Rooftop Solar Articles
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Why Solar Energy is the Best Solution for Pakistan?
The economic condition of Pakistan is devastated, and every year, the government tends to add extra tariffs on electricity consumption to manage the fiscal deficit. The recent increase of more than 7 rupees per unit is a clear indication of this situation. Pakistan produces over 60% of its total power using fossil fuels, such as gas and furnace oil. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the government ...
By Alpha Solar
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Distributed energy will play a key role in Renewable Energy Zones. Here’s how.
With the continued stream of announcements around the early closure of coal-fired power plants across Australia, Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) are a key way forward as coal makes its exit. To date, there are 41 potential REZs flagged for potential development, each undergoing different phases of planning and consultation. According to a recent EnergyCo event, New South Wales has less than ...
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How to Design a Shading Free Solar System Layout
When you’re about to start planning and designing a new large-scale solar project, it is important to take shading and energy losses into account. The goal of large-scale solar plants is to generate as much energy as possible. All the energy that has been generated will be converted into power that can be used by families, companies or solar car parks, for example. For this reason, it ...
By Virto Solar
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Creating Renewable Energy Integration Solutions
Integrating Renewable Energy Sources Into the Grid How can we respond to demands for both clean energy and greater energy security? By integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid. As the power sector faces growing pressure to decarbonize and diversify its resources, we're witnessing a major transition away from traditional fossil fuels. To advance clean air standards ...
By Lumin
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How European climate policy can bolster energy efficiency measures
This blog is co-signed by Morten Petersen, Member of European Parliament. Major cities under water. Unprecedented heat waves. Terrifying storms. These are just a few of the nightmare scenarios evoked by UN Secretary General António Guterres following the publication in April of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate science. The findings could ...
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The 1TW EU Solar Pathway for 2030
Recently, the development of renewable energy sources has become an urgent need due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has led to energy shortages in Europe. European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans has proposed an energy strategy that aims to separate Europe from Russian gas as soon as possible, while protecting citizens from painful and increasing energy price shocks. ...
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Net Zero Home: DIY (Do It Yourself)
We have never spent more time in our own homes than we have in the past twelve months. It is no surprise then that consumer spending on home improvements is one sector that continues to experience growth, along with digital entertainment and consumer electronics. At the same time, 2020 has been a wakeup call for many to protect our planet. Tackling the climate emergency continues to gain ...
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Project - United Arab Emirates Rooftop Solar and Storage
Type: Large Solar Rooftop System with Energy Storage Location: United Arab Emirates Client: Private Client Rooftop Solar with Lithium-Ion Phosphate Storage, Parallel Inverters, and Remote Monitoring Solar: 305 kWp Mono c-Si Storage: 614 kWh, 414.4 VDC Lithium-Ion Phosphate Inverters: 2 x 200kVA (400kVA total) Genset: 2 x 500 kVA Diesel Backup The client’s industrial ...
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Project - Keltron Rooftops
Type: Rooftop Microgrid Systems Location: India Client: Keltron Rooftop Solar Microgrid with Battery Backup Most Indian cities are densely populated and rooftop areas are very constrained. This is a rooftop with battery backup to allow for occasions when the grid fails. This system has a 50kW hybrid bidirectional inverter, 25 kW of PV and a 360 kWh ...
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Net Meter vs Gross Meter In India
The Indian government had an initial target of 20 GW capacity for 2022, which was achieved four years ahead of schedule. In 2015 the target was raised to 100 GW of solar capacity (including 40 GW from rooftop solar) by 2022. The ambitious target has brought along with it the need to review the existing energy policies in order to satisfy all the stakeholders like prosumers, DISCOMs, energy ...
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Hello, Grid Edge. Goodbye, Smart Grid?
Depending on what part of the world you live in, you are continuously exposed to terms like Grid Edge and Smart Grid. But the narrative is not the same everywhere – some regions speak of supply and demand real time optimization, and others are concerned with reliability and generating useful energy data. Are we all living different electrical grid realities? Possibly. Let’s discuss ...
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To innovate in the electrical distribution sector, we must find sparks of inspiration
Electrical distribution can be easily overlooked in daily life. It’s out of sight and mind – electrical equipment is concealed within unassuming metal boxes and substations, while transmission lines run under our streets or are suspended above them. It can be easy to forget that distribution is a crucial element of our electrified world, a fact we are reminded of when the lights go ...
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Thornhill Community Centre - Project
Developer: Carmanah Technologies (EPC Provider) for Powerstream Project Location: Markham, Ontario Size: 350 kW HELIENE Modules: 1167 – HELIENE 72M – 300Wp Modules In 2011 Carmanah Technologies engineered, procured, and constructed a 350 kW rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system on the Thornhill ...
By Heliene Inc.
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Self-Consumption for Companies: What is the role of the Utilities?
Self-Consumption for companies is an emerging trend. Companies are increasingly interested in generating and consuming clean energy, and utilities are aware of this. In this article, we will review the current state of self-consumption in the UK. We will also find out how the most innovative utilities reinvent their customer-value proposition, capitalizing on this new business growth opportunity. ...
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Clean Energy in Rural Areas
The environmental and economic benefits of clean energy have been well documented. However, not everyone experiences these benefits equally. As discussed in our July blog post, racial discrepancies have an impact on who is more likely to receive the benefits of clean energy, but geographic location also plays a role in determining who benefits. The five most populated counties in North Carolina ...
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WindSun Installation - Pune - Case study
The Enphase IQ 6+ microinverters were installed on this solar energy plant for a system of 2.7KW total installed power. The main challenges for the installation were limited space and the shadow on the roof.About WindSun WindSun Eco Systems is a Pune based solar installation company. Homeowner's Reason for Going Solar The main reason behind going solar was the thought of minimizing our ...
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EcoSoch Installation - Bengaluru - Case study
The Enphase M250 microinverters were installed on this solar energy plant for a system of 3.15KW total installed power. The main challenges for the installation was the shadow on the roof.About EcoSoch EcoSoch Solar based in Bangalore got incubated in Auroville - self-sustainable living township. EcoSoch had installed more than 250 rooftops ranging from 1kW to 391kW from past 4 years varying in ...
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Smart Energy Islands, global test-bed for batteries - Case study
A £10.8 million project on the Isles of Scilly will provide a model for electric vehicles and home batteries to play a major role in low-carbon smart energy systems around the world. Moixa will develop platforms allowing electric vehicles and smart home batteries to be used to help balance supply and demand within the islands’ energy system, although the project will not fund the ...
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Brewery Emperial gets some Lumos LSX Good Energy! - Case Study
PROJECT SPECS LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri PROJECT TYPE: Commercial SYSTEM TYPE: Solar Canopies MODULE TYPE: LSX INSTALLER: Good Energy Solutions On top of having one of the best names in the solar industry, Good Energy Solutions from Lawrence, Kansas has also completed some of the coolest solar projects in the Midwest. They recently completed a beautiful LSX canopy ...
By Lumos Solar
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EkonoRack 2.0 is our best-selling mounting system
If you have a commercial flat rooftop and plan to install solar panels, our EkonoRack 2.0 mounting system is perfect for you! EkonoRack 2.0 is our #1 best-selling commercial solar mounting system for flat roofs. The system is a simple non-penetrating solar mounting solution with a single racking component that acts as a ballast tray windshield mount and multiple panel support. The mounting ...
By KB Racking
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