Category: Solar Systems

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Trina Solar (www.TrinaSolar.com), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, announced its participation at Solar&Storage Live Africa, Africa’s largest renewable energy exhibition, taking place in Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg from 18 – 20 March. This presence underscores the company’s commitment to actively engage with and contribute to the region’s dynamic renewable energy landscape. Bao Yang, President, Global Sales&Marketing at Trina Solar, said: “We are always committed to developing innovative products and solutions powered by advanced technology. At Trina Solar, we support Africa’s transition towards a sustainable energy…

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The French authorities have introduced new feed-in tariffs levels for PV installations up to 500 kW. The rates are higher than originally planned. March 15, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: Pixabay From pv magazine France The French government has published a new decree establishing the digression levels of feed-in tariffs for rooftop PV installations up to 500 kW in size. The new tariffs will range from €0.153 (0.17)/kWh for installations below 3 kW in size to €0.117/kWh for arrays ranging in size from 100 kW to 500 kW. This content is…

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New tests conducted by the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute have shown that vertical PV installations offer improved fire safety compared to conventional diagonal or flat solar arrays. The experiment showed, in particular, how rapidly a fire can propagate under inclined panels. March 15, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) recently carried out a series of tests to assess the fire safety parameters of vertical rooftop PV systems and found these installations offer improved parameters compared to conventional rooftop arrays.…

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As part of AKDN’s commitment to net zero by 2030, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is installing it’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date​. To commence the project, a signing ceremony was held with Exide Pakistan Limited, who will be executing the project at AKU’s Stadium Road Campus in Karachi, Pakistan. Renewable energy is one of the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy systems. Solar irradiation is very high in Pakistan which makes solar PV ideal for energy generation in the country. In…

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Scientists in Oman have analyzed the effect of soiling, cleaning, and water injection on the performance of PV panels in Oman. They have found the use of water for cooling may increase power yield by up to 23.9%. March 15, 2024 Lior Kahana A group of researchers from Oman’s International College of Engineering and Management and Malaysia’s Universiti Teknologi Petronas investigated the effects of cooling and cleaning on PV systems operating under desert conditions and found that water injections may provide significant increases in power yield. The tests took place…

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New Orleans residents have access to a handful of available solar incentives and rebates. While Louisiana’s incentive program is not the best in the country, homeowners can save a few thousand dollars with the available programs. Let’s look at the solar incentives in the Big Easy. Federal Incentives The most beneficial solar incentive available to New Orleans homeowners is the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) or the federal solar tax credit. The incentive offers a credit equal to 30% of your total solar system cost. You can apply this credit when…

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Maine Solar Tax Credits, Incentives and Rebates Breakdown in 2024 One of the best ways for Mainers to save on a solar panel installation is to research all the Maine solar incentives they may qualify for. Efficiency Maine PACE Home Energy Loan The Maine Efficiency Trust offers relatively inexpensive Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans to help homeowners finance a new solar energy system. Systems must be installed by vendors registered through Efficiency Maine, but benefits include: System ownership from day one No fees Interest rates as low as 5.99%…

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