As heat waves become increasingly frequent, people are starting to ask whether PV systems can cope with such high temperatures. Inverter failure If an inverter becomes too hot, it usually switches itself off or reduces its power to such an extent that the higher ambient temperature does not harm it. This is known as temperature derating. The number of possible causes further reduces the percentage...
Here’s a guide of the key do’s and don’ts of cleaning your solar panels. While it’s a good idea to occasionally clean the panels, if done improperly you risk damaging your panels or even voiding your warranty. It’s worth noting first, your panels have an anti-cling film which means they will be largely self cleaning in an area with regular rainfall. But if your roof i...
As more and more people turn to clean energy, you may have heard that solar energy can benefit the environment in many ways. One of the most common benefits of solar energy is that it reduces carbon emissions and our reliance on non-renewable resources like fossil fuels. But in what ways does solar affect the economy and the environment? The Economics of Solar Energy Solar power lowers your utilit...
Solar is the lowest-cost source of electricity and battery-based energy storage is the least expensive flexible peaking capacity resource across much of the world today. Embracing a 100% clean energy future is not only imperative, but also the most economic path forward. The remarkable growth of Solar + Storage deployments is the result of two colliding trends: the falling cost of energy storage a...
Efficient solar energy storage is a fundamental pillar of the energy transition: allowing flexible renewable energy production and guaranteeing its integration into the grid. Electricity can be easily generated, transported and transformed. However, up until now it has not been possible to store it in a practical, easy and cost-effective way. This means that electricity needs to be generated conti...
EDF Renewables North America has signed a 15-year 332MWdc Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with McDonald's USA. The power will come from the Apollo solar project in Texas, which is expected to come online in June 2024. After completion, the project can produce 619,000MWh of clean energy per year. In addition, the VPPA with EDF Renewables will bring McDonald's closer to its 2030 emissions re...
Photovoltaic agricultural greenhouse is a new type of solar system project that combines photovoltaic power generation with agricultural production, roof solar power generation, and agricultural production in the greenhouse. It is a new mode of modern agricultural development and a current investment hotspot. 1.The advantages of solar panel agricultural greenhouses Compared with the construction o...
As hurricane season approaches, many people living in coastal areas wonder if their homes and businesses are prepared. One of the biggest concerns is whether or not solar panels can withstand the high winds and flying debris that come with these storms. The popularity of solar systems has increased as energy costs rise, but how are solar panels in heavy winds — and can they stand up to a hur...
According to research by the design industry association VDMA, in the second quarter of 2022, demand for solar panel production equipment made in Europe surged by 62%, with orders from Europe surpassing orders from Asian countries for the first time. solar energy system sales by European manufacturers increased by 62% in the first quarter, with European sales soaring fourfold. European orders rece...
