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It was a dark and stormy night...

All electricity distribution networks suffer from outages from time to time. Though most are reasonably short, any one could have a significant impact on your life if it comes at the wrong time. A backup power system can provide energy reliability. There's a lot of flexibility in planning a backup system to meet any need...

Security lighting
Uninterupted power for occasional or extended outages
Isolation of 'critical systems' such as furnaces and water pumps
And many others.

Backup power systems can be based on PV, wind, or the grid. Give us a call for more information.

Case Study: Backup Power

Backup of Critical Services

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PV and wind: emergency power

IT'S A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT... The sentinel light that usually shines down at the end of your neighbor's lane hasn't been on for a week. In fact, your neighbor's been gone for the past three days; seems he got tired of living in the dark with no heat or water. Hydro's down from the storm - not too sure when it will be back. You just got in from loading up your wood furnace. The pump that circulates fluid through the furnace walls has been operating from batteries charged by your solar and wind electricity generators. The same batteries operate your furnace fan and submersible pump deep in your well, ensuring an adequate supply of fresh water for you and your animals. It's a good thing for this back-up system, because you couldn't have gotten far with the quarter tank of gasoline left in your truck, and there isn't a filling station for miles that has a generator to run their pumps.

In a power emergency it's the little things that matter. The simple lack of fresh water forces most people to seek refuge. But with winds blowing or the sun shining you can always bring enough water to the surface to meet your needs. Heating and cooking in country homes are often taken care of by wood stoves, but water pumps typically rely upon the grid or gasoline.

Solar or wind powered generators can meet all your water needs, not just in an emergency. Wind power was used for years on the farm before the power grid came around. Back then, most wind plants pumped water while some generated electricity. Today, wind machines are extremely efficient, and can easily generate enough electricity to operate any number of standard pumps, while excess electricity is stored for when the wind is not blowing. Refrigeration needs, equally fundamental to the comfort of most homes in an emergency, can also be met by solar or wind energy.

The kids are in bed now and you are left to enjoy the silence and tranquility of the night. You pick up the book you've been getting into and begin to read a little by candle light. Next door is still empty, but you know that tonight your favourite TV program is on, and there's plenty of power in the system for you to enjoy even a little luxury amidst the storm.

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