What services does Ur Gate Solar Energy offer?
We offer solar system design, load measurement with Fluke instruments, panel mounting structure design to engineering standards, full installation, installation supervision, and maintenance for all residential, commercial and industrial systems.
Why do you measure loads with Fluke instruments before designing?
Because good design starts with real numbers. Fluke instruments accurately measure current, power and peak demand, so we size panels, inverter and batteries correctly and avoid a system that is oversized and costly or undersized and shuts down under heavy load.
How do I size a solar system in amps?
Add up the amps of the appliances you run at the same time, as you would for a generator subscription. At 220 V, 1 A is about 220 W, so a 10 A load is roughly 2.2 kW. Multiply by daily hours of use to get consumption, which sets the number of panels and the inverter and battery size. Try the amp calculator on this page; final sizing follows a Fluke load measurement.
Which brands do you work with?
Inverters: Deye, AUXSOL, Solis, ALP Solar, SRNE, Luxpower, Sungrow, GoodWe and SAJ. Batteries: Bett Energy, SVOLT, Deye, Dyness, Lithtec, BasenGreen, ALP Solar, Sungrow and AUXSOL. Panels: LONGi, AIKO, JinkoSolar and JA Solar. We use ABB electrical and protection equipment in our systems.
Do you design panel mounting structures to engineering standards?
Yes. Structures are designed with calculations covering panel weight, wind load and the optimal tilt and orientation for the site, with steel sections and fixing methods chosen for the roof or ground.
Do you supervise installations carried out by another team?
Yes. We provide engineering supervision, checking the work against the design and safety standards and inspecting the system before start-up.
Do you maintain systems you did not install?
Yes. We maintain residential, commercial and industrial systems regardless of who installed them, from cleaning and routine checks to fault diagnosis and repair.
How much does a solar system cost?
Cost depends on your actual loads, hours of use and battery type. After measuring your loads on site we provide an itemised quote before any commitment.
What is the difference between on-grid, off-grid and hybrid systems?
On-grid systems work with the national grid without batteries, off-grid systems run on batteries without the grid, and hybrid systems combine both, which suits most homes and shops in Iraq.
How long do solar panels and batteries last?
Quality panels last 25 years or more, and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries typically last 10 years or more depending on use and maintenance.