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The benefits of Sprague Solar's tank installations:

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This renewable energy source can significantly reduce your reliance on conventional energy, lowering electricity bills and operational expenses.


2-(2).pngZero Upfront Cost:
Businesses can adopt solar energy without the need for a significant initial investment. 


3-(2).pngNo Business Interruption:
Solar panel installations can be completed without interrupting your business, ensuring that your tank operations remain uninterrupted during installation. 


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Demonstrates your company's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

Your tanks are a blank canvas for improving sustainability

Reduce your environmental footprint and costs with flexible, thin-film solar panels on your energy tanks

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Solar-Website-(500-x-450-px)-(3).pngEnergy generated by the solar panels can be used directly to power operations on-site, such as pumps or machinery. This reduces the need to draw power from the grid, helping to normalize your energy consumption and reduce strain on the grid during peak times
 
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Thin solar panels typically come with a robust 25-year warranty, which speaks to their durability and long-term performance. This warranty often guarantees that the solar panels will maintain an efficiency of 85% or greater throughout the entire 25-year period.

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The hurricane rating 175 mph signifies that these thin solar panels are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds. This level of resilience ensures that the solar panels remain operational even in the face of severe storms, minimizing the risk of damage and downtime.
 
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The installation of thin solar panels on tanks has the potential to eliminate a substantial portion of your energy costs. The energy produced by solar panels is essentially free once the initial installation costs are covered. Over time, this can lead to substantial cost savings, making your operations more cost-efficient.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

No, operators can walk on them without any additional slip factor or glare created. The panels also help protect the paint on top, reducing maintenance costs.
We design and construct the panels to the NFPA Class 1 Division 2 standard, ensuring an acceptable use of the panels on all petroleum storage tanks.
No, the panels do not increase the slip factor of a standard painted tank. Other than the panels being laid flat, cable trays are installed away from the edge of the tank and along the interior pathways created by the panels, with wires enclosed by the cable trays, which are approximately 6” – 8” high.
Yes, inspections for any physical damage to the panels are conducted through visual observation. Operation of each specific panel can be electronically tested or conducted by heat mapping. The inverters are also set up with wireless capability to monitor the systems remotely. If a panel needs to be replaced, another panel can be installed directly on top of the old panel, or if necessary, the adhesive can be heated so the panel can be peeled back or completely removed.
Conduit typically runs up the tanks' side to power lighting, alarm, and gauging systems. We can use existing supports along the side and top of the tanks to run the conduit for the solar panels.
In snowy conditions, both typical tanks and solar tanks experience snow melting relatively quickly due to the roof's slope and the tank's warmth. Solar panels can still function through up to approximately 10 inches of snow, although at a reduced capacity. However, the heat generated by the panels often accelerates the snow's melting process.
No, they operate at a reduced capacity (depending on the consistency of the snow/ice) but become fully operational once the snow is melted.
No, other than large snowfalls and ice accumulation, the snow itself does not impact the operation of the panels or solar array.
After 25 years, you can expect the following:
  • The warranty guarantees 85% efficiency (20-25 year warranty).
  • The panels will continue to work, but there is no guarantee that they will operate at a capacity greater than 85%, although it's possible.
  • The primary concern is the life expectancy of the inverters, which typically have a 7-year warranty.
  • It's advisable to budget for two replacements within the 25-year period.
The panels will continue to function after 25 years. Whether they require replacement depends on energy demand and associated costs.
We will connect behind the meter for on-site consumption.

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