Energy Licenses. For the time being, it still makes financial sense to invest in
systems. “These online monitoring systems help clients keep track of
solar powered backup power for your home or business.”
system performance from any internet device while notifying us of any
A huge attraction for renewable energy consumers, has always been the money savings. “Traditional power sources (fossil fuels) are fast becoming
maintenance requirements. “ aTec also has access to all the outlying islands, “Our fast, efficient fleet of
an outdated technology for backup power,” Dana commented. “The ongoing
vessels gives us the fastest response time to even the most remote parts of
maintenance requirements…make them a far more costly investment in
the BVI,” added Dana with regard to their esteemed service.
the long run than renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources of energy are clean, quiet, and low cost to maintain.” The aTec Managing Director explained that when an individual purchases
Island Grid Opportunities in the BVI “The members of our company have been involved in the design, installation,
a solar electric system to produce primary or secondary power, they are
and maintenance of all of the island-grid systems currently in operation
locking in their cost of electricity for the next 25 years and avoiding rising
in the BVI,” said Dana, impressing the immense scope of experience and
fossil fuel costs.
influence his company has on the industry and BVI in its entirety. “These
“An investment in renewable energy also increases the re-sale value of
include Cooper Island, Peter Island, islands in the North Sound, and Oil Nut
your home,” said Dana. “It is estimated that in California a homeowner would
Bay. We continue to work to expand, improve, and maintain these systems.
add 30 cents to the value of her home for every dollar spent on a renewable
These are all the largest renewable energy systems in the BVI.”
energy system. So if this is the case you can immediately subtract 30% from
With an extensive range of projects already completed, the residential
your upfront cost when installing a renewable energy system in calculating
field has witnessed their success in solar electric jobs in the US which reduce
your payback period.”
the resident’s electricity bill to zero. “Of course this requires the use of a Net
aTec uses the most modern technologies like lithium-ion batteries with
Meter – a change I expect we will see very soon in the BVI,” said Dana with
long life spans that are almost maintenance free, warrantied for sea-side
optimism. “Residential systems in the BVI are restricted to act as secondary
locations, and designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. The company
power sources. We create backup power with the most advanced battery
is also able to set up remote monitoring for solar, wind or generator
technologies in lead-acid, lithium-ion and aqueous-hybrid battery types. “ www.bvipropertyyacht.com
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