Utility

Petra Solar designs and manufactures the Utility Grade SunWave™ UP Series, the first smart grid interactive solar system specifically designed for installation on utility distribution poles. This innovative technology allows our Utility partners to simultaneously address Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements and invest in a smart grid technology.

SunWave™ systems are compatible with existing grid infrastructure and our unique intelligent communications system is compliant with emerging Smart Grid technology. These systems can be remotely upgraded to leverage future applications and standards as they emerge. SunWave™ brings solar on-line faster, enabling our Utility partners to deploy meaningful generation utilizing existing assets and time tested deployment strategies.

Petra Solar's shovel-ready systems are operating on streetlight and utility poles in the field and provide unsurpassed value for utilities. The system mounts directly on utility poles and connects to the grid secondary at the pole. The unique mounting system produces a rapid and safe installation. The price of a SunWave™ is comparable to traditional PV technology, yet a SunWave™ solution provides a measurably better return when installed behind the fence.

As a member of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), an organization that facilitates solar implementation by Utilities, Petra Solar is helping to enable rapid deployment of solar infrastructure to ensure stable, future proof, solar energy on the grid. Petra Solar also helps Utility clients navigate regulatory boards, utility commissions, and state & federal agencies to quickly realize the benefits of bringing additional solar generation capacity on line. The Petra Solar team is uniquely equipped to provide Utility ROI analysis and rapidly deployable systems when rate based approvals are required to add solar infrastructure.

Petra Solar works with Utilities worldwide to develop and roll out scalable solar energy programs quickly and reliably. To understand more about how we can help you transition quickly and successfully into scalable solar energy generation please download the SunWave™ UP series spec sheet and contact us at utilities@petrasolar.com