Latest News: April 2011 - POLEPOWER™ wins Queensland Big Idea Award presented by the Queensland Government and Australian Industry Group.
Welcome to POLEPOWER™
POLEPOWER™ is an innovative, new distributed photovoltaic generation system designed to enhance the operation of distribution networks and assist in meeting peak load demands.
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POLEPOWER™ systems attach directly to electricity distribution poles and feed energy generated into the low voltage distribution system.
POLEPOWER™ maximises unused space on electricity distribution and streetlight poles to generate clean, green energy close to the point of use. This offsets line losses within the network and contributes towards meeting customer load requirements. Systems can be readily mounted on wooden, concrete, or steel poles.
The product features a unique curved photovoltaic module which is non conductive and has low reflectivity. This non-glass module is highly durable, shade tolerant, and is designed to perform well in high ambient temperature conditions. POLEPOWER™ is low maintenance and can readily be incorporated into existing network asset management policies and procedures.
POLEPOWER™ offers utilities a highly visible way of demonstrating commitment to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the operation of electricity distribution networks.
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
POLEPOWER™ is a distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation system for use within electricity distribution networks.
UTILITY GRADE
POLEPOWER™ uses high reliability, low risk, proven technology suitable for application with electricity distribution networks.
EASILY SCALABLE
Solar power generation is only limited by the number of poles carrying low voltage conductors.
OFFSET LOSSES
Power generated within the network offsets line and transformer losses.
GREEN ENERGY
Highly visible source of zero emission renewable energy.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
POLEPOWER™ asset management requirements can be readily integrated into existing asset management policies and procedures.
SAFETY
POLEPOWER™ has a low risk profile and is the best way to integrate photovoltaics into electricity distribution networks .