With the ever increasing demand for a minimal impact on our environment from local authorities, government and tourists alike, coupled with the rising cost of fuel, there has never been a better time to embrace the use of alternative energy sources in creating an eco-friendly lodge or camp.
As part of a lodge design, Lodge Solutions can use 'off the shelf items' to design solar power, wind power and mini hydro power renewable energy systems specifically for your application. These can either be stand alone systems or can be combined with generator power to form a hybrid power system.
Hybrid or Dual power systems have the advantage of offering reduced generator run times which will save not only in the amount of diesel used each month but can also lower maintenance costs due to increased service intervals.
The most popular of all hybrid power system uses solar power to charge a battery bank, which when the generator is turned off can provide AC power using a DC to AC inverter.
If you are fortunate enough to have a river or stream running through your camp, even for part of the year, a mini hydro power system may be an option. Mini hydro power has long been proven to be the most cost effective of all alternative power sources.
When considering wind power an average wind speed of 24 KPH or more is ideal. However when compared with solar power the expected power output at wind speeds as low as 15 KPH can make wind power more cost effective as it is available day and night.
Through open discussions and familiarisation with your site and the potential loads you will be putting on the system, our engineers can design the solar power, mini hydro power, wind power or hybrid power system that will be the most suitable for your application.
