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A commercial solar electric system is a reliable way to promote efficiency and reduce costs without affecting on-going operations
A BP Solar electric system provides reliable electricity that augments the energy a facility receives from traditional sources such as the local utility. Typically supplying 10% to 40% of a conventional facility's electrical load, it integrates seamlessly with existing electrical and mechanical systems.
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 The building block of any solar electric system is the solar cell. Using technology related to semiconductors, solar cells convert sunlight into usable electricity without moving parts, noise, or pollution. In order to enable practical installation in the field, these solar cells are connected and encased in a protective envelope in a factory to form a solar module. In the field, the solar modules are then connected and attached to a support structure on a facility's roof, ground, or parking areas to form solar arrays. Several arrays comprise a solar electric system or plant as shown in the diagram above.
Once installed and exposed to the sun, the solar electric system will produce direct current (DC) electricity - the same type of electricity you get from a battery. Since most facilities use alternating current (AC) electricity, an inverter is used to convert the DC power into AC power. The AC power then flows from the inverter to the facility to power electrical loads such as lights, refrigerators, or computers, reducing the amount of power that is needed from the utility. If during daylight hours, the facility is using less electricity than the solar array is providing, net metering (available in most states) allows this excess power to flow through the utility meter to the utility grid, turning the utility meter backwards.
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A BP Solar electric system integrates seamlessly with a facility's existing systems. Because the facility is still connected to the utility grid, any demand in excess of what the solar electric system provides is supplied from the utility. Whether it is sunny or cloudy, day or night, all electrical devices operate normally and continue to receive power as required. BP Solar electric systems also comply with all necessary electrical and building codes.
Operating a BP Solar electric system is simple and worry-free. Our commercial systems are designed to be low maintenance and include our leading SureGen™ system guarantee and EnergyAssistant™ solar management tool. Together you get a BP Solar Energy Solution™ that is easy to operate and maintain.
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