To mitigate serious situations like this, Lutz-Jesco has developed a new product called the Solarhub – a solar control cabinet that supplies its pumps and disinfection systems with solar energy independently of the mains network.
This control cabinet is ideal for Lutz-Jesco disinfection systems used in schools, public buildings and hospitals to remove germs and bacteria from piping so that people can enjoy safe drinking water.
“Thanks to the Solarhub, we can ensure the reliability of these health-critical systems even in the case of a blackout – without depending on fossil fuels,” explained Heinz Lutz, CEO of Lutz Holding GmbH.
Lutz-Jesco designed the Solarhub as a plug-and-play product to make using solar energy as easy as possible.
“Our control cabinet is supplied fully pre-configured with all the components required for solar operation,” said Heinz Lutz. These components include solar panels, a battery charge controller, an inverter and the cabling. “All the components are perfectly aligned so that there's no need for users to get to grips with complex technical information – they can use the control cabinet straight away and depend on its reliability.”
The Solarhub will be available in two variants from spring 2025.
The Solarhub 300 has a 110 Ah battery, a power output of 350 W and two MC4 connectors suitable for commonly used solar panels. The larger version – the Solarhub 600 – is equipped with a 165 Ah battery, a power output of 560 W and three MC4 connectors. An adapter can be used to double the number of panel connections on each version. This allows users to optimise energy generation to suit the amount of sunlight at their location, the desired charging time and their consumption.
Lutz-Jesco has designed the Solarhub so that reliability is ensured even in challenging environments. Gel batteries are used, offering resistance to impacts and vibrations and ensuring that they do not leak even if installed at a slant or if the housing is damaged These batteries are robust, temperature-resistant and can last up to four times longer than conventional batteries. They are also maintenance-free, which reduces on-site servicing expenses and lowers operating costs.
“This allows us to ensure that the Solarhub can be operated reliably and cost-effectively even in challenging conditions in developing or emerging countries,“ added Heinz Lutz.
