Tetra West and Mi-Grid will be in Orlando Next week (December 13-15, 2016) for the Power Generation International (PGI 2016). See us in the Texas booth, #4669
Mi-Grid is a Hybrid Solar Energy System, combining solar with energy storage and a backup generator. Mi-Grid makes renewable energy reliable! Grid-Tied, Off-Grid what-ever you need! Never lose power!
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I live in the Gulf Coast area and hurricane preparedness is extremely important. About every 10 years, my area is hit with a hurricane, tropical storm or other disasters. It is much more important to prepare ahead, than wait until the announcement by the weather forecasters.
The saying is run from the water, hide from the wind. It means if your area will flood, get out of there! If your area won’t flood, you can “hunker down”, protect yourself and generally stay in your area.
Run from the water. Flooding is no joke. There isn’t anything you can do except evacuate. If you are in a flood-prone area, your preparedness is to have an inland location in mind, and your irreplaceable items “ready” to go. Know your evacuation route. Consider side roads and county roads which the rest of the public are not familiar. Keep extra fuel handy since there is usually a run on fuel just before the storm. Be prepared with a few days of food and water, since it may take time to evacuate. Remember, there will be LOTS of other people, so it will take much more time to get out of your area than normal.
Hide from the wind. Most people should stay where they are. First, the roads will be clogged with the people who need to evacuate. People in areas which won’t flood do not need to leave. If they do, they make the evacuation routes worse. So stay if you are not in a flood-prone area.
Food, water, and shelter. Your house is generally enough for shelter. If you are inland, the winds may be strong, but they generally not high enough to destroy your house. Most serious damage is storm surge and flooding. You may consider boarding up windows. Focus on the south and east windows, as this is usually where the wind comes from. Also look around your yard and remove anything which the wind can move. If you have a pool, tables and chairs can go in the water.
Food and water. Most people think they need bottled water. The water that comes out of your tap is EXCELLENT. But the power may be out and the water pumps off. So store water. How? Trash cans. Buy new ones!!! And you might want to put line them with trash bags. You also want to fill bathtubs and have a small bucket for pouring into toilets for flushing. Just buy the trash cans early and store them away unused.
Food you have a lot of choices if you prepare ahead. You can buy survival food. Not super tasty, but it is better than nothing. You can buy canned food. If anything needs heat to prepare, make sure you have a portable stove and fuel. Have a minimum of 2 weeks of food for every person in the house. That is about how long it will take to get emergency systems in place!
One real issue is post hurricane. In many places, the power may be out for weeks. Many people use generators to help them through. Portable generators need fuel and long-term storage of enough liquid fuel for 2 weeks can be a problem. They are loud!
Permanently installed natural gas or propane generators are much better. They have a big fuel source and they are not as noisy as portable units. They do require maintenance, so be prepared to change oil and spark plugs every 100 hours or every 4 days!
The best solution is a hybrid solar system combining solar panels, energy storage and a generator. It provides the power you need with minimal use of the generator. And the solar panels will save you money the rest of the time!
For help with hurricane preparedness, contact Tetra West Technology and ask about a Mi-Grid!
Presently, solar powered lighting systems are utilized for illuminating Streets, secured storage areas, Parking lots, pathways, business roadside signs and traffic control lights.
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Some cities across the globe are even making use of solar powered trash bins which compact the trash on scheduled time periods making better use of the capacity of these trash bins and reducing the frequency with which they need to be emptied again thereby saving thousands of dollars yearly in hourly personnel wage costs. Solar power can likewise be used to recharge gadgets from your mobile phones to laptops and it comes in a wide range of packages from handheld devices to backpacks with solar modules built into their clothing.
It is no longer news that solar energy manufacturers are making more modern devices that can be used daily and by so doing, enabling us to tremendously lower our reliance on the conventional carbon fuel produced electricity. Although these newly-developed devices and systems will come with a higher rate to cater for their R&D expenses, with the prices for solar modules already falling, it is not different from buying that new LCD TV set when it first enter the marketplace with the exception that these systems will save you money in the long run and ought to be taking seriously into consideration for your use and purchase.
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Energy management system combines power from multiple sources including: Solar, Utility Power, Energy Storage and Auto-starting Generator.
Remote Power – Power Anywhere
2kW to 80kW continuous power, surge power for starting Air Conditioners, pumps and motors, 6kW to 160kW.
Solar Powered
Power from Sun, even works on cloudy days. Solar and batteries supply pow-er during the day. Switches to genera-tor power if batteries are depleted. In times of high power demand or low sunlight, generator supplements pow-er while recharging batteries, then shuts down, reducing fuel and noise.
Large Storage system
Inverter/Batteries operates many hours standalone. In times without fuel, Mi-Grid provides critical power.
Fully Integrated system
Includes Energy Management system, Inverters, Charge Controllers, Trans-fer switches, Energy Storage, Outlets and Generator
Easy Installation
Pre-packaged and tested systems minimizes electrical installation costs. Solar panels and mounting hardware with multiple designs for your unique needs. 130-150 mph designs available.
Never Lose power
Seamless transition between sources. Power never goes out. Like a computer UPS!
Saves Fuel
Generator fills only when renewable sources are not available. Up to 90% savings versus traditional generators. Pays for itself in as little as 6 Months.
Reduced Maintenance
Generator only runs when needed. Mi- Grid generators run at most a few of hours per day. Time before maintenance is significantly increased. Traditional generators run 24/7. With run time reduced by run 90%
Not just for Off-Shore
But Mi-Grid is not just for off-grid. Mi- Grid works great in high cost power areas, or areas with unreliable or intermittent power. Typical Electrical savings are 30% over standard grid-tied solar while providing multi-source power reliability and backup. With Mi- Grid you never lose power.
Come see us!
Tetra West is presenting on “Reliable Renewable Energy” in Room 606, 3- 3:30PM, Wednesday May 4th. Or come by Booth 873, between the Astrodome and NRG Arena. See Mi-Grid Today!
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