Option For Power Failure: Backup Solar Power
March 3, 2008
In today’s world, we rely more and more heavily on data. All our business, from personal information to professional commerce, is channeled into a series of data. This information is almost always stored electronically, leaving us at the mercy of the fates when it comes to data loss due to power outages. With such heavy reliance on electricity to store our invaluable information, a solar powered backup source of energy for our computers and other devices can be a lifesaver.
How A Backup Solar Power Device Works
These devices operate on a “set-it-and-forget-it” type mentality. As long as everything goes well, you will never really notice the device. It is only in times of trouble that you will be aware of the device fulfilling its duty as a last defense against data loss.
A small panel placed outside can convert sunlight into energy that is stored in a battery. This process is quick, simple and free. The battery is wired into the electrical system of the home or business, but does not actually provide or draw any electricity during normal operation. Only when the electrical system’s primary source of energy goes offline does the battery begin to power the system. This can allow energy during a power outage for varying lengths of time, depending on the capacity of the battery in use. Most systems’ timeframe ranges from 3 to 48 hours. The system is ready to use right out of the box with no complicated wiring and setup necessary.
Aside from just keeping hard drives online and keeping stored data safe, this backup electricity could be used to power other digital devices as well. In times when the power is out but normal function is still a necessity, almost any electrical appliance or device could be operated on solar energy. From keeping food cold in a restaurant freezer to keeping the lights on, the money-saving potential of solar backups is immense.
While we cannot put a cost on the damages our businesses may suffer from loss of data, we do know how cheaply we can safeguard ourselves against such a disaster. A high-quality device for solar powered backup electricity can be purchased for around $2500. The price varies though, based on the specific application and the amount of energy the device can generate.
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