Questions & Answers

How reliable is Kokhala's technology? Kokhala's EnergyCell ® utilizes a prime mover which has proven reliable in millions of hours of operation over the past one hundred years. Kokhala has simply improved the efficiency, controls and economics of the technology.

 

How does Solar Thermal Electric work? In a residential, commercial or industrial facility, the waste heat from the facility's air conditioner or refrigeration system is combined with heat energy collected from the sun, and the higher-pressure working fluid is expanded into a cooler, lower-pressure working fluid generating alternating current (AC) electricity.  

 

Does solar thermal electric make economic sense? Kokhala has invented solar thermal electric technology which can reduce the onsite cost of electricity 10 - 25% below the cost of grid electricity, providing the facility with an immediate reduction in their electric bill. A better question is, "Will your present electric provider reduce his price, reduce the environmental impact, reduce the threat of black- outs and reduce the country's reliance on foreign interests?"

 

Is Solar thermal energy safe and reliable? Solar thermal energy is based on a solar cycle that has been used in central power plants since the 1800's. It operates at pressure much lower than residential air conditioners and uses EPA-approved working fluids. Each installation must satisfy national standards approved by the local utility and building authority.  

 

How does Solar energy prevent pollution and global warming? Most power plants are fueled by coal, oil or gas. To drive the turbines which in turn produce electricity, the fossil fuels must be heated to tremendous temperatures. In the heating process, a range of particles and elements are released into the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide which reduces the ozone layer. This heats up the earth's atmosphere and cause weather changes. Solar energy does not produce emissions. It is clean energy. 

 

Will I still have an electric meter? Yes, you will still have an electric meter that is "utility grade." In fact, Kokhala enables you to look at your real-time consumption from any Internet connected computer in the world.

 

How about energy efficiency compared with other technologies? At full load, the Energy Cell ® combined heat and power system can transform up to 92% of the fuel's stored energy into useful energy. Traditional combined heat and power technologies, including the latest turbine and fuel cell-based systems, achieve efficiencies in a range between 60% and 90%. In addition, they require an extra boiler in order to provide sufficient heat for your home whenever power generation is minimal or shut off.