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Debunking string inverter misconceptions
There are common, and intertwined, misconceptions in the PV industry about string inverters today. The first is that they are subject to the ‘Christmas light effect’, meaning, if one module can’t produce power, the whole string will stop working. The second is that in the presence of shade, inverters will be forced to work at… Read more »
Value-added partnerships aiding the energy transition
The transformation from fossil fuels to solar and climate-neutral energy generation is a huge task. Integrating sustainability into our entire life cycle will involve the creation of products and services to help people and industry to solarize their energy needs. Thus, effectively reducing their emissions. This can only really be achieved through collaboration and the… Read more »
Causing an inline revolution
Schmid introduces inline single side wet processes along with Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition doped glass layers. IBC (interdigitated back contact) solar cells have metal on the non-illuminated side, to maximize the absorption of incident light on the front . Other advantages of the IBC architecture include lower series resistance due to higher metal fraction,… Read more »
The technology revolution of vegetation management
With the growing season approaching, PES caught up with Renu Robotics’ CEO Tim Matus to find out the latest on autonomous technology in the solar industry and how it can help solve issues around vegetation while keeping costs and energy use in check. PES: Tim, it’s always good to talk to you. When we’ve spoken… Read more »
How will the European PV value chain up production x 30 to meet 30 GW by 2025?
While the European demand for Solar PV soars, why hasn’t the Solar PV industry raced forward to scale up? The conundrum is that European companies and investors face a high business risk in establishing a sustainable solar upstream manufacturing value chain. Over the past two years, Norwegian Crystals has been providing thought leadership around the… Read more »
Growing along with the energy transition
As market demand for solar increases, so companies within the sector are expanding their premises and their product ranges. Among these is Mounting Systems GmbH, a business that is taking its solutions for pitches and flat roofs to new heights. As Germany’s only manufacturer of solar mounting systems, Mounting Systems GmbH, located in Rangsdorf, near… Read more »
Intelligent control at the edge
Managing remote power systems is a challenge, but an increasingly necessary one. Fortunately, there are new hardware and software technologies emerging that will allow solar electric system optimization in the field while reducing downtime, without being on-site. The past decade has seen tremendous growth in solar electric systems being used to power remote applications and… Read more »
Living life in full colour
Solar panels are becoming increasingly part of our everyday world, so ensuring they blend seamlessly into their surroundings is key. A good time then for us to discuss this issue and some possible solutions for color solar modules, with Sebastian Barth, Business Development Manager Electronic Materials, at Merck. PES: Hello Sebastian and welcome back to… Read more »
Powering the energy transition
Producing over 560 GWh of energy annually, the Baynouna solar park is helping Jordan achieve its objective of meeting 50% of its electricity needs from renewables by 2030. Creating enough energy to power 160,000 homes, this is a large-scale project that is also providing jobs and economic opportunities for the area. The Baynouna Solar Energy… Read more »
Everybody has the power, but where is the heat?
There is lots of talk about power shortages and how we can produce even more power through solar or wind. It is true, nothing works without power. However, the current crisis in eastern Europe shows that we cannot only focus on power shortages. There is another source of energy, that might actually be a way… Read more »
