Sunday, June 3, 2012

Are you thinking about buying a solar electric system for your home or business?


Solar electric systems, which are also called photovoltaic or PV systems, are reliable and pollution-free. They make use of a renewable source of energy— the sun. And PV systems for homes and businesses are becoming more affordable all the time.

PV works best in an energy-efficient building. So, adding insulation and energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and windows is a good idea, to reduce your home’s overall electricity use before you install a PV system.

To make PV systems even more affordable, some utilities have net metering programs, which further enhance the economics of PV. Net metering means that when your PV system generates more power than you need, the excess goes to the utility grid and the meter runs backward. This allows you to receive full retail value for the power that your PV system generates.

A PV system can be a substantial investment. As with any investment, careful planning will help you make the right decisions for your home or business.


What is a solar electric or photovoltaic system?

Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly to electricity. They work any time the sun is shining, but more electricity is produced when the sunlight is more intense and strikes the PV modules directly (as when rays of sunlight are perpendicular to the PV modules). Unlike solar thermal systems for heating water, PV does not use the sun's heat to make electricity. Instead, electrons freed by the interaction of sunlight with semiconductor materials in PV cells are captured as electric current.

PV allows you to produce electricity— without noise or air pollution—from a clean, renewable resource. A PV system never runs out of fuel, and it won't increase oil imports.

The basic building block of PV technology is the solar “cell.” Multiple PV cells are connected to form a PV “module,” the smallest PV component sold commercially. Modules range in power output from about 10 watts to 300 watts.

A PV system connected or “tied” to the utility grid has these components:

• One or more PV modules, which are connected to an inverter
• The inverter, which converts the system's direct-current (DC) electricity to alternating current (AC)
• Batteries (optional) to provide energy storage or backup power in case of a power interruption or outage on the grid.

AC electricity is compatible with the utility grid. It powers our lights, appliances, computers, and televisions.


Net Metering

Special electricity meter (net-meter) will be fixed by the CEB/LECO to monitor additional power used from the grid; your monthly electricity bill will be calculated for these additional units only.

JLANKA systems are approved by the CEB and LECO to connect on to national power grid.  Solaredge and SMA inverters have special inverter settings that enable them to work within the CEB specified grid parameters.


Fixed deposit in the bank vs. Buying a Solar system

In very early days it was possible to pay the electricity bill from the interest by fixed depositing the investment of a solar power generation. But now it is not possible at all because

1. The investment have reduced dramatically as per kW price
2. The electricity tariff has increased to very high levels
3. The interest rates for the fixed deposits is less than rate of rise of electricity bills
4. Protected against sudden rise of electricity tariff rates

Therefore fix deposits are no longer an investment, when compared to investing in solar power generation plants. Exploring market for various solar solution, it’s clear that some provide systems with shorter warranty period and less overall harvesting under Sri Lankan weather conditions. JLanka have the correct solution with longest warranty period to have the maximum return.

50 comments:

  1. Why not add the prices for 2kW and 5kW systems and add the warranty options you offer? It will increase the incentive to purchase an installation.

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    1. Dear Minura,

      Please send your contact details to support@jlankatech.com or contact us on 077-831 4973 to find out most suitable solution for you.

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  2. I would like to know the prices of your products
    please email or reply to this post if possible

    malinda.desilva@gmail.com

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  3. Thanks for your interest. One of our customer care executive will contact you soon.

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  4. This is good. I have a metal crusher plant but the problem is no power. We use 45KWA denyo generator at the moment. Actually we want max of 90KWA-70KWA power in order to work fine. Please contact me asap with a right and economical solution.
    erandavg@gmail.com

    Thanks

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  5. Hi, I have an upstair house with roof area aprox 800 squre meters at Kiribathgoda. Currently I live in overseas and I would like to install a solar system from you as I am going back to SL in few months. Appreciate if you could email details with price options to medirimanne@yahoo.com or medirimanne@gmail.com. Thanks.

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  6. I also like to know the prices of your products, send me please an email.
    I want to use middle size of..
    1. washing machine,
    2.refrigerator,
    3.TV and
    4.10 LED bulbs.

    thanks..
    jayabandu@hotmail.com

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  7. Please can you send me the data about the prices and the products.,Please send me a mail,
    And I would like to know that can we use a A/C with the solar system.

    Thanks..
    samithu2@gmail.com

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  8. It can cut your bills and sunlight is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced if we use Solar water heater.

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  9. When you installed solar energy system, it is not necessary to have separate solar hot water system.

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  10. how much spend if I buy this system?

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  11. Dear Nilanka,

    Thanks for your interest.

    In order to give better answer to your inquiry, we need certain information from you. Please contact me on 071-335 8230 or e-mail to srinath@jlankatech.com

    Srinath
    JLanka Technologies

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  12. hi i am from trincomale .prices for 2kW and 5kW systems and add the warranty options you offer? Sabrymha@gmail.com

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  13. hi im shibley im from nintavur i want fixe my sloar power 2kw how much cost warranty pls send me mail mhshibley@yahoo.com contact no 0771392360

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  14. i would like to know your price list
    mhshibley@yahoo.com send me mail

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  15. I want to have a solar panel system for my home to reduce my elec. bill. I am using air pumps for 5 fish tanks for 24 hours. Also I need to use solar power as a substitute for CEB supplied power to my home. Could you send me detail of your system for my home and its costs etc. please. I do not need to harvest energy to share with CEB.

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  16. Dear Mr. Rodrigo,

    We need certain basic information before send a quotation.

    Please send your contact details to srinath@jlankatech.com or contact me on 071-335 8230, so that we will contact you.

    Regards,

    Srinath Dolage
    JLanka Technologies

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  17. How much will it cost to install solar energy system for a house? or if it is to use for few electric items and use main electricity for the rest? what would be the estimate?pls send me the details at gsmobina@gmail.com

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  18. I would like to install solar panel at my house. Currently, we consume electricity around: 180 units per months. Let me know prices and other details related to the installing process.

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    1. Dear Mr. De Silva,

      Please send your tel. number or e-mail to srinath@jlankatech.com or contact me on 071-335 8230 for details.

      Regards,

      Srinath Dolage
      JLanka Technologies

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  19. I would like to know the prices of your products
    please email or reply to bernisusa@gmail.com or tel. no:0777395072 Bernard -Mt.Lavinia

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  20. Dear Mr.Srinath,
    As same as above i also like to know cost of install that solar power system. Let me know more details about general house propose.
    My e-mail chintakabandara@yahoo.com or chintakabandara@gmail.com

    Thank you.
    Regards,
    Chintaka.

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  21. better if you can give some price for 5kv and 2 kv on the web.

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  22. This is a highly tailor-made solution. Price would be depend on both technical & financial requirements of the client. Inverter capacity is not the only criteria to decide the system value. Please contact me on srinath@jlankatech.com or 071-335 8230 for details.

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  23. I would like to know the prices of your products category and all the info
    please email damithhk@gmail.com

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  24. Please can you send me the data about the prices and the products.,Please send me a mail,
    And I would like to know that can we use a A/C with the solar system.
    im From Trincomalee
    mmmunas@gmail.com

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  25. My home at kotahena and We have enough place to placing the solar system. using 3 fans 10 bulbs 2 tvs and 1 pc. Whats the solution u have and the price... can u send the details to nsarawanan@gmail.com

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  26. I don't understand the reluctance in publishing prices/ cost etc. True, these are depend on various factors. It should not prevent you from letting potential customors know the approx. cost. you may benot happy due to competitors forwarding a lower quotations?

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  27. can i use an air conditioner of 2000 watt, through your solar system? what is the price?

    pls. email me to maazbaba75@gmail.com or call me on 0727617406

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  28. My house situated at Nawala and my current electricity bill comes round Rs.5000.00. I want to install air conditioner also but still wondering because of this very high electricity charger. Considering all this how much it will cost for your unit for me. Please mail me the details to kushanh@sltnet.lk.
    Thank You.

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  29. Please send me the price list. Mine is a small house with 1 refrigerator, 1LED TV, 10LED bulbs & if possible to the AC as well. Thank you...!

    actperera@yahoo.com

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  30. I want to know pricing for a 5kw system

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  31. Please send your contact details to srinath@jlankatech.com or contact me on 071-335 8230 for necessary details.

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  32. I want to know the price details for installation. Is it possible for flat apartment in the balcony or need to have roof?

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  33. Hi..

    1. To decide the price, we need to know your average monthly electricity units consumption.

    2. Yes, we need a suitable area to install solar panels. Before decide where to install (balcony or roof) solar panels, need to decide number of panels required, based on your consumption.

    3. Then decide a suitable location, where it could accommodate sufficient area to install panels.

    4. One unique advantage of JLanka soar system is that you could install your panels in different places (balcony & roof), in different angles, without any additional cost.

    In other traditional systems, you need a separate inverter to each angle, which increase your system cost, unnecessarily.

    For details, please contact me on 071-335 8230 / srinath@jlankatech.com

    Thank you.

    Srinath Dolage
    JLanka Technologies



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  34. 'Reginold antony

    I want to know the price details for installation for two store house monthly average electricity usage of 300 unit

    Thank you

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  35. Reginold

    I want to know the price details for installation for two store house monthly average electricity usage of 400 unit

    Thank you

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  36. Please send me your contact details or contact me on 071-335 8230 / srinath@jlankatech.com for necessary details.

    Please note that price is not the only & only factor you must consider before go solar.

    Srinath Dolage
    JLanka Technologies

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  37. Hi iam interest of this my house in COLOMBO I need to no I have I also like to know the prices of your products, send me please an email.
    I want to use middle size of..
    1. washing machine,
    2.refrigerator, my emails k.charith@yahoo.com and k.charith84@gmail.com
    3.TV and
    4.10 LED I also like to know the prices of your products, send me please an email.
    I want to use middle size of..
    1. washing machine,
    2.refrigerator,
    3.TV and
    4.10 LED bulbs.

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  40. Please send me the price list of 3 to 10 KW grid tied systems.
    nalinwalagamage@gmail.com
    Thanks.

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  41. Thanks for writing about the renewable energy resources. We will realize their values when the fossil fuel are completely vanished from the earth.

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  42. Hi,
    Nice article Solar energy saves our money and it's It is environmental friendly It does not polute the environment by releasing sulphur dioxide gas. So everybody should use Solar Energy.

    Buy solar panels for your home

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  43. could you please let me know the cost of insulation "solar power energy"? I live in Moratuwa, we used to consume around 200 to 250 electrical units per month. Please e-mail me with details; mkpjs12@gmail.com
    Thank you,

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  44. I live in an upstairs house occupying only the downstairs. Hence I do not have a roof except the garage. Is it possible to install on the garage roof which faces the north and one side is against the wall of the house.My E-Mail :- wilfred.gnana@gmail.com
    Thank you

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  45. dear sir,
    i like to buy 250w solar panel, so please tel me the unite price ?
    thank you
    pavee
    paveeharan@gmail.com

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  46. Hi,
    Our monthly consumption is about 200+units/month. Can you please suggest a economical size of grid tied system with pricing.

    //BR

    udayangaw.1@gmail.com

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