An East Lancs energy company has launched a new product designed for off-grid applications and capable of harnessing clean solar energy.
Barnoldswick-based Reliable Renewables launched the product, called ‘Sonny’, at a regional youth football tournament in the town last weekend (May 25-26).
Later Pendle MP Andrew Stevenson introduced Sonny to the public and during the event it was equipped with five food stalls and revolving towers, including one that required significant energy for an electric pizza oven.
Sonny is equipped with 12 solar trackers of 4.80 kW high efficiency solar panel. It is capable of generating up to 50 kW of three-phase 230/400 V power and has a high-power 140 kWh battery storage system.
The product could play a big role as the UK and the world look to switch to clean, green energy to slow climate change from carbon emissions.
Lancashire Telegraph: Product harnesses the power of the sun
The product harnesses the power of the sun (Image: Reliable Renewables)
Reliable Renewables said Sonny can generate large amounts of electricity in almost any situation, including serving as a quick-response power bank in emergencies, such as natural disasters that cause power outages or the failure of the national grid.
Other situations may be for indoor and outdoor events for local businesses such as food vendors, entertainment artists, shops and booths to use the energy.
The company says Sonny is capable of completely replacing diesel generators, which are “noisy, inefficient and expensive to operate”.
It has also integrated Sonny into the Sunsync Connect app, which allows users to monitor how much power is being produced by their solar system.
This allows the team and the user to track how much energy is being consumed and produced.
Sonny also features special technology that tracks the solar arc throughout the day to increase panel efficiency and produce 60 percent more power than a fixed array.
It will also have a remotely monitored CCTV security system, remote controllable site lighting and USB phone charging cabinets for on-site security benefits.
Nicola Heys, sales director at Reliable Renewables, said: “Sonny is a huge step forward in the practical application of renewable energy, particularly for local businesses.
“We are excited to provide a solution that not only supports sustainability, but also enables small businesses to operate efficiently and economically through green energy in a variety of scenarios.
“The positive feedback from our inaugural event in Barnoldswick highlights Sonny’s potential to revolutionize how events are powered across the UK and we can’t wait for the next event.”
Sonny will next perform at the Cliviger Sounds music festival in Cliviger, near Burnley, on June 7, 8 and 9, where he will be used to power the entire event.