Factory Solar Power Generation Project

How do I find projects that support solar for industrial processes?

To view specific projects that support solar for industrial processes, search the Solar Energy Research Database. Learn more about CSP research, other solar energy research in SETO, and view current and former funding programs.

Can a solar PV system be installed on a factory roof?

As factories are energy-intensive buildings, installing a solar PV system on the roof of a factory ensures free power can be generated to run everything underneath it. While reducing energy costs, a solar PV installation has the added benefit of demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility thanks to its environmental credentials.

Can a solar power plant be built in a few years?

Industries can’t wait years to construct a nuclear power plant when a solar array of the same scale that could be built in a few years would be a much more appealing alternative. Moreover, because commercial solar power projects are less complex, they are less likely to have costly delays and overruns.

Are commercial solar panels a good investment for industrial plants?

That is why many giant enterprises and industrial plants consider commercial solar panels a perfect way to cut the operating costs associated with merchandise and manufacturing. In fact, this is one of the major reasons commercial solar systems are a pragmatic investment for industrial plants.

How big a solar array is needed to power an industrial plant?

The size and type of solar array needed to power an industrial plant depend on several factors, such as the plant’s energy consumption, the amount of sunlight available at the location, the space available for the installation, and the budget.

Can solar power be used for industrial processes?

Several of SETO’s funding programs have projects that focus on solar for industrial processes: American-Made Challenges: Solar Desalination Prize – a competition designed to accelerate the development of low-cost desalination systems that use solar-thermal power to produce clean water from salt water.