Payback Analysis for SOLA-VENT® in Aged Care Industry
The Sola-vent is driven by a photovoltaic panel utilising polycrystalline technology which gives a high performance to size ratio and provides power even under overcast skies. Photovoltaic is a proven technology used globally for reliable solar power generation and is particularly suitable for smaller installations of the size used for the Sola-vent. The solar panel is housed in a robust aluminium / ABS frame, which allows easy mounting to a variety of roof types using the supplied fittings, which interface discretely with the roof construction. The unit is pre-wired, requiring simple connection to the control until and no maintenance is required.
The control unit for the Sola-vent is housed in a specially moulded, ABS housing in the ceiling void. This unit has an in-house designed Control PCB that integrates all system controls including solar power monitoring, battery charging and also directs power from the solar panel to the fan when in use, and charges the batteries when the Sola-vent is not in use.
The integral miniature PIR motion sensor automatically triggers the ventilation extract and night time lighting when PIR detects movement in the bathroom. This will result in a significant amount of energy saving from lighting and ventilation.
Extended life span (more than 10 years), elimination of the use of artificial light during the day time, ultra low noise level, natural daylight and ventilation extract, mains back-up facility for winter use or where low sun conditions are predicted, occupancy based ventilation and night time lights control are a few of the advantages that can be achieved using Sola-vent systems.
Return On Investment (ROI)
The Sola-vent is driven by a photovoltaic panel utilising polycrystalline technology which gives a high performance to size ratio and provides power even under overcast skies. Photovoltaic is a proven technology used globally for reliable solar power generation and is particularly suitable for smaller installations of the size used for the Sola-vent. The solar panel is housed in a robust aluminium / ABS frame, which allows easy mounting to a variety of roof types using the supplied fittings, which interface discretely with the roof construction. The unit is pre-wired, requiring simple connection to the control until and no maintenance is required.
The control unit for the Sola-vent is housed in a specially moulded, ABS housing in the ceiling void. This unit has an in-house designed Control PCB that integrates all system controls including solar power monitoring, battery charging and also directs power from the solar panel to the fan when in use, and charges the batteries when the Sola-vent is not in use.
The integral miniature PIR motion sensor automatically triggers the ventilation extract and night time lighting when PIR detects movement in the bathroom. This will result in a significant amount of energy saving from lighting and ventilation.
Extended life span (more than 10 years), elimination of the use of artificial light during the day time, ultra low noise level, natural daylight and ventilation extract, mains back-up facility for winter use or where low sun conditions are predicted, occupancy based ventilation and night time lights control are a few of the advantages that can be achieved using Sola-vent systems.