Metco Engineering
Dallas, TX 75219
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North East Police Station Power Upgrade
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Dallas, TX
- Approx Contract:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Fire / Police Station
Scope Of Work
The solar PV panels were mounted on the rooftop without battery or a generator backup. No battery backup means that the system will not go through the hassle of charging, which reduces efficiency by 10%. This type of configuration is widely known as the grid-tied or utility-connected system. These produce the same Alternating Current (AC) that is produced by the main transmission. This also means that when these solar PV systems are not in operation, for example at night, the grid takes over to supply power to the building. This way, the transmission acts as a virtual battery for the solar PV systems.
By the end of the project timeline, we had the solar modules supplying clean energy with long lasting benefits for the company.
