An East Lancs energy company has launched a new product designed for off-grid application and with the power to harness clean solar energy.
Reliable Renewables, based in Barnoldswick, launched the product, named ‘Sonny’ at a regional youth football tournament in the town last weekend (May 25-26).
Then-Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson unveiled Sonny to the public and during the event, it powered five food stalls, including one that required significant energy for an electric pizza oven, and bouncy castles.
Sonny is equipped with 12 sun-tracking, high-efficiency solar panels, producing 4.80kWp.It is capable of producing up to 50kW of three-phase 230/400v power and features a high-powered 140kWh battery storage system.
The product could play a big role as the UK and the world looks to shift towards clean, green energy to try and slow down climate change from carbon emissions.
Reliable Renewables said Sonny is capable of producing enormous amounts of electricity in almost every situation, including serving as a rapid response power unit in emergencies, such as natural disasters causing power outages or national grid failure.
Other situations could be for local businesses such as food vendors, entertainment artists, shops, and trade stalls to utilise power at indoor and outdoor events.
The company said Sonny is capable of completely replacing diesel generators, which are ‘noisy, inefficient, and expensive to run.’
It has also integrated Sonny into Sunsynk Connect, an app that allows users to monitor how much power is being generated by their solar system.
This allows the team and the user to keep track of how much energy is being consumed and generated.
Sonny also features proprietary technology that follows the arc of the sun throughout the day to maximise panel efficiency and produce 60 per cent more power than a fixed array.
It will also have a remotely monitored CCTV security system for on-site security benefits, remote controllable site lighting, and USB phone charging lockers.
Nicola Heys, sales director at Reliable Renewables, said: “Sonny represents a major step forward in the practical application of renewable energy, especially for local businesses.
“We’re thrilled to provide a solution that not only supports sustainability but also empowers small businesses to operate efficiently and economically via green energy in a variety of scenarios.
“The positive feedback from our launch event in Barnoldswick highlights Sonny's potential to revolutionise how events are powered across the UK, and we can’t wait until the next one.”
Sonny will make its next appearance at the Cliviger Sounds music festival in Cliviger, near Burnley, on June 7, 8, and 9, where it will be used to power the entire event.
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