Energy Conservation
It’s really quite amazing how technology has changed the energy landscape. The revival of DC power is just one of several trends that is happening because of the revolution in technology harnessing renewable energy.
Thomas Edison promoted the direct current (DC) for electric power distribution against George Westinghouse’s alternating current (AC) in the nineteenth century, but lost the battle then. Perhaps Thomas Edison was right after all. As new technology develops, it's time to ask the question: should we be using direct current (DC) instead of alternating current (AC)?
It’s really quite amazing how technology has changed the energy landscape. The revival of DC power is just one of several trends that is happening because of the revolution in technology harnessing renewable energy.
Advances in photovoltaic technology have made DC power available in plenty. Eliminating conversions from DC to AC and vice versa can greatly improve the efficiency of the overall system.
If homes and businesses start using solar PV, fuel cells and batteries as DC sources directly powering their electrical/ electronic needs, including lighting, entertainment and computing, they could not only increase efficiency but also cut grid reliance. It would be extremely difficult and expensive to retrofit today’s bulk transmission system for DC. However, bypassing the AC grid entirely and making ones infrastructure more reliable and efficient (a “nanogrid”) is technically and economically feasible.
The passion to tap the above massive potential, we installed a solution that utilises Solar PV’s DC output and tie it directly to DC-consuming electrical loads, raising efficiencies, reducing losses.
What we did
National Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a reputed school managed by our family trust, located in Guindy, Chennai, implemented a solar system in the Silver Jubilee Block and is now enjoying its benefits. In Modern World, Educational Institutions provide a unique opportunity for energy efficiency and renewable energy application and education, not only through curriculum but also through technology deployment. Today’s modern classrooms need power to tap into the benefits of the Internet and computer technology.
We recognized the importance of implementing energy efficient solutions and thus we implemented a cleaner and greener solar energy. Using the large flat roof of a school building to generate clean solar electricity will cut energy costs and make a lasting impression on students. Not only will these systems contribute to environmental sustainability in our region, but the cost savings will also contribute to the financial stability of our institutions in the years ahead.
Parents, faculty, and the community appreciate a school’s effort to reduce spending while creating a richer learning experience. Students want to be a part of what happens around them. Students can become a partner in the daily monitoring of solar generation and any correlation to our energy consumption and cost. We dedicated our curriculum fair to the topic of green energy.
This concept becomes an ideal solution for educational institutions as the school operates when you get the maximum benefit of sunlight.
