Increasing Energy Awareness
in Irish Schools
Solarfox® Displays provide interactive real-time data visualization on energy
consumption and solar energy generation for Irish schools. With their
customized content, enhanced energy awareness
and cost savings, Solarfox Displays empower your school
to get ahead in the evolving green energy landscape.
Solarfox Public Display
Visualise Solar Energy
Solarfox® has equiped thousends of Schools in Europe and is the leading system to visualise Energy in public buildings. Solarfox® displays present the performance data of photovoltaic systems in a unique way.
Function and output data of a solar power system are explained by Solarfox in an illustrated way and become a special experience for the viewer.
Advantages for Irish Schools
Real-Time Energy Monitoring
Solarfox® Displays offer Irish schools a wide selection of fresh features, including real-time energy monitoring, an educational platform and customizable content. These solutions are beneficial to Irish schools in many ways, such as enhanced energy awareness, customizable content and cost savings.
Customisable
Content
Solarfox® Displays offer Irish schools a wide selection of fresh features, including real-time energy monitoring, an educational platform and customizable content. These solutions are beneficial to Irish schools in many ways, such as enhanced energy awareness, customizable content and cost savings.
Easy to install in any
environment
Solarfox® Displays offer a streamlined setup with WiFi, LAN, and mobile connectivity, ensuring easy installation in any Irish school. Their high compatibility with almost any PV system enhances accessibility, making them an ideal choice for immediate energy awareness and education.
Requirements for the irish Schools Photovoltaic Program
- RThe PV monitoring system must allow for the accurate recording of energy generated
- RThe Display shall also show avoided greenhouse gas emissions due to system’s generation.
- RScreen shall have a minimum size of 500mm x 400mm (typically 32”) with large illuminated symbols
Solarfox School package
The school package explains the topic of climate change and renewable energies to schoolchildren in an easy-to-understand form. All information is prepared in a child-friendly or student-friendly manner. At the same time, the SOLARFOX® display also serves as an “innovative notice board” to display current school information or the teacher substitution plan. There is an automatic connection to known school software such as UNTIS. The package contains the following additional modules: substitution plan, external website, news ticker. The School Package Plus also contains the document viewer module. The School Package Plus is usually suitable for secondary schools.
The package contains the following additional modules:
- substitution plan
- external website
- news ticker
With the school package for secondary schools, the SOLARFOX® display can be used as an “innovative notice board” to display current school information or the teacher substitution plan. There is an automatic connection to known school software such as UNTIS. The package contains the following additional modules: substitution plan, external website, news ticker and the document viewer module. This school package is particularly suitable for secondary schools, as animal and comic motifs are not shown here.
The package contains the following additional modules:
- substitution plan
- external website
- news ticker
- document viewer module
The school package plus is generally suitable for secondary schools.
Go Green with Solarfox!
Help schools in Ireland save energy, drive cost savings and be sustainable with Solarfox Displays.
How does it work?
Easy installation
Plug & Play installation: All accessories such as e.g. wall mounts and cables are included in the standard delivery. You merely need the appropriate dowels and screws.
Location-independent use
You merely need an internet connection via LAN (ethernet) or WIFI. Alternatively, a connection to a wireless router (UMTS/3G/LTE) is also possible.
Easy Setup Wizard
The initial configuration of the display is done via a standard USB keyboard in fewer than 5 minutes. You are a conveniently supported by a Setup Wizard throughout.
Advantages for PV installers in schools:
- Quick and easy installation
- Central management of all systems via one login
- Service processing in Ireland
- Short delivery times
- 36 months warranty
- Training program and support
- Graduated prices and partner program (Competence Center)
- Own content / digital bulletin board
- Free advertising on screen space
Requirements:
- Two power connections (230V)
- Internet via Ethernet (RJ45) , WIFI or 4G/5G
- Compatible Monitoring System (Inverter-System)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Our Solarfox display has been instrumental in driving environmental initiatives in our school. It’s more than just a display; it’s a daily reminder for our pupils about the impact of their energy choices. In Ireland, where we’re surrounded by natural beauty, it’s essential that our next generation is educated and motivated to preserve our environment, and Solarfox is helping us achieve that.
We are delighted to have installed Solarfox Displays in our school. They really help the students become more aware of their energy consumption and how renewable energy can be used to power their daily lives. The content is also customizable, making it easy for us to tailor the display materials according to our school’s needs. Highly recommended!
As an installer of Solarfox displays in Ireland, I value their quick installation and the flexibility in choosing inverters. The design allows for efficient setup in schools, accommodating various inverter types without much disruption. Additionally, the system’s online access feature is a significant advantage, enabling remote maintenance and updates regardless of location.
PRODUCTS
Solarfox® SF-100 | 24″ – 32″
With this entry-level series, we expand our existing range of solutions, which offers a very appealing price-performance base in the photovoltaic display area. This model series represents an invincible solar display solution with cost-optimised functionality.
Solarfox® SF-300 | 24″ – 75″
The SF-300 series is characterised by robust hardware with a high functionality range. The displays can be operated up to 24 hours a day or turned on and off via a timer function. The displays also support animations and video files in MP4 format.
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INDOOR |
INDOOR |
| SF-100 Series | SF-300 Series |
| 5 slide templates | 20 slide templates |
| maximum of 10 slides | maximum of 70 slides |
| – | save slideshows (backup) |
| – | show individual logo |
| show individual logo | Foxdesigner light |
| – | graphical animations / videos * |
| – | zoom-in background animation |
| – | info box incl. important parameters |
| LAN | LAN / Wi-Fi |
| maximum of 3 data sources ** | unlimited data sources ** |
| max. operating time: 10h / 7 | max. operating time: 18h / 7 |
* The hardware of the SF-300 and SF-600 series is technically capable of playing video files or animations. If you want to show videos as part of a slideshow with a Solarfox display, you can optionally expand the online management with an additional video module. Further information can be found on our price list.
** The purchase price of each Solarfox display includes a data source and slideshow. If required, additional data sources can optionally be booked in accordance with our price list. In this way, several sources (PV systems) can be visualised on one display. Please note that a maximum of 2 additional data sources can be added to the SF-100 series.
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Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SF-100 AND SF-300?
One difference between the SF-100 and SF-300 series is the operating time of the monitor. The SF-100 offers a maximum operating time of 10 hours per day, whereas the SF-300 allows 18 hours per day. On the other hand, the SF-100 is only available in the sizes 24″ and 32″, while the SF-300 is available in sizes from 24″ to an incredible 75″. The SF-300 also has a WLAN chip and a more powerful control computer, which makes it possible to play videos and animations. Further differences between the displays can be found in our data sheets.
Can I also show my own content on the Solarfox display?
Yes, you can easily place your own content on the Solarfox display. Whether it’s pictures of the PV system, pictures or videos of your building, drone footage, your own texts or even your own Word/PDF documents. You can also use our Foxdesigner to place and create your own individual content.
HOW LONG DOES INSTALLATION TAKE?
Installation typically ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour if the Display needs to be wall-mounted. Setting up the display requires an internet connection and a USB keyboard to complete the setup.
WHAT IS THE WARRANTY OF THE DISPLAY
Warranty of the Solarfox Product is 2 years for the mini-computer and 3 years for the display from the date of purchase.
Terms and Conditions apply.
Besides this, we offer all of our clients lifetime support and assistance for all devices regardless of age.
Do I really need a display to receive the funding?
As of right now, there are no plans to offer our software solutions stand-alone. Due to its current implementation, a Solarfox Display is required for the running of all functions on our Online Management Portal.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS?
Once your plant can be found on the PV-Supplier’s online portal, it should be sufficient enough to make a connection, but it may be necessary to perform additional steps to acquire an access key to your PV-system’s online portal. Please contact us to see if your connection requires additional steps.
Do you still have questions?
Just talk to our chatbot in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. It will try to understand your request and answer your question. Of course, you can also reach us in other ways. You will find all the information you need in the “Contact” section below.
Distributors
DISTRIBUTOR & COMPETENCE CENTER IRELAND
Failte Solar
Western Business Park, Unit 3B, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. V14 FP83
Phone : +353 61 475 839
Website : failtesolar.com
Mail: sales@failtesolar.com
DISTRIBUTOR
Midsummer Renewables
Unit 182 Holly Road, Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, D12 YP0Y
Phone : +353 1969 7687
Website : midsummer.ie
Mail: sales@midsummer.ie
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Solartricity
Unit 9, North Park, North Road, Finglas, Dublin, D11 TD8Y
Phone : +353 1 864 3721
Website : solartricity.ie
Mail: web@solartricity.ie
Contact
To request a price list and further information about our products, please complete the form under the following link.
We’ll be in touch as soon as possible once you submit your request.
Do you still have questions?
Please feel free to arrange an appointment with us. We will be happy to answer your questions in a phone call or in a short Microsoft Teams meeting when it comes to planning a project.