Modern scientific research often requires electricity for powering monitoring devices. For research occurring in remote locations, off-grid power is necessary to keep everything going. Solar panels have proven ideal in providing electricity for scientific research no matter how remote the location.

For example, the British Antarctic Survey now uses solar energy for its research facilities to avoid having to ship fuel onto the continent.

Closer to home, remote solar monitoring equipment is necessary for gathering up-to-date information. SunWize was instrumental in installing photovoltaic equipment at two plants operated by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The environmental monitoring technology, set up in more remote locations, keeps track of the amount of oxygen present in water. This metric is one of the most crucial tests for determining the health of a water system for plant and animal life, according to Remote Site and Equipment Management Magazine.

Additionally, SunWize worked with the Arizona Department of Transportation to provide reliable power for road weather stations. ADOT needed accurate readings of weather conditions to estimate wear and tear on stretches of road. Since many miles of highway are located in remote parts of Arizona, off-grid solar modules proved to be the reliable source of electricity needed to keep the monitoring equipment running all year.