Utilities
Truly Distributed Renewable Power Generation Systems can Realize Significant Benefit s for Utilities
Petra Solar has pioneered new “Smart Solar” technology that combines distributed solar energy generation with smart grid communications and improved grid reliability features to create a solution that delivers high economic value for solar power.
Smart Solar is truly the next generation of solar energy and, deployed in conjunction with utility infrastructure, builds solar in a reliable and cost-effective way that mitigates challenges faced by traditional solar installations.
Petra Solar’s SunWave™ system provides distributed clean energy that is tied directly into the electric grid, and does not require an upgrade to either the current transmission or distribution infrastructure, eliminating grid interconnection issues faced by traditional solar systems. One of the key advantages of the solution is its flexible grid integration architecture that enables installation on existing assets such as utility poles, streetlight poles, rooftops and other available structures. The ability for the SunWave systems to mount directly to existing structures reduces environmental impacts, land use, infrastructure development costs, and siting and permitting efforts – allowing utilities to comply with renewable energy standards and profitably finance solar through direct or second-party ownership.
GridWave™ solutions extend the functionality of Petra Solar’s SunWave™ smart energy offerings with capabilities supporting grid reliability and efficiency. GridWave solutions enable distribution utilities to proactively manage grid effects caused by renewable generation intermittency.
Delivering Solar Power Plus a Smart Grid Infrastructure
Collectively delivering solar power plus a smart grid infrastructure provides the additional benefit of deployment of a tightly integrated, secure wireless two-way communications platform.This enables monitoring of the operation and health of the smart solar units as well as the electric grid itself. The communications system also provides the foundation for smart grid applications. 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 are 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.
Rapid Deployment
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 contact us.
