Utility-scale Photovoltaics Articles
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18MWp Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited - Rudra - Case Study
Off-Taker : Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited. State : Telangana. Project Type : Utility. Technology : Solar PV. Status : Commissioned. ...
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Application of DC meters in PV power generation.
Application of DC meters in PV power generation. PV power generation systems convert solar energy into electrical energy by utilizing solar panels. This type of energy is clean and does not rely on conventional energy sources. PV power generation systems comprise solar panels, controllers, inverters, DC power supplies, and energy meters. The use of DC meters in PV power generation is very ...
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What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Clean Energy?
The inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States sparked auspicious investment into revitalizing renewable energy industries and helping make Americans’ lives more sustainable. That begins with the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy. This blog will briefly talk about the Inflation Reduction Act, its passage, why it is of such importance for the clean energy sector and ...
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Lv 3 EV Charging Station, California, US - Parking Lot - Case Study
EV charging infrastructures are power intensive and accrue lots of electricity costs under the energy bills. Our client in California, US operates an EV charging infrastructure with Level 3 DC EV chargers which has power demands higher than 30 kW and in some cases above 100 ...
By TROES Corp.
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Should you Clean Dirty Solar Panels to Increase Energy Output?
Dirty solar panels are a common dilemma for residential and large-scale solar installations of photovoltaic panels (solar panels). Typically, dirt from air pollution, agriculture, construction, and unpaved roads accumulates on the panels. The dirtier the solar panels are —the lower the electricity they will produce. But the question remains, are the benefits of regularly cleaning dirty ...
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Utility-Scale PV Solar Trends: Increasing Power and Module Size
A primary goal of utility-scale PV power plants is to optimize power production. To achieve that goal, manufacturers are turning to increased module sizes in the hopes of increasing module power. This can bring lower levelized cost of energy, lower balance of system costs, faster installation, and, sometimes, even reduced land costs. With 650W+ modules now available, it appears that large module ...
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All hail the DuraTrack HZ v3: Best-in-class extreme weather mitigation with array technologies
Extreme weather is a clear enemy of utility-scale photovoltaic power plants. A recent trend of increasingly costly extreme wind and hail disasters reinforces this point, wreaking havoc not only with the actual plants in terms of construction timelines and output, but on the availability and rates of commercial insurance for these properties. In choosing how to fight back, PV plants have two ...
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Part 2: Historic and Current Market Risk Assessment for Utility-Scale PV Solar Lenders and Insurers
Utility-scale PV market changes happen rapidly. These shifts have accelerated over the decades, but the past decade has been particularly transformative. One significant change is utility-scale solar power plants growing in size. 1 MW was about average for a project in North America at that time. Now average plant sizes are around 100 MW or more, some even approaching 1 ...
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What’s Your Risk Tolerance during Construction of a Utility-Scale PV Solar Power Plant? Active Stow vs. Passive Mitigation
Utility-scale engineering and construction projects are inherently risky. Large numbers of people independently working on a site, out in the weather, around dangerous machinery large and small, racing to finish the project as quickly as possible. Most Engineering, Procurement, and Engineering (EPCs) in the solar industry have the personnel safety issue solved. There are ongoing, sophisticated ...
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Part 1: Pitfalls to Avoid for Utility-Scale PV Solar Lenders and Insurers
Throughout Array’s 30-plus years in utility-scale PV, we’ve seen major shifts in the solar energy market. As the market currently expands with utility-scale PV assets, more and more lenders and investors are seeing the potential in funding these projects. Considering that these are multi-million-dollar endeavors, it’s remarkable the amount of guesswork that can still sneak into ...
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Part 3: Why PV Trackers Are a Critical Component of a Risk Profile for Utility-Scale PV Solar Lenders and Insurers
Every aspect of the PV solar project plays a part in risk. Plant design, available technology, and risk mitigation features that can be built into a tracker can affect all elements of a solar assets long-term risk profile. Trackers are one of the major inputs of the risk equation. In this final post of our 3-part series on risk mitigation for investors and insurers, we’ll talk about ...
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Reduce Costs With Proper Solar Farm Dust Control
Solar farms are large scale solar installations of photovoltaic (PV) panels, referred to as solar panels. Unpaved roads line the rows of solar panels. These roads produce high quantities of dust. Poor solar farm dust control can hurt profit margins, damage equipment, and lead to health and safety issues. Access Roads Cause Dirty Solar Panels Unpaved access roads on solar farms are made of ...
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Flocking to a Utility-Scale PV O&M Solution
Operating and maintaining a utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant is a time-consuming and expensive proposition. However, there’s been a unique innovation in PV plant operation – though it comes from a simple and decidedly old-school source. Sheep’s New Role in Lowering PV Plant Operations and Maintenance Costs You read that correctly. Sheep are now being used for ...
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Array Technologies and DuraTrack at Roadrunner Solar
With more than 1.2 million solar panels, Texas’s Roadrunner solar plant is one of the largest of its kind in the world. In fact, by the time its second phase of construction is complete later this year, it will be the largest operational solar farm in Texas. The plant has created hundreds of local jobs and become a beacon in the march toward innovation and sustainability, promising to ...
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Large PV Monitoring Projects in Brazil and Australia - Case Study
BIOSAR is a full EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor offering integrated solutions in the areas of design, supply, construction, operation and maintenance of medium and large-scale PV systems all around the world. Their headquarter is located in Athens, Greece. Three large BIOSAR solar plants in Brazil and Australia have recently been equipped with Lufft weather sensors ...
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Europe solar-storage costs fall below markets as learnings kick in
Solar plus storage costs are falling below wholesale power prices across Europe and deeper savings in capex and cost of finance lie ahead, authors of a new cross-industry paper told New Energy Update. A new study of PV and battery costs at six European cities indicates solar plus storage costs are falling faster than previously expected. Utility scale PV projects with 2 ...
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Solar Investments: Reducing the Risk of Unfavorable Returns
Competitive prices, on-time delivery, quick installation–it’s all too easy to make assumptions about what utility-scale solar investors may want. However, what’s commonly overlooked or discounted by many outside the investment community is what’s most important and highly sought after from those within it: a low-risk investment with steady and predictable cash flows for 20 ...
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Simultaneously keep an eye on 10 Solar Performance Factors
Many environmental factors influence the performance of solar plants. The new whitepaper explains why it is important to monitor these factors and gives valuable tips on how to choose the right weather sensor. Free Whitepaper about the observation of factors influencing solar plant performances The fastest possible achievement of the break even point of photovoltaic systems require the ...
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Whitepaper: How to monitor factors influencing the Performance Ratio - Solar Utility Scale
Simultaneously keep an eye on 10 Solar Performance Factors Many environmental factors influence the performance of solar plants, which can lead to noticeable losses or even damages. The new whitepaper explains why it is important to monitor these factors and gives valuable tips on how to choose the right weather sensor. Free Whitepaper about the observation of factors influencing ...
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Closer Look at the Capacity of SLA Batteries and Solar Energy Systems
Sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries have a reputation for being durable when used to support portable electronic devices. They require minimal maintenance and offer leak-proof capabilities. But when used with solar energy systems, the units present issues that can hinder the potential and performance of the machines. For example, general purpose SLA batteries should not be deep cycled, as ...
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