Install solar panels on construction sites

How do solar-powered construction sites work?

Solar-powered construction sites work on a combination of three components; solar panels, battery storage, and solar generators, each performing its part in providing clean renewable energy to construction operations. Solar panels are the core of any solar electricity generating system as they are used to convert sunlight into electricity.

Can solar power a construction site?

Skanska and Balfour Beatty are already testing solar technologies on projects, setting benchmarks for the rest of the industry. Solar-powered construction sites work on a combination of three components; solar panels, battery storage, and solar generators, each performing its part in providing clean renewable energy to construction operations.

How to install solar panels?

Follow the following steps during the solar panel installation process. First, you should survey your property to identify the best place to install the panels. Remember, just because the sun hits an area of your rooftop or property doesn’t mean it’s the best spot. The pitch and direction of the roof affect the efficiency of the solar modules.

How do you build a solar panel platform?

Design the mounting system with the length and width of the panels in mind. Make sure it is strong enough so that it can withstand extreme weather. Building a platform requires that you run conduits from the point of installation to inside the house, where the generated power will be processed.