Category: Solar Systems

AC Coupled AC coupled refers to connecting solar panels or batteries to the existing AC grid through an inverter, allowing for flexible energy management and potential grid independence but often requiring additional equipment and expertise compared to DC (direct current) coupled systems. Read more > AC (Alternating Current) Alternating Current: An electric current that periodically reverses direction, typically used in household electricity and most commercial applications. ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency: A government agency tasked with improving the competitiveness and increasing the supply of renewable…

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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! NEW YORK, LONDON, SYDNEY — Xpansiv, the leading market infrastructure provider for the global energy transition, has announced its Managed Solution business has surpassed 100,000 solar power systems and 1.5GW of renewable energy capacity, further establishing its position as the largest independent technology platform for managing and selling solar renewable energy and clean transportation credits in North America. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of the entire team and our singular focus…

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Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance. March 13, 2024 Ryan Kennedy The global solar market continues to grow, as an estimated 413 GW was installed in 2023, rising 58% year-over-year, according to Bloomberg NEF. Along with this growth comes a rising trend in system underperformance, said a report from Raptor Maps. Raptor Maps analyzed data collected from drones, robotics, application program interfaces (API) and internet of things (IoT) sensors. The company operates an AI-driven “drone…

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Two projects in Arizona have been preliminarily selected as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s funding for community-driven energy projects aimed at lowering energy costs and enhancing energy security in rural and remote communities across the nation.  The DOE announced more than $366 million this month in funding for 17 projects in 20 states and 30 tribal nations and communities. According to the DOE, the projects focus on accelerating clean energy deployment nationwide in rural and remote areas. The two Arizona projects selected focus on providing electrical help within…

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Kentucky residents have been battered by high electricity costs over the past few years. One way you might be able to fight back? Solar panels. The Bluegrass State ranks 46th in terms of installed solar capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. But the industry is expected to grow — especially with expanded financial incentives offered by the federal Inflation Reduction Act. More Kentuckians are realizing the potential savings to be found by installing solar panels, according to Carrie Ray, energy program coordinator at the Mountain Association, a Kentucky clean energy…

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GLOBE Telecom Inc. said Wednesday that it had completed the installation of hybrid solar power systems across 26 sites nationwide under an environmental sustainability commitment. The program, which ran from 2022 to 2023, focused on integrating hybrid solar power across 26 Globe sites: three in the National Capital Region, 17 in South Luzon, and six in Mindanao. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here

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BURLINGAME, Calif. , March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global Floating Solar Panels Market size is projected to grow from USD 35.1 million in 2023 to USD 215.9 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 29.6% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Coherent Market Insights. Floating solar panels, also known as floating photovoltaic systems, are solar panels installed on structures that float on a body of water like lakes, dams, quarry lakes, coastal waters and other water reservoirs. These systems use the available surface area of water bodies…

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TPSSL bagged the Rs 945-crore project on EPC (engineering procurement construction) basis from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) in December 2021, a statement said on Tuesday. The order scope included engineering, design, supply, construction, erection, testing, O&M, and commissioning of the projects.

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New research from the European Commission shows the huge potential of both monofacial and bifacial vertical PV when deployed along roads and rails. Their analysis reflected the limitation imposed by the road or rail direction at a given location for the orientation of the PV systems. March 13, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has assessed the potential of both monofacial and bifacial vertical PV installations deployed along roads and rails across the European Union. “This is the first systematic, pan-European investigation of the total PV…

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The study, funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), outlines the advantages of the new model (which targets 170,000 corporations and industrial manufacturers in the West African country) and projects there is potential to unlock a staggering 3.3GW of solar capacity while also attracting US$6.5bn in the process. According to Daystar, the new model can unlock significant advantages for C&I customers and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and centres around transitioning from diesel-fired generators to utility-enabled solar systems with backup battery storage. Businesses can reduce energy costs by embracing…

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