TECHNOLOGY

Solar power generation is generally divided into two schools of thought, be it either small, residential units for distributed power, or large-scale utility power generation, relying on economies of scale. AORA tries to combine the best of both worlds by offering a large-scale solution comprised of a series of modular, small-scale base units (100kWe each), that can be strung together forming a utility-scale power plant. Modularity enables each base unit to be located independently with no need to allocate one large, flat, contiguous expanse of land for the whole power station. This offers great flexibility in finding suitable installation sites, as well as the benefits of scalability, where such a venture can be scaled at a later date, as required. Being modular also means offering greater reliability since servicing any of the single base units, does not require a complete shutdown of the whole system (in comparison to alternative designs that use a single large-scale power block). Having a hybrid operating system (solar/fuel/biofuel) means that power can be generated via alternative fuel sources. Operating on such a mix means that power can be supplied around the clock, unlike other solar technologies. This capability is key to offering an off-grid solution for remote communities not connected to the grid.

For these reasons and more, AORA not only competes directly with existing solar technologies, but more importantly, opens up the market for Distributed Generation (DG) of renewable energy in which it plans on becoming a substantial leader .