We know purchasing solar panels or a solar power system can be a big decision. We are renowned in the solar power industry for our no pressure, consultative and informative approach in helping our clients understand exactly what installing a solar system can do for their electricity bills.
The Benefits of solar power and rooftop solar panels for residents are:
- Dramatically reduce your monthly energy costs, in some cases with batteries power bills can be eliminated
- Improve resale value of your property
- Solar panels create no pollution
- Low maintenance costs
- Energy security & reliability – with solar panels your property will not be at risk of energy restrictions or blackouts during heatwaves
Reduce your energy costs and take a huge step toward meeting your sustainability goals. Controlling your energy costs is just the beginning. We can be a big part of your corporate sustainability initiative and help you put together a plan to reduce your operating expenses by switching to clean, more affordable energy. Our in-house team and local installers will take care of your entire project from start to finish. AB Solar Systems Inc. provides the following comprehensive services for commercial solar, ensuring quick start-up time and a smooth transition for your business. We focus on our core business so you can focus on yours.
The threat of continued electricity price rises poses significant challenges for Canadian Businesses. Installing a Commercial Solar Power system represents a solution which can reduce electricity costs immediately and significantly cut business risk going forward. Solar energy is a significant aspect of any business sustainability program.
- Immediate Cost Reduction
- Reduce Carbon Emissions & make a Visual Statement
- Reduce Business Risk
- Shading of your roof and associated cooling effects
- Nil capital outlay / Cash flow positive options available
AB Solar Systems Inc. primary objective is being able to offer our clients a solar solution with immediate benefits without compromising on quality, workmanship and warranty. This is offered through a tailored finance package that offers
- $0 Upfront cost
- Cash flow positive position in year one
- 100% tax deductible
- Rent the system from 1 – 7 years
- Installation on leased properties
- Easy Commercial Approval – no financials required up to $50,000
- Fixed Monthly Rental Cost (no inflation unlike electricity prices)
- Own the Solar PV System at the end of the rental term.
Canadian’s working in the Oil & Gas and Telecom industries require reliable solar power systems to support their operations. Remote industrial applications are typically in areas lacking access to traditional power. These locations are best suited for Class 1 Div. 2 rated products that are designed to hold up in hazardous conditions, such as: snow, dirt, and rain. The oil and gas industry relies on solar to power SCADA monitoring systems to monitor and control remote systems. To learn more about how solar can be used in Oil & Gas and Telecom, click one of the images below.
Going solar is especially advantageous for many industrial applications because of the high-energy consumption these businesses require. Engaging AB Solar Systems Inc. for your industrial solar installation makes it easy to reduce costs and plan for the future. We have over a 6 years of experience across hundreds of sites and can assist from the initial consultation through construction and we will help you transform your available space into a sustainable energy operation, creating savings for your company and your customers.
- A comprehensive portfolio of flexible and intelligent DC-to-AC system solutions to meet every requirement
- Maximum availability and energy yields, even under extreme ambient conditions
- Robust components secure additional yields and guarantee long project life spans
- Secure grid feed-in thanks to compliance with global connection conditions and comprehensive grid management service functions
- Excellent service and comprehensive O & M benefits from experienced PV experts ensure your investment
RV & Boat systems are solar panel battery charging systems designed for mobile applications, like camping trailers, motor homes and boats and pretty much anything mobile with a battery. These systems in the past have typically been smaller solar charging systems designed to maintain and trickle charge batteries. Since panels have increased in efficiency and prices have drop drastically over the years, we now have systems that are capable of running all your power needs, with the exception of the air-conditioner.
Installing solar PV modules on an RV has become very popular among American and Canadian families in recent years – with the objective of decreasing or eliminating the need to run a generator or plug in to “shore-power”. The prices of solar PV modules have decreased a lot, making solar affordable. Most RVs and boats are powered with DC current; thus making it less complex and more convenient to install solar by simply connecting modules to the batteries with a charge controller.
The size of solar PV system (power input) is mostly dependent on the available roof or deck size. But the RV or the boat owner has to choose how many days of autonomy he can capture by expanding the battery bank size – based on available space and weight capacity of the vehicle.
A solar PV system can be integrated directly with the existing house batteries of the RV or boat. Autonomy will increase slightly as long as the sun is shining and the batteries’ charge will tend to fluctuate less. In choosing the new battery size, here are the factors one needs to consider:
1) Type of Battery
For mobile, on-the-go applications, gel type and AGM type batteries are preferred as they are spill-proof, deep cycle batteries. Most of the wet (flooded) batteries in the solar industry are deep cycle too and there is a significant price advantage, but generally, people are leaning away from the increased maintenance of the flooded lead-acid battery.
2) Available space
One battery would take up a space of about 14″ x 10″ together with a battery box, and it may weigh up to 70-80 lbs. This means, the number of batteries you can put on your boat or your RV is not unlimited.
3) Daily energy consumption
If you are consuming more than what you store in your battery bank, you may need to expand your battery capacity. Below is a calculation table where the data of electrical home devices are given as an example.
AppliancePower Draw (W)Daily Usage (h)Energy Consumption (Wh)1x TV Set150 W2 h150 x 2 = 300 Wh3x Compact Fl. Lights20 W x 3 = 60 W4 h60 x 4 = 240 Wh1x Laptop60 W3 h60 x 3 = 180 Wh1x GPS15 W6 h15 x 6 = 90 WhTOTAL 810 Wh
A 12 V, 98 Ah battery would store 1176 Wh of energy. If you buy two of them and connect them in parallel (app. 2350 Wh), you would have at least 3 days of autonomy in your system even if you never charge your batteries. Normally, such a system would provide 5-6 days of clean power since your modules would charge the batteries during the day.
4) Integrating with existing battery voltage
Know your existing system. If it is 12V, you want a 12V battery bank; if it is 24 V, you want a 24 V battery bank. If you connect them together, you may need a battery equaliser. If you create a separate battery bank, you may need to completely separate the house and solar battery banks while connecting the existing loads to the new one.
In addition to turnkey Net Metering and FIT installations, we offer a range of design, consulting, and commercial sub-contracting services:
- Turnkey Solar Solutions
- Construction Financing
- Operations & Maintenance
- EPC Services
- OPA CIA/NTP/Commissioning
- Installation Sub-Contracting
- Licensed Electrical Contractor ECRA/ESA #7008348
- Commercial Feed-In Tariff Systems
- Utility Consultation