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Expert advice for non-reimbursable funds

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:45:49 +0000

We support public authorities to design and implement building architecture with non-reimbursable funds

The development and modernisation of public infrastructure is a challenge faced by many local authorities in Romania. We make their work easier, helping them to make the desired changes with non-reimbursable funds and being close to them during project implementation.

Our services are as follows:

preparation of feasibility studies in accordance with HG907;
writing all the necessary documents for the funding application in accordance with the requirements of the call for projects, including the economic and financial forecasts - risk analysis, financial analysis and, last but not least, financial indicators;
consultancy in the actual writing of the project (grant application and related annexes) and its online submission;
assistance during the assessment as well as during the on-site visits;
expert advice on public procurement procedures for projects receiving non-reimbursable funds;
advice and assistance during the implementation of the investment project, in terms of its management, from financial and technical reports to payment requests and other additional documents.

We offer advice on accessing non-reimbursable funds for design to private agents

We are constantly aware of opportunities to obtain existing grant funding. In this way, we provide our collaborators with specialist consultancy services for attracting this type of funding for the architectural design of buildings proposed for development or rehabilitation.

We deal with:

preparing the business plan and market research, conducting feasibility studies and developing the marketing strategy;
consultancy in the actual writing of the project (grant application and related annexes) and its online submission;
assistance during the assessment as well as during the on-site visits;
drawing up the necessary documents to apply for the co-financing loan;
advice on project management alongside the grant contract - this includes payment and reimbursement requests, the procurement process and other specific documents.

About energy storage – how it’s done, what it involves and the right choices

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:29:52 +0000

Exclusive use of the grid, photovoltaic panels or any other type of renewable energy, has a risk: it can stop at absolutely any time, even when your world is dearest, as they say. Besides, solar, photovoltaic panels don’t produce the same amount of energy all the time (at night, for example) and you will run out of electricity when this happens.

About energy storage - how it's done, what it involves and the right choices

If you want to enjoy energy independence and prevent unforeseen incidents, it is important to look at ways of storing energy. It is about purchasing a solar/electric energy storage battery, which will store excess energy produced during peak periods.

It will provide you with the power you need at night, in winter or during peak consumption or outages.

What to consider when choosing your energy storage system

1. How many kilowatts you consume daily

To know which system to choose, you need to keep track of how many kilowatts you use. You can see a month’s amount on your electricity bill. If you don’t have one because you use photovoltaic panels, you can estimate it yourself. How? You look at how much power each electronic device or appliance you use has and multiply that number by the hours that device is on(power x time = consumption). Depending on the result, you will identify the energy storage system you need to move towards.

2. For how long are you likely to run out of energy

Don’t imagine that you’ll be able to get electricity for an entire winter from a full system. Set a realistic time frame. For example, a few days if you are in an area known for power outages caused by severe storms.

3. What do you expect from him

How many years do you want the system to last? What energy storage capacity should it have? What about the depth of discharge (to what level to discharge after one use)? The answers to these questions make a difference.

We recommend:

Li-Ion batteries

CellCube System

Have you decided on a system? We are just a phone call(+40 724 270 161) or email(vanzari@solecs.eu) away for advice or further details.

Be environmentally friendly and go green – today, tomorrow and every day!

Top 4 situations where advice on choosing photovoltaic panels can save you

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:23:36 +0000

If you’ve got this far, it means you want to switch to alternative, green energy that is renewable and environmentally friendly. That’s good. This is the first step you need to take.

Once you’ve purchased and installed the solar, photovoltaic panels, they’ll take care of everything else. You will simply enjoy the results.

But our advice is not to take the first product that comes your way, nor try to compare their features yourself, because you will most likely fail.

Technical attributes need to be analysed by specialists, and more storage capacity or more power is not always the right fit for everyone. There are a lot of details to keep in mind.

So, in what follows we’ll talk a little about the challenges you’ll encounter in selecting solar panels, and how solar panel consulting can help. Are you ready to get into it?

Top 4 situations where advice on choosing photovoltaic panels can save you

1. When you feel lost, overwhelmed

Once you’ve decided to install a photovoltaic panel system, you might think the hard work is over. On the contrary, it’s only now really starting.

There are a lot of factors to take into account, from the size of the space you have, to the requirements for running the system and, not least, the price you’re willing to pay.

The consultant is the one who stays close to you throughout the whole process of purchasing and fitting. His absence is felt because things will go slower and you will encounter all sorts of obstacles, perhaps even a less than expected result.

2. If you want it to stand the test of time

Switching to green energy isn’t easy, especially financially, which is why when you do it, it’s natural to want something that will last.

Photovoltaic solar panels are generally durable, which is a big plus. However, not every such panel will have a long life in all environments. It depends a lot on where you mount them and what weather conditions they will have to deal with.

A specialist will know immediately which solar panels to recommend so that you won’t have difficulties with them for at least 20 years.

3. When you have no experience in the field

Does the whole green energy technology thing confuse you? It’s okay. You don’t need to know all the information, especially as it probably isn’t of real interest to you.

We’re just an email or phone call away and share our knowledge with you. We also don’t just talk “from the books”, we have years of experience in renewable energy and sustainability. I have encountered a lot of real situations, which I have handled successfully.

4. If you only want the best

Performance, or rather professional solutions, doesn’t happen with a clap. No way. And maybe it’s a bit painful, but we have to mention it: it’s not achieved through mediocrity or amateur involvement.

The rule is also perfectly valid for choosing the right photovoltaic panels for your home or business. You can feel the hand of a professional. Of course, you can risk taking care of every aspect yourself, but then don’t be surprised if you don’t reach the level you aspire to in relation to green energy.

Have I given you food for thought with this article? Don’t let time pass! Contact us right now at 0 +40 724 270 161 or vanzari@solecs.eu. We, the Solecs – Solar Eco System team, will make sure your solar panels will be up to the standard of excellence!

What are agrivoltaic panels and how they help you

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:40:33 +0000

What comes to mind when you think of agrivoltaics? It’s a combination of agriculture and photovoltaic panels, of course. They are a solution for today, as global warming and lack of rainfall are taking their toll on nature, and farmers are unfortunately often desperate.

What are agrivoltaics?

First, it is important to know that this concept has been around since 1981, when it was created by two innovative German physicists – Adolf Goetzberger and Armin Zastrow. However, it is only since 2011 that we have been using the term ‘agrivoltaics’, which is currently on the rise.

Also known as APV – agriculture photovoltaics, agrivoltaics is a modern technology that allows agriculture and solar photovoltaic panels to work well together. How does this happen? Simply by mounting the solar panels at a higher altitude above the crops.

This will allow fruit and vegetables to grow harmoniously, while the agricultural machinery will be able to do its job without any problems. The ultimate advantage is that the plants will have unrestricted access to light, while being protected with shade during the hours when the sun is strongest and can “fry” them.

How do agricultural solar panels or agrivoltaics actually help you?

It can be said that photovoltaic panels and fruit and vegetable crops support each other so that the harvests are superlative. The secret, of course, has to do with the right humidity, light and temperature.

Step 1: Because they are shielded from the scorching rays of the sun, which normally dehydrate them, plants become real little cooling systems. In this way they open their pores or, in specialist terms, their stomata (a small hole in the leaf epidermis or stem of the plant that ensures the exchange of gases with the external environment and the absorption or removal of water from the plant) and take up carbon for photosynthesis, removing water through the leaves. This gradually creates a cold microclimate.

Step 2: Plants use their new feature to cool solar panels, agrivoltaics, when temperatures rise too high. This is a necessary process, otherwise photovoltaic panels will not have a very long life.

Experience has shown that agricultural solar panels are particularly useful for the following crops: cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, etc.

These are not the only reasons we recommend them, we also have in the hopper…

4 benefits of buying agrivoltaics

Produce green, renewable energy

Agrivoltaic panels are environmentally friendly because they do not pollute the air. This is an effect of the fact that their installation and operation does not include the burning and disposal of the usual fuels: oil, natural gas or coal. Everything is echo.

Reduce water consumption

If conventional irrigation systems are installed and used during dry periods of the year, agrivoltaics are there to be used whenever needed. In fact, water consumption for watering plants decreases by up to 50%.

Pass the test of time

Photovoltaic panels have a lifespan of more than 20 years, and this is thanks to the high-quality materials they are made of. More specifically:

thin-film amorphous silicon – helps especially with indirect solar radiation;
Polycrystalline silicon – are mainly found in industrial and residential areas, made from multiple pieces of silicon and are affordable in terms of performance;
monocrystalline silicon – protects the soil from direct solar radiation, their place being on flat surfaces.

You save money

Although it may seem expensive at first to buy photovoltaic or agrivoltaic panels, the cost pays for itself over time. After all, solar energy is inexhaustible and free, so at least in terms of crops, you can end up not needing primary electricity at all.

Now that you’ve learned all this valuable information about solar farm panels, we invite you to choose a kit for your crops. The agrivoltaic kit includes: photovoltaic panels with monocrystalline cells, stainless steel connecting parts and structure made of corrosion-resistant anodised aluminium.

If you’re not sure which one meets your requirements, we offer a consultancy service based on seriousness and focused on solving the client’s needs. Contact us on +40 724 270 161 or vanzari@solecs.eu.

Find out why solar energy is the answer to your problems

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:36:24 +0000

We live in uncertain times, with all kinds of high prices and sometimes even the dread of tomorrow. In this rather bleak world, it is vital to constantly seek solutions and find the most up-to-date, forward-looking alternatives.

This is also the situation with solar energy. It is renewable, or rather inexhaustible, and can be used successfully for its own benefit. In fact, the process of obtaining and storing it is relatively simple and quick, using photovoltaic panels.

Solar energy can be used both at home and in industrial areas. You can tick off everything you need with it, from generating heat to heating water and using electricity for general use. And if these features haven’t convinced you, we’ve prepared a whole list of advantages and benefits. At the end of it, you will find a series of models from which you can choose the photovoltaic panels that suit your needs.

Find out why solar energy is the answer to your problems

1. Reduces your long-term costs

At first glance, you might think that the panels are extremely expensive. Then the initial shock wears off, but you’re still left with doubt, which causes you to weigh up the pluses and minuses.

Well, find out that the price of photovoltaic panels pays for itself over time. That means you’ll effectively get rid of paying electricity bills and at some point you’ll get out of your investment.

2. To improve carbon footprint and ESG (environmental, social and governance) score

If you’re an entrepreneur, you know how relevant the ESC score is to your business. A higher score encourages potential investors to get involved, to offer their money for the development of that business.

Solar energy is green, i.e. photovoltaic panels do not pollute the air. Therefore, it helps the ESC score incredibly much in terms of the environment.

3. Bring the future into your world

Coal, natural gas and oil will run out at some point, whether we like to admit it or not. We’ll get to alternative sources of electricity sooner or later.

So why not make the leap to solar right now? You are testing what will be normality in the not too distant future and you have a chance to get used to the idea early on.

4. Get off the grid

Aren’t you tired of having to suffer when your water or electricity breaks down? Sometimes a cable breaks, sometimes a device breaks… and you’re without utilities until it’s fixed.

With solar panels you get your own energy at your convenience. You can enjoy hot water, electricity and, last but not least, warmth whenever you want, because winter is still coming.

5. You can get funding

You read that right, you don’t necessarily have to take care of the whole expense yourself. The costs can be covered by a bank loan or, why not, even European funds.

We are at your disposal with expert advice and are with you every step of the way. We support you from the preparation of funding applications to feasibility studies and including the selection of suitable photovoltaic panels.

Our product range includes several models of solar panels. Contact us.

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