A Conservation Orientated Organisation Towards Establishing A Solar Pioneer In the Golfing Industry
Jan 18, 2015
A Conservation OrientatedOrganisation
Towards Establishing A Solar PioneerIn the Golfing Industry
Introduction
The future of golf clubs around the world hangs in the balance asthey attempt to carefully manage credibility and recreational demandsin an environment where pressures from competition, demography and
changing societal values continue to increase
Recently, market analysts have revealed their difficulties include “a function of negative public attitudes, despite the shift in theseattractions postures to recognise their efforts in conservation”
Innovation Towards Conservation
Green technology can be applied
Solar-Driven Asia is interested in applying a new idea, system, thought processes and a new wayto do things to improve sustainability for Golf Club’s
Conservation InnovationA Golf Industry Initiative
This recommendation will make significant improvements and positive impact through the aspects of:
Energy- Renewable Energy- Energy Conservation (better use of electrical energy)- Energy Storage (improved quality of charge)- Energy Storage (improved life-span of batteries)
Emission Control- Environmental & Pollution Control (build up of explosive hydrogen and oxygen gas)- Waste Management (frequency of battery disposal)- Toxic Waste Management
Product & System Design- Conservation of Land, Coastline and Wildlife Habitat
Sustainability Improvement and Lower Energy Utilization
Energy- Renewable Energy
The Golf Course Buggy Trail is mostly over clear and unsheltered skies providing an excellent charging opportunity both during use and when stationary
The available sunlight is almost always converted to electricity by the solar cells, temporarily stored in accumulator batteries, and used to drive the buggy’s electric motor
The SolarDrive System will manage the fluctuations with the intensity of the irradiated light across the day
The power level generated is anticipated to be 90 Watts. SolarDrive installations have been successfully carried out in the United States, Europe, Australia and China.
Sustainability Improvement and Lower Energy Utilization
Energy- Energy Conservation (better use of electrical energy)
The existing installation in Hong Kong has recorded the batteries returning with charge levels that are averagely drawn down by 15%. The norm for draw down is averagely 70% to depletion
The SolarDrive System will see golf buggy’s return from the course with at least 5 times more charge
Our system will see charge times reduced by at least 3 fold. Resulting in a much reduced electricity power consumption bill and improved operational capability
Sustainability Improvement and Lower Energy Utilization
Energy- Energy Storage (improved quality of charge)
The ‘deep charging’ that occurs as a consequence of high voltage electrical grid charging will result in shorter charge duration of batteries
This is akin to pouring a glass of beer badly
This is what Deep Charging DoesIt is Quick and Full of Foam
Sustainability Improvement and Lower Energy Utilization
Energy- Energy Storage (double the life-span of batteries)
The battery life-span is increase considerably as a consequence of trickle charge and power management technology provided by the SolarDrive Power Control Consol
Battery is currently 24 months. The SolarDrive System will extend useful life of batteries by another two years
Better Emission Control and Environmental Protection
Emission Control- Environmental & Pollution Control (build up of explosive hydrogen and oxygen gas)
With shallow charging from the Solar System this will see the a significant reduction in the build up of explosive hydrogen and oxygen gases. This will add to the safer operations and management of buggy’s in the charging area
The expected reduction of gas build up will by about 70 %
Better Emission Control and Environmental Protection
Emission Control- Waste Management (frequency of battery disposal)
The fewer batteries disposed the less the potential problems and hazard footprint it leaves on the environment:
- Pollution of lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when burned - Contribution to heavy metals that potentially may leak from solid waste landfills - Exposure to the environment and water, lead and acid
- Leakage of strong corrosive acids that may cause burns to eyes and skin.
Better Emission Control and Environmental Protection
Emission Control- Toxic Waste Management
By adoption of this solar system we will be taking steps in the right direction towards providing a waste management structure that lessens the load on municipal landfills and incinerators, thus achieving stronger safeguards for public health and the environment
Knowledge from Multiple Disciplines Advances Product Development and Optimizes Design
Product & System Design- Conservation of Land, Coastline and Wildlife Habitat
Green infrastructure is critical to the underpinnings of Natural Life Support System.
The less the impact that the Golf Course has on the environment the better it will be for the health of an interconnected network of waterways, wetlands, coastline and wildlife habitats
Our solar system’s design is a seamless integration into the current Golf Buggy Fleet
A Solar PioneerGolf Buggy Fleet
Solar Generation System for Golf Course Buggy Fleet:Components and Description
• Frame Type: Aluminium profiles• Cell Type: Mono- or Poly-Crystalline Silicium• Panel Cover Material: Tempered glass• Cell Efficiency: 17,50%• Max Power Pmax: 200 - 400 W• Voltage at Pmax: 17 V• Controller: MPPT, 36, 48 or 72 V• Modularity: 2 - 4 - 6 or 8 seated• Flexibility: Almost any car• Design (subjective): High tech• Weight: 30 kg (2 sections)• Warranty: 2 Year Manufacture• Lifespan: 15 Years
The Golfing Industry’s Solar Pioneer
•State of the art electronic controller with proprietary technology delivering highly efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) ensuring optimal battery charging in all conditions - also in high temperatures•Long life mono- or poly-crystalline solar cells with high conversion rate•Modular construction for various applications•Effects from 200 - 400 watts•Controller key switch for 36 - 48 volt (standard) and 48 - 72 volts battery packs (can be ordered) •LED lights constantly display solar power charging rate
A Step in the Directionto be a Solar Pioneer
SolarDrive:Next Steps
Solar –Driven Asia looks forward to collaborating with Singapore Clubs
A World’s Leading Conservation Oriented Golf CourseThe Singapore Golfing Scene
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