Eldridge Fan is proud to introduce our solar powered industrial panel fan. We have taken our 48” EPK Panel Fan and powered it with a 1/3 HP DC motor to provide 10,000 CFM. The DC power to run the motor comes from a 60 cell solar panel that provides 315 Watts. To ensure that the fan operates even when the sun is not shinning, we have added a 12V battery back-up.
Complete Fan Kit
Our solar powered industrial panel fan kit comes complete with these components:
- EPK 48” Panel Fan with airfoil GRP blades.
- 60 cell, 315 watt solar panel with mounting brackets.
- 1/3 HP, 24V DC motor.
- Mounting box, shutter and rear motor guard.
- Charge controller, speed controller, breaker and 12V battery.
- Electrical control cabinet.
Reduced Costs
A solar powered fan provides lower operating costs because of the free solar energy used to run it. However, while lower operating costs are a benefit, that is not why we originally set out to design a solar powered fan. When installing 3 phase powered fans, we found that the installation costs were often more than the cost of the fan itself. First, 3 phased powered fans require the use of a costly motor starter or VFD. Second, the proper wiring to carry 3 phase power should be installed by a licensed electrician. If the electric wire runs are long to the electrical panel and to the location of the starter/VFD, that can be extremely costly.
With our solar powered industrial panel fan, there is no need for long and expenses electric runs. Our kit comes with the complete package of 24V electric components to make installation simple. The only required electric runs are from the solar panel to the charge controller and from the battery to the fan.
Creating Successful Environments with Green Ventilation
The pictures used in this blog are of the two solar powered industrial panel fans installed in our new warehouse. They are the exhaust component of a “green” ventilation package that includes an indirect evaporative cooler that supplies cool air.
Our green ventilation package is a great way to create a successful environment in your facility. This is where workers feel cool and safe, and the company benefits with higher employee engagement, productivity and retention. If you want to see and feel how our green ventilation system works, contact an Eldridge ventilation expert today for a personal tour of our warehouse.