Solar Radiation Monitoring Articles
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How to Choose the Right Sun Tracker?
A complete measurement of solar irradiance includes global (GHI), direct (DNI), and diffuse (DHI or DIF) radiation. To accomplish this, a high-quality solar monitoring station typically comprises an automatic sun tracker fitted with instruments to measure these components individually. Depending on the application, long-wave radiation and reflected short-wave radiation may be added to provide the ...
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Application! Bi-directional electricity meter
https://www.ytl-e.com/news/quarterly-publication/application-bidirectional-electricity-meter.html Bi-directional electricity meter is more and more popular in the world. Energy, current, power are directional, Bi-directional energy meter is to measure forward energy and reverse energy separately. The power data that the bidirectional metering energy meter needs to measure should also be increased ...
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Why Do We Need Electricity Meter?
Why Do We Need Electricity Meter?Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives. From powering our homes to running our businesses, electricity is a vital resource that we cannot do without. However, with the increasing demand for electricity, it is important to have a system in place that ensures fair and accurate billing. This is where Electricity Meter come in.Electricity Meter is a ...
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Characteristics of solar radiation sensor
Introduction:A solar radiation sensor, also known as a pyranometer, is a device that measures the amount of solar radiation received on a surface in a given time period. Solar radiation is the energy that is transmitted by the sun to the earth, and it is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²). The solar radiation sensor provides valuable information for various applications, including ...
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Albedo measurement for bifacial PV modules
Over the last year Kipp & Zonen has received a lot of questions about albedometers from customers working in the Solar Energy market. These came from engineers and researchers working with bifacial PV modules. Bifacial simply means that the back of the PV module has a glass panel, instead of an opaque metallized backing, and can collect light and generate electricity from both sides. This ...
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The keys to saving energy thanks to the sun
Today, more than ever, we are looking for ways to lower our energy bills while also reducing our impact on the planet. One of the best solutions that we have in Spain is the use of solar energy. In fact, one of Spain's strengths is its large number of sunny days throughout the year: a strength that becomes a real advantage in terms of energy generation and savings. But, what data should we take ...
By Abora Solar
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Questions & Answers: Discovering the New SMP12 Class A Pyranometer
Solar demand is surging. Modern PV plants need fast responding precise solutions that are easy to install and integrate, ones that will last. Our new pyranometer, the Kipp & Zonen SMP12 can help you achieve this. On this page, we present our webinar with Clive Lee - Technical Sales and Service Consultant, Dr. Joop Mes - Senior Scientist, and Brandon Sims - Global Product Manager, who present ...
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The SPN1 Pyranometer - Case Study
MOSAiC: The Largest Ever Polar Research Expedition MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) was the first year-round expedition into the central Arctic exploring the Arctic climate system. The project, with a total budget exceeding €140 Million, took place in 2019 and was organised by an international consortium of leading polar research institutions. ...
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DC metering ,The `new darling` of new energy metering
With the sharply increase in demand for fast charging and renewable energy, the demand for DC circuits becoming more and more common. With the proliferation of DC circuits, the need for powerful DC metering technology has surfaced. DC metering systems now have many of the key functions in AC metering, including data logging and powerful communication protocols. A large scale demand for DC ...
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Project - Encouraging Solar Energy in South Africa with Sauran
Six universities from South Africa, and one each from Île de la Réunion (Reunion Island) and Botswana, are cooperating in the Southern African Universities Radiometric Network (SAURAN), to promote the use of solar energy in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries, and to improve the quality of satellite-derived solar data available for the ...
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Project - Smart Solar / PV Monitoring with Smart Weather Sensors
When selecting a suitable pyranometer for photovoltaic (PV) monitoring, Solare Datensysteme GmbH selected the Lufft WS501-UMB All-in-one weather station. According to the Company, the WS501-UMB Pyranometer delivers the most precise measurements for the overall irradiance and serves to measure the exact local prevailing overall irradiance at large plants. The pyranometer was installed ...
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Project - Novel Estimation of Albedo Using a Drone Pyranometer
Understanding global climate change is a complex process, because small variations in hard to measure variables can turn into major impacts on a global ...
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Different uses of solar sensors
Talk about the fact that solar sensors have a multitude of different uses, not only in the aerospace sector in which Solar MEMS specializes, but also in the field of defense, automotive or renewable energy. From our company we work on innovation in all these markets and in this article we break down some of the main industrial uses and ...
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Different uses of solar sensors
Solar sensors have many different applications, not only in the aerospace sector where Solar MEMS specialises, but also in the defence sector, the car industry and the area of renewable energy. In our company, we are working to innovate in all these markets and in this article we are going to look at some of the main uses and applications in ...
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Spectral Selectivity vs. Spectral Error: Shedding Light on ISO 9060:2018
In late 2018, the ISO 9060 standard for solar radiometers underwent a remarkable update that brought significant changes on the classification of solar radiation measurement quality. At first glance, ISO 9060:2018 appears to be mainly a renaming of radiometer classification launched in the original version from 1990. But, as often, the devil is in the details and still causing a lot of confusion ...
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Solar MEMS at the service of renewable energy
Our environment needs to be protected and technology can make huge contributions in many sectors, such as renewable energy, in the fight against climate change and global warming. At Solar MEMS we have applied all the know-how accumulated through years of experience in the aerospace sector and focused it on the technology of solar sensors for terrestrial purposes. What is more, we have been able ...
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Full Guide: Solar sensors for satellites
When you think of satellites you may have in mind its structure, the technical team behind and also their purpose. However, you may forget about the impact the sun has on them. Nowadays the sun is an essential part of any space and other high technology projects. So, why should we use solar sensors for satellites? Solar sensors are necessary for any satellite development process. They are used ...
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Using Solar Sensors for NewSpace projects
We are always open to innovation in the space industry with the use of new technologies. Bringing the space closer to the global community and accelerating innovation is not an easy task. That’s why we created Solar MEMS and discovered our passion: solar sensors. We are all aware of the importance of satellites and their correct functioning and optimization. Solar Mems is specialized in ...
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15 MWE Microgrid Controller Linked Oil Platforms - Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. India - Case Study
OWNER Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. India LOCATION Northwest of Mumbai, India PRODUCT Microgrid Controller CUSTOMER VALUE Integrated Control of Two Platforms When ONGC decided to link two existing oil platforms with a 300 meter bridge, Solar made the complex electrical connection without interrupting power for platform operations. Each platform had its own power station consisting of ...
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The Path to a Vehicle-to-Grid Future
Is a vehicle-to-grid future possible, where bidirectional chargers allow electricity to flow from electric vehicles back to the grid during peak demand? Given the current state of electric vehicle (EV) technology, coupled with existing pilot projects, we believe it’s more suitable to ask: what useful vehicle-to-grid applications can we implement today, and what valuable benefits await to be ...
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