When homeowners think about the cold and snowy winter, they can be discouraged from switching to solar energy. Additionally, those in areas experiencing cold weather most parts of the year can think that switching to solar is not a good investment. This is not the case. Solar panels also work in cold weather and climatic regions. In fact, some studies indicate solar panels produce electricity more...
Types of losses in utility-scale PV systems There are several different types of solar system losses with various causes, such as the environment, weather, and load. Most are issues that need to be addressed at the design stage, while maintenance can go some way to limit those losses. Shading losses Shading the surface of solar panels from direct sunlight can result in around 7% system loss. As so...
Solar panels and harnessing the power of solar energy is one of the fastest advancements we have done to get on the path towards sustainability & using renewable resources. But the only drawback in using this ever-present energy source is that we must consider the decline of the materials used to generate this energy. Read more to learn about some significant causes of the degradation of solar...
With the increasing market share of electric and hybrid vehicles, many businesses, communities, and industrial parks that had originally planned to install parking shelters are now retrofitting them into solar carport. Solar carport, a straightforward integration of solar panels with existing structures, has gained popularity in recent years. These structures efficiently absorb sunlight, are easy ...
With the support of national policies and the highlighted advantages of energy conservation and environmental protection, photovoltaic power generation is increasingly favored by large-scale national public projects. In recent years, solar energy systems have gradually entered the ranks of infrastructure in the civil aviation industry. soalr panel airports that have been built and put into use in ...
Scientists conducting a five-year research project in southern Minnesota have observed a tripling of insect numbers near two solar facilities built on rehabilitated agricultural land. They say the findings show how habitat-friendly solar could help protect insect populations and improve pollination in nearby agricultural fields. A research team from the US Department of Energy's Argonne Nat...
Last year, 137GW of renewable energy capacity was acquired globally through government tenders, up 10% year-on-year, despite industry headwinds, logistics tensions and an energy crisis. Solar photovoltaic power is the renewable energy source with the most winning bids through government tenders, reaching 61GW, accounting for 44% of the total. Solar’s share of global government tenders has de...
Photovoltaics plus energy storage have many benefits. First, it ensures a more stable and reliable power supply. The power storage device is like a large battery that stores excess solar energy. When the sun is insufficient or the demand for electricity is high, it can provide power to ensure continuous power supply. Secondly, photovoltaics plus energy storage system can also make solar power gene...
The Global Solar Council (GSC) and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) will collaborate to develop a set of standards for the world’s solar PV technicians, as they look to standardise qualifications for workers in the sector. The GSC noted that its Solar Training Standards Initiative would look to formalise training practices and qualifications for solar technicians, and deliver “reduced tr...
