Value Analysis

The GlobalSolarHybrid is not for all companies or all applications. It is intended for companies that require uninterrupted power in remote locations every day of the year. Obviously, the cost of operating a SolarHybrid over a PV-only system will vary depending on where it is placed and the amount of sunlight this location receives. If your business depends on this power source running consistently, cost may be justified regardless of the cost equation.

The charts below show the average capital cost of a GlobalSolarHybrid versus a PV system in different locations based on average solar radiation level each receives. The areas chosen represent locations where GlobalSolarHybrids are popularly used. We hope these samples help you think about cost and benefits at your remote sites.

"Pure solar power has a mystique about it, but can be unreliable in extreme temperatures and on cloudy days. By marrying these two technologies we are able to draw on a guaranteed energy supply. This is not a new or unique solution, but we have optimized it and standardized it."

— Dennis Prediger, Global Thermoelectric's Director of Product Line Management

POWER FACT
The typical reduction in solar array costs (30%), and batteries (50%), covers the capital for the backup generator.