October 2018

Renewable energy is a hot topic. It is not just a craze; it is a solution to an ongoing problem we contribute to daily. Many contractors use solar power storage solutions to provide energy that is an affordable and safe as an option. Companies like, Great Canadian Solar use portable solar power systems to make a difference in our communities.

Recently, Great Canadian Solar, with the help of Fortress Power products, trail-blazed the renewable energy industry by designing and building a highly mobile, compact and flexible self-sufficient solar power station.  Great Canadian Solar is a prestigious and experienced solar provider located in Edmonton Canada.

Great Canadian Solar released its new version of the Solar Seacan Solution. This mobile unit is a beast as it is designed to provide 100% of low-cost renewable energy for any remote power requirements such as constructions sites, oil field installations, microgrid applications, etc.

They demonstrated this crafty invention at the fun-filled Heritage Music Festival in Edmonton, AB.

According to the words of Clifton Lofthaug, the President of Great Canadian Solar comments: “since our establishment in 2009, our mission is to make renewable energy more affordable and accessible for our neighborhood. The Solar Seacan can save people the expensive fuel cost and avoid harmful generator noise. We choose the FortressBattery Solution because of its “safety, compact design, large capacity, and exceptionally long cycles.”

The New Solar Sedan is 20 foot long and is made up of a 30 kWh Fortress Lithium Storage (Two LFP-15 units), two Outback Radian 8048 inverters and three Outback FM100 charge controllers. Being a powerhouse , yet it is mobile friendly with an easy setup of the 44 solar models, with a total size of 16.06 kW (DC) and mounted on a flexible and mobile racking system. This Solar power station is truly one of a kind.

Virelec’s LCD support really helped complete the dynamics of the design.  Virelec supplies a complete range of Energy Management and Energy Storage Solutions for all applications from residential to large industrial projects, since 1995.

Fortress Power proudly serves homeowners and commercial clients worldwide. We are very grateful for the partnership we hold with other companies like Virelec and Great Canadian Solar. It is our mission to provide energy storage products our consumers can depend on and trust.

Electricity is a scarce commodity in the Caribbean islands. Many locals do not have functioning or efficient electricity in their homes, let alone a portable energy supply back up, should there be a case of emergencies.  As there are many rural areas around, electricity is not easily accessible, and once obtained, the system is not dependable or conservative. These special circumstances contribute to higher energy costs making installation and monthly maintenance unaffordable for many.

In addition to the local electrification problems, tropical storms and hurricanes are ongoing threats to electricity usage. Power outages are a continuous issue leaving not only resident but businesses without power. The limited access of portable solar power systems impact not only the island’s power but resources to maintain everyday living during these time.

Various parts of South America also experience similar power struggles and power efficiency issue.  Solar power storage solutions could not be a better solution for locations like the Caribbean and South America.  With the ability to help make a change, Advanced Innovative Systems or “AIS” paired with Fortress Power is ready to help cultivate an international energy movement.

AIS is a predominant Solar Energy System designer and integrator based in Florida, USA and supports regions in the Caribbean and South American in rural electrification projects. A recent AIS venture was along the Northern Coastline of Jamaica, where they introduced and installed Fortress Power’s Lithium Ferrite batteries.

The efficient energy generated from the 10kW solar system with a 13.8kW (Schneider XW6848 x 2) and a Battery Bank (30kWh -Fortress LFP – 15 x 2).

These custom home solar kits have enough power to fulfill homeowners’ self-consumption and help homeowners save incurring high bills on utility usage.

Dwight Forest owner of AIS is well known for providing clean and affordable energy solutions everywhere. With over 10 years of experience in designing and installing Solar Energy Storage Systems, Dwight selected Fortress Power to execute his international plan.

Here is his reason;

”My company has installed only lead-acid batteries in the past. With the significant reduction in cost and greater efficiencies of lithium batteries, I have been looking forward to switching to lithium technology. After thorough market research competing against several brands, I decided to go with Fortress Power Lithium Ferro Phosphate batteries. Fortress Power Batteries are extremely safe. They have 6,000 cycles, a ten-year warranty and are very competitively priced. The batteries can also be paired with many commonly used 48V inverters and chargers. It allows me to design the system with flexibility and security. They are priced affordably, so now, my clients can enjoy the low-cost clean energy.”

Contact Fortress Power today to see how you can make an impact with our solar energy solutions and lithium ferrite battery.