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Solar energy management begins at home
As part of the globally operating German KOSTAL group, with a turnover of 3.3 billion € in 2022, KOSTAL Solar Electric offers a lean but extremely flexible portfolio of photovoltaic devices that meets all needs, from home use to commercial applications. In addition to inverters, a wallbox and energy meters with numerous functions round off… Read more »
Achieving greater energy independence begins at home
As reliance on solar energy increases, how can traditional PV modules be updated to offer higher efficiency with reduced energy loss and performance? And how does this then translate into cost savings and improved energy output for the end user? We asked these questions and more of Roberto Murgioni, Head of Technical Service and Product… Read more »
A sunny outlook for PV, energy storage systems and e-mobility
Photovoltaics is booming, not least thanks to its integration with energy storage and electromobility, as decarbonization and sector coupling progress. This presents great opportunities for the electrical trade. The latest trends and innovations in this area will be showcased at The smarter E Europe. The continent’s largest platform for the energy industry, and its four… Read more »
Next generation solar tracking
The requirements of solar parks are increasingly changing, with significant consequences for the tracker technologies used. There has recently been a discussion in the industry about raising the risk category from the current class I. This usually means an increase in the project-specific design wind speed for the structural calculation of the tracker. Instead of… Read more »
How to maximize the energy savings of your solar system in five steps
As solar power gains a stronger footing as a go-to choice for homeowners, more and more people are looking to utilize the sun’s energy to reduce their electricity bills. And with a greater focus on our environment, there is also a desire to cut down individual carbon footprints. To help you make the most out… Read more »
Solar irradiance beyond a shadow of a doubt
Capturing accurate solar irradiance data is essential for many fields of use, including architecture and construction planning, meteorology and climate research, and of course, solar energy applications such as designing and optimizing Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Traditionally, monofacial fixed-tilt PV modules facing the equator have been used in solar PV plants. In this application, it is… Read more »
Safe and efficient agrophotovoltaic structures in Europe
The agricultural sector in Europe and globally is undergoing an intense period of modernization, and farmers need access to inexpensive and safe electric energy. Renewable Energy Sources system producers offer numerous solutions in response to these needs. Among them is Corab S.A., a leading European producer of photovoltaic structures. Founded in Poland, the company has… Read more »
Monitoring, control, and analytics of a 650 MW PV power plant
Germany will be home to the largest unsubsidised photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Europe, situated in Witznitz in a former open-cast lignite mine. The 650 MW DC facility, with an investment volume in the mid to high hundreds of millions of euros, is currently under construction by MOVE ON Energy and covers an area equivalent… Read more »
Showcasing the clean energy transition with solar
Energy Next will take place on 18th and 19th July 2023 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney, co-located with the Australian Clean Energy Summit and supported by the NSW Government. The event will bring a quality, clean energy exhibition and technical session series to NSW, and host the Clean Energy Council’s Solar Masterclass, with… Read more »
Enhancing solar panel efficiency with the right cleaning agents and coatings
Airborne dust particles, sticky tree and plant sap, lichen, soot and bird droppings are just a few of the things that can contribute to a build-up of dirt on your solar panels. Accumulation creates shading on the panels and will prevent sunlight reaching the cells. This results in poor system performance, loss of efficiency and… Read more »
