How solar power can keep the industrial sector shining

The effects of climate change on the environment is pushing many industries to review their practices and consider what they can adapt to make a positive change. For the industrial sector, this includes shifting toward responsible energy usage and the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar power.

In the past, global industrial sectors avoided solar power, mainly because it was expensive to implement and inefficient in storing energy. This has changed thanks to the ongoing research and development by modern minds. Available technology doesn’t just make use of solar power, it also stores it in a way that manufacturers can keep the lights on, keep production moving and give them a tax-break.  

“The energy provided by the sun for an hour could meet the global needs for one year”, says Murray Long, Managing Director of First National Battery. “While this may seem like the solution to all our power problems, it’s impossible to collect and harvest all that energy. However, the fraction that we can collect and harvest, makes all the difference.”  

Auto manufacturers, such as Renault, have implemented a solar-energy project that harvests 55MW of storage for six of their plants in France. They strategically selected land that offers maximum sun exposure and constructed solar-panels across the entire building.  

Here are some benefits you can reap from switching to solar power. 

1. Consistent and renewable energy sourceThe sun is undoubtedly going to rise every day, which means solar energy can be harnessed daily. According to scientists, the sun will last another five billion years, so there’s ample time to take advantage of this renewable energy source.
2. Reduces electricity costsGoing off-the-grid, or partially off-the-grid reduces your electricity bill. And the best perk is, you could receive payments for the surplus energy you generate back into the grid, provided it’s not above the kWh rate.
3. Low maintenance costsUnlike wind farms, hydropower and bio fueled plants, solar-powered plants require less maintenance as they are a tried and tested method. Solar panels do however need to be cleaned in order to keep harnessing consistent levels of power, and there are many companies offering this service.  

What does your solar-powered plant need? 

Industrial facilities that are interested in making the switch to solar power, require power storage equipment, along with power generation equipment. Both these require hard-working batteries to handle the storage of surplus power.  

When considering solar power for your business or facilities, it’s important to talk to solar specialists. First National Battery, a proudly South African solutions provider has a long history of powering up several industries in Africa, and the world.  

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ISSUED ON BEHALF OF FIRST NATIONAL BATTERY BY GULLAN&GULLAN ADVERTISING. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ANNIE HODES ON 011 887 6591 OR pr@gullanandgullan.com.

WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR, MURRAY LONG IS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FIRST NATIONAL BATTERY.