14kW Off-Grid Solar System Price: Industrial Power for Factories, Cold Storage & Large-Scale Agriculture
When your business relies on uninterrupted power for heavy machinery, refrigeration, or round-the-clock operations, a 14kW solar system acts as a lifeline against grid failures and soaring energy bills. Shielden’s industrial-grade kits are engineered for factories and agri-processors who need robust, scalable solutions without corporate markups. Below, we dissect costs, load management strategies, and how to future-proof your investment.
Where 14kW Systems Excel
🏭 Small Manufacturing Units
- CNC machines (4–6kW)
- Compressed air systems
- Quality control labs
❄️ Cold Storage Facilities
- -25°C freezers (8kW)
- Humidity control systems
- Loading bay lighting
🌾 Agri-Processing Plants
- Grain mills (10kW)
- Packaging conveyors
- Drying systems
Balancing Heavy Loads: Priority Circuits
Critical Circuits (Always On)
- Refrigeration compressors
- Safety lighting
- Control panels
Shielden Solution: Dedicated inverter channels with 2X surge capacity.
Non-Critical Circuits (Sheddable)
- Office AC
- Battery charging stations
- Auxiliary equipment
Tip: Use timers to run non-essentials during peak sun.
Cost Breakdown & Payback Period
14kW System Costs
- 🛠️ Panels & Inverters: $12,500
- 🔋 Batteries (40kWh): $9,800
- 📦 Shipping & Duties: $2,200
- 🛡️ 10-Year Warranty: Included
Total: $24,500
5-Year Savings
- 💸 Diesel Savings: $31,200
- 🔌 Grid Savings: $18,000
- 🛠️ Maintenance Savings: $4,500
Net Profit: $29,200
Safety First: Industrial-Grade Protections
Fire Prevention
- Arc-fault detectors
- Thermal fuses
- Non-flammable enclosures
Worker Safety
- Emergency DC disconnects
- Lockout/tagout kits
- Ground fault monitors
Data Security
- Surge-protected LAN ports
- Encrypted monitoring
- Offline backup logs