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What is a solar microgrid and how does it work?
Solar microgrids are a hot topic in the world of solar energy, and for good reason. As the world’s appetite for renewable energy grows in response to more advanced technology, difficulties accessing fossil fuels, and mounting concerns about climate change, solar is booming. Most solar systems, both residential and commercial, are linked to the main… Read more »
Coping with big data in PV manufacturing
The continuous expansion of PV production lines in Asia is generating an ever-increasing volume of data, which in turn requires processing. This presents manufacturers with significant challenges in evaluating and optimizing the efficiency of their lines. Here, halm elektronik gmbh looks at how real-time control and monitoring software can result in enhanced decision-making. The massive… Read more »
On the path to energy self-sufficiency
Rising energy prices show just how important it is to become self-sufficient. To achieve this, the separate energy sectors of electricity, heating, cooling and mobility need to be considered from a holistic point of view. Our goal is to achieve 24 hours of sun. Specifically, this means generating, storing, distributing and consuming energy from solar… Read more »
Embracing technology to meet growing demand
With more and more customers requiring quotes for the installation of PV systems, how can advancements in digital software help increase efficiency throughout the process, from lead qualification, through consulting and planning to sales? PES explores some of the latest options available from Eturnity. As fossil fuel prices rise and geopolitical tensions remain, the… Read more »
Upgrade your expectations
Any type of weather can have a detrimental effect on the efficiency of PV systems, not least dew and frost. So how can the resistance of monitoring systems to these conditions be improved while ensuring accuracy, speed and data reliability? Dmytro Podolskyy reveals the latest solution from EKO Instruments. Why worry about dew and frost?… Read more »
Measuring the sun
With solar measurement forming an important part of the data landscape, and particularly so as power plants increase in size and output, PES was keen to learn from Roman Affolter, Technical Head of Meteorological Services, CSP Services about the latest bankable solar resource assessments for high-quality regional irradiance mapping. PES: It’s lovely to welcome you… Read more »
Innovation and business growth in a clean energy economy
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) are back in action as part of RE+ 2022: Renewing What’s Possible. From 19 to 22 September, the largest clean energy event in North America is heading to Anaheim, California, USA for a reunion three years in the making. We take a look at what’s in… Read more »
Breaking the bond between cement and solar glass
Four years ago, Portuguese company ChemiTek innovated with the creation of removal agents for specific contaminants and coatings for soiling mitigating and efficiency enhancement for the solar industry. The Cement Removal Agent (CRA) effectively removes cured cement dust from solar glass without damaging the solar panel or the environment. Here is what happened when the… Read more »
Multi modular thinking
As it continues its global reach in what is a rapidly growing PV market, PES took the opportunity to get an update from Maxime Boiron, Global Marketing Director at APsystems, to hear what he thinks the future holds for inverter technology, in Europe and beyond. PES: A warm welcome back to PES, Maxime. Perhaps we… Read more »
On a roll with laser scribing
With climate change a concern for many around the world, huge efforts have been made over the years to find and establish sources of energy other than burning coal and oil. Solar cells are one such alternative. While silicon-based solar cells have been around for a long time, new concepts focus on making flexible, light-weight… Read more »
