Why Use Wind for Power Generation? As the global economy transitions to a more sustainable green future, Wind Generation is being touted; so Why use Wind? Follow along with the Valen team as they outline some key reasons Wind Generation is being used or looked to for power generation. Reduce your carbon footprint Installing a […]
How to Design a Complete Solar System for a Caravan/RV – Getting out and exploring the great outdoors is a much-loved occupation for most Australians. But you can’t go far in your caravan or RV without needing your power system functioning. So in this blog, the Valen team cover the various aspects you will need […]
In this blog, we touch on a significant game-changer in knowing how your solar site is running through monitorable solar controllers.
Everyone wants remote monitoring on their solar installation. In this blog, we touch on Remote Monitoring made easy with the Victron Cerbo GX.
How do you determine wind regions for Solar Installations? Determining the wind region of your solar installation is critical to ensure compliance and safety. Wind regions are pre-defined for the whole of Australia by the Australian Standard 1170.2. The Wind Region is an independent factor of surrounding topography or buildings. There are four wind regions […]
In this blog, the Valen team highlight the capabilities of the MODX Energy Storage Solution. We show how MODX can take the guesswork out of system compatibility while minimising technicians time and money spent on site.
A Guide to Solar Powered Battery Charging. When you’re installing a deep cycle VRLA battery system, you need to ensure you’re using the optimal charging method for the size and type of batteries being used. If the batteries are unable to be fully and correctly charged, the system cannot operate at its peak performance. In […]
What’s the difference between Grid Connect, Hybrid and Stand-Alone solar systems? In this blog, the experts at Valen take a brief look at the 3 Solar System types, explain the differences between them, and where each system is most effectively used. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are used all over the world to supply power to […]
The next big thing in testing your solar-powered road sign batteries. Solar-powered road signs, such as Portable Traffic Lights, Radar Signs and VMS Trailers, can be very harsh on batteries. Heavy discharges and solar drought, which is when around a week of bad weather or overcast conditions results in no solar charge. Both of these […]
In this blog post, the experts at Valen take a look at the advantages of using Lithium batteries in comparison to VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) batteries in solar-powered irrigation pedestals. As most solar-powered pedestals for flume gates and pen stocks in the irrigation industry are used in remote applications, there are a number of […]
Which battery is best for my solar-powered road sign? VMS signs, radar signs, arrow boards and portable traffic lights all rely on some form of battery system, whether the battery used is an AGM, Gel or Lithium battery. Often these battery systems are charged by solar panels, and in some cases, the charging only happens […]
Why cyclic batteries are essential for solar-powered road signs. In this blog post, the experts at Valen explain the importance of using cyclic batteries in solar-powered road signs as well as the advantages of certain battery types. Deciding on the right type of industrial battery to use in a solar-powered road sign, such as a […]
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