Energy-independent buildings and uninterruptible power supply

Energy independence, and the ways to achieve it, is a topic that concerns more and more professionals and private individuals. We live in an era in which technology has advanced to the point where an energy-independent building can become a reality. Energy-independent buildings are “green”, save money, and do not depend on unexpected swings in utility costs and supply quality.

Study and design Before any investment, the building's energy needs must be calculated accurately, allowing a sufficient surplus for possible additions or upgrades in the future. Beyond designing the main energy generation method (solar (PV) panels, wind turbines, etc.), you also need to plan the installation of a range of devices that will store and convert energy and guarantee a continuous power supply to the self-sufficient building.

Solar Inverter Its job is to convert the direct current produced by the solar panels into alternating current, which is the current all electrical devices use. In addition, the inverter is the “brain” of a solar system, as it protects the system from short circuits and leakage currents by grounding it, while also collecting all of its operating data. If there is a problem with the system in general, or with a specific solar panel, the inverter can detect it and report it through notifications in the related software.

Battery Storing the energy that a self-sufficient building produces guarantees its uninterrupted operation. When conditions do not allow energy to be produced (darkness, no wind, etc.), power is supplied by the batteries. How long the batteries can power the building depends on how many there are and on their state of charge.

Hybrid UPS Like a standard UPS, it guarantees the uninterrupted operation of electrical devices if the main supply fails, with the important difference that it can be connected to any power source. This makes the hybrid UPS ideal for a self-sufficient building that most likely uses solar panels, wind turbines or even diesel generators. The hybrid UPS continuously monitors its sources and, depending on their availability, manages consumption using the most economical option.

Generator Whether it is used as the main supply or as a backup solution, a generator is an extremely reliable and effective source of energy. An industrial-grade diesel generator can produce power continuously for many hours, even days. The engine and the control system determine how reliable a generator is and the quality of the power it delivers.

Tescom Hellas offers complete solutions for energy-independent buildings: on-grid and off-grid solar inverters, high-quality VRLA and gel batteries with thousands of charge cycles and a long service life, reliable and smart hybrid UPS systems with remote management and unique features, and industrial-grade diesel generators with engines from leading international manufacturers and a Tescom control system.