar System
If you are having financial constraints and your property receives sufficient sunlight during the day then an Hitech on-grid solar system is for you. A 20kW on grid solar system can convert the energy from the sun into electricity. The surplus electricity that is unused in your home or office is fed back to the grid. These energy transfers can be tracked using a net metering device. In this way, you have the flexibility to withdraw electricity from the power grid if your solar system is unable to meet your power demands, like, in case of cloudy days or bad weather conditions.
Off-Grid Solar System
These solar systems have the ability to provide electricity on site as well as on remote locations. The batteries installed along with your solar system are the source of power instead of a power grid. They offer complete energy independence. If you take the decision to go off grid, it means you need not worry about the gaps in power generation as you are now totally dependent on the solar energy and the batteries for electricity. This system does not use the net metering strategies and you can completely avoid paying the monthly bills.
Hybrid Solar System
This system is costlier as compared to the on-grid and off-grid systems. But, a hybrid solar system can prove to be very profitable for your business in a few years and you can unlock the maximum solar potential at your property. It combines the best features of on-grid as well as off-grid solar systems. A 20kW solar system will not only help you in gaining through net metering but also, the strong battery backup ensures a 24 hour power supply for your home or business without having to worry about high power costs.
Before considering the right selection for your home or business, you can contact our solar experts for step by step guidance on a 20kW solar system installation process.
Benefits of a 20KW Solar System
- It reduces the monthly costs of electricity bills as well as the reliance of the power grid, hence, offering energy independence. The utility savings will increase annually as the solar energy will offset the power usage from the local grid.
- The demand for electricity is rising and its supply has become erratic, making solar energy as the best long term alternative for power generation. By adding the battery backup, the consumers can become self sufficient upon using 20kW solar systems.
- Sunlight is a clean source of energy and it doesn’t release any harmful carbon emission into the atmosphere during the process of generation of electricity. This makes a widely adopted source of power generation. The climate change effects can be reversed if more consumers shift to adopting solar energy as a source of power.
- You can not only produce energy using a 20kW solar system but also store it for later in case of power outages or gaps in electricity generation.
- In 6-8 years you can recover the initial installation costs in addition to gaining a significant return on investment (ROI) during the complete lifespan of your solar energy generation system.
- Australian government offers a number of rebates and incentives to encourage people to switch to solar energy.
Applications of a 20kW solar system
- A solar system of the size of 20kW can help in running refrigerators, electric ovens, large well pumps as well as small to medium sized machinery and much more.
- Solar energy can be harnesses to develop solar water heating systems. This system can heat water from 60°c -70°c acting as a suitable alternative to the traditional water heating devices.
- The principle of solar energy generation is used in a solar furnace such as a solar cooker which makes use of the solar radiation to generate heat for cooking.
- Agricultural farms make use of solar dryers to dry their agricultural produce like fruits, vegetables and crops.
- A very useful application of solar energy is heating of buildings.
Challenges and consideration
Although the benefits are many but the there are various factors to consider before deciding upon installation of a 20kW solar system. Some of these factors are :
- There are significant costs involved in the installation of solar panels. Installation costs of 20 kW solar systems in Brisbane, Sunshine coast and other popular cities of Australia are between $13,000- $35,000.The costing may vary according to location, specific requirements, condition of the roof as well as the quality of panels.
- Careful consideration has to be placed upon the deciding the quality of components to be installed, especially the warranties offered at the time of purchase.
- Assessment of the roof of the property has to be done by an experienced solar expert in order to maximize the benefits from your solar panel system. The solar system that you select should suit your energy consumption needs.
- A 20 kW solar system requires at least 100-135 square meters of area . This can increase depending upon the wattage of the solar panels and the whether or not the panels require a tilted frame.
- There are some major considerations that will affect your return on investment. These are the upfront and ongoing maintenance costs of the system, method of payment that you choose at the time of installation and much more.
FAQ's
The factors that you need to consider for making this decision are your roof space, budget and your energy consumption needs.
The payback period for a commercialized solar system in Australia is around 2 years on an average taking into account the government incentives and tax rebates.
It can approximately produce 29000-32000 kWh of electrical energy in a year.
The estimated price for installation will be around $15,000- $20,000. You may incur some additional costs for some specific installation equipment.
It consists of at least 60-75 solar panels. This again depends upon how efficient are the solar panels.
The total space taken will be around 1,300 square feet that is equivalent to about half a tennis court.
Factors such as roof orientation, shading, quality and tilt angle of the solar panels will affect the power output.
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Our range of solar system installation solutions include packages suitable for small, medium and large family homes, as well as for business premises of varying sizes. If you would like us to recommend a solar panel solution for you, we will be happy to evaluate your needs and propose a system that can meet them. Solar power in Brisbane has already been adopted by more than 30% of households as the sunny conditions are ideal for this renewable energy source. The Queensland government also provides customers with rebates that significantly minimise initial installation costs.
