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The Rise of Floating Solar Panels
Over recent years, it has become more important to provide sustainable energy to households and business. However, a major issue with this is finding the space to set up and use the necessary equipment. At NP Solar, our blog looks into the growing rise of floating solar and how it can benefit both domestic and commercial users. About the System Also known as FPV or floating photovoltaic, the ...
By NP Solar
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NREL Details Great Potential for Floating PV Systems
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers estimate that installing floating solar photovoltaics on the more than 24,000 man-made U.S. reservoirs could generate about 10 percent of the nation’s annual electricity production. Their findings, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, reveal for the first time the potential for floating PV to produce ...
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Virto.CAD Update 1.9
Improvements & Bug Fixes Our team has been working hard on Virto.CAD Update 1.9! This new version includes some great improvements and bug fixes which increase the quality of our PV plugin. Moreover, they enhance usability while you are working on your project. Here’s an overview of some of the changes we’ve made : We have updated the “Mounting Systems ...
By Virto Solar
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Floating PV finds a virtual battery in hydropower
Accumulated water at hydropower facilities can work as a virtual charge during the daytime while direct solar power is being used, according to a study. ...
By D3Energy
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TAIWAN : new feed-in tariffs for PV installations to be installed in 2022
The new feed-in tariffs range from NT4.0031 ($0.14) to NT5.8952 ($0.21) per kWh. PV systems of all types will be applied a grid tariff of NT0.0656 ($0.002)/kWh and the funds raised through this fee will be used to set up a PV module recycling scheme. The FIT for ground-mounted projects over 1 MW will be ranging from NT4.0031 ($0.14) and NT3.8680 per kWh and that for floating PV arrays exceeding ...
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ReNew Power wins a 3 megawatt floating solar PV project contract
Indian renewable energy company, ReNew Power Ltd. has recently won a proposal for developing a 3 MW floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marked as one of India’s largest floating solar PV projects. As per an official press release, the company claims that the floating solar PV project will have the capacity to annually generate about 4.2 million units ...
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A Recap of Cohort #2: Advanced Insights on Technological Trends in PV
The solar energy achievers are constantly looking for professional growth opportunities. Recognizing the importance of staying updated with important PV market trends, we recently concluded the 2nd cohort of the much-anticipated online course titled “Advanced Insights on Technological Trends in PV.” Held on February 22-23, this event brought together solar energy professionals and ...
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GCL and Ocean Sun Sign Partnership Deal
SHANGHAI, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System and Ocean Sun are to cooperate on the development of a PV module for Ocean Sun's floating solar solution and floating solar utilities. The partnership was announced at a signing ceremony held on June 4 at the SNEC during the PV Power Expo 2019. The floating PV market is a significant growth market. The World Bank has identified a TW potential ...
By Ocean Sun AS
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Sungrow puts flagship PV inverter solutions on show at Intersolar South America 2019
Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, showcased its latest PV inverter solutions tailored for utility-scale and distributed generation installations at Intersolar South America 2019, demonstrating its mission of clean power for all through consistent efforts in providing world class products and post-sales service for the Latin American renewable energy sector. ...
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Greenam Energy breaks ground on India’s first floating PV plant
The project will be supplying electricity to Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation (SPIC) while the excess energy will be sold to the state power utilities. Greenam Energy Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore based AM International has recently celebrated the foundation laying ceremony meant for the construction of a 24 MW floating solar power plant. Sources reported ...
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Upsolar Introduces its Floating Solar Technology to Europe
Upsolar System Italia Srl. the European subsidiary of Upsolar, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module producer and solutions providers is making its floating solar PV services available in Europe. Upsolar will use a structure exclusively created by Koine, a design company that specializes in floating platforms. The entire solar array is made up of Upsolar modules that are mounted on top of ...
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Why floating solar panels are on the rise
Solar power companies in Southeast Asian that are competing for land with agriculture, industry and expanding populations have found an innovative alternative: placing floating panels in lakes, dams, reservoirs and the sea. Earlier this week, the state utility Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) said it will submit a proposal for a 45-megawatt floating solar plant in the ...
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Solar recognised as competitive and strategic energy technology in State of the Energy Union and Renovation Wave
Brussels, 15 October 2020 – Yesterday, the European Commission unveiled its Renovation Wave strategy, and published its annual State of the Energy Union, accompanied by a series of documents, including the annual Renewable Energy Progress Report, the Report on Energy Prices and Costs in Europe, and the first Report on Progress of Clean Energy Competitiveness. Throughout these announcements, ...
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