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The second generation of the original German hybrid inverter
Is it really possible to produce and store cost-effective electricity without being dependent on electricity suppliers and in an environmentally friendly way? The latest innovation from KOSTAL may have made this vision much closer to reality, enabling self-generated solar energy to not only be used directly, but also allowing surplus to be saved for later… Read more »
A simple and practical guide to solar panel maintenance
Solar panel maintenance is crucial for ensuring that the installed photovoltaic (PV) system remains in great working condition, both now and in the future. Many problems with solar panels can go unnoticed for some time and may end up being quite costly to fix. There are a few ways you can ensure you’re taking good… Read more »
The heat is on for sensor technology
With the pace of the industry shifting up a gear, new projects and technologies are implemented and PV plants are upgraded much more frequently to optimise energy yields. We were keen to speak to Kees Hoogendijk, Managing Director of EKO Instruments Europe B.V., to find out how manufacturers are able to respond to this demand…. Read more »
Paving the way for trouble-free 100% on-grid solar for housing projects
Lachlan Bateman, Head of Power Systems Planning, Asia Pacific Energy Systems at DNV, discusses how, with some minor modifications to the ‘standard’ electrical distribution design approach for residential developments, networks may be able to accept high volumes of solar power within distribution code limits. Multiple stakeholders in grid-connected, community solar residential projects need assurance that… Read more »
Where the solar industry gathers and innovations are discovered
The combined trade fair Solar Solutions International / Green Heating Solutions is well known in the world of sustainable professionals. Installers, consultants, developers, end users and other business visitors have been finding their way to the exhibition floor since 2013. This year, the trade fair is celebrating its tenth anniversary, with over 275 exhibitors and… Read more »
Over 40 years of cutting-edge photovoltaic research
2022 was the year of terawatt solar power. With one TW installed worldwide, there are now ambitious targets to reach the next TW within just three years. European PV research is performing well and production technology is in greater demand than it has been for over a decade. The PV community is proposing innovative, affordable… Read more »
Making the difference with ultra-black glass
Growth is rapid, demand is strong and technology is advancing, but letting high standards slip now is an unthinkable option for those companies who are innovating in the solar sector. Ultra-black double-glass panels present an opportunity to offer customers the best of all worlds, but where might this innovation go next? Belinus is a premium… Read more »
Kindling hope with the power of the sun
Shifting environmental factors constantly challenge the efficiency of solar arrays; dust, debris and shade can drastically lower power output. With a conventional ‘string’ inverter system, the least-performing module determines the productivity of the entire array. APsystems’ microinverters give more power, independently optimizing the output from each solar module, something that will no doubt be welcome… Read more »
Training moves up a gear
The expectations for continued growth of the wind industry brings sustained challenges at many levels. One of these is finding the best way of expanding the wind workforce while maintaining safety and training levels, something that can be achieved with the right training and support. Demand for wind turbine technicians is predicted to grow over… Read more »
逆变器与电网的那些事儿
可持续发展背景下，如何满足大规模新能源接入、消纳成为实现碳达峰、碳中和目标的必答 题，新能源接入电网已成为电力行业主要发展方向之一。 但由于新能源具备不稳定性、间歇性等特点，导致其在大量接入地区电网后会产生一定的负 面作用，所以为保证电网的安全稳定运行，新能源设备必须具备主动调节电网的能力。本文从 光伏逆变器的角度简述一下新能源设备如何主动调节电网保障电网的稳定运行。
