Analyzing a New Solar Power Generator
by Laura Carrabine, Senior EditorCompany uses reliability and predictability software to analyze a solar power system.[caption id="attachment_858" align="aligncenter" width="635" caption="Enphase Energy designed a new microinverter system to improve the reliability, maintainability, and energy output of solar arrays while offering scalability to meet the diverse solar energy needs of homes and businesses."][/caption]Enphase Energy designed a new microinverter unit to create a scalable, distributed solar power generation system. In traditional solar energy installations, a single central-ized inverter converts direct current (DC) energy to grid-compliant alternating current (AC) energy. One inverter may be linked to many solar panels, meaning that the failure of ...
Designing a “Green” Power Alternative for the Tropics
By Laura Carrabine, Senior Editor 3D technology helps designers create floating solar energy plant[caption id="attachment_854" align="aligncenter" width="635" caption="Sea Solar Power envisions a off-shore facility that will conduct ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), a process that will take advantage of the temperature difference between the solar-heated surface water and the cold bottom water, using the warm surface water as the heat source and the cold bottom water as the heat sink."][/caption]Sea Solar Power Inc. designed an economically efficient system for generating electricity from the solar energy in tropical oceans. The system is based on a proven technology called ocean thermal energy conversion ...
Concentrated Solar Converters Prefer the Shine
By John Gyorki, Editorial DirectorSolar energy can be converted to electrical energy in two ways: First, with photovoltaic (PV) cells and second, with solar energy collectors that use the sun’s heat to run turbines coupled to electric generators. If you are contemplating either system for powering your facility, you want to weigh both their advantages and disadvantages. PV panels, for instance, is the most widely used type of a solar generator today and its application continues to grow with the demand for clean energy. However, it has one drawback; high ambient temperatures reduce the semiconductor solar panel output efficiency. In ...
How To Choose The Right PV Power Inverter
For those new to photovoltaic systems, the various components that make up a system may be confusing. Inverters are one of those components that some may know they need, without knowing why. This guide will help to clear up some confusion about inverters.What is an inverter?Inverters are devices that convert direct current (DC) voltage from photovoltaic cells into alternating current (AC) voltage.Why do you need an inverter?Inverters are necessary components of any photovoltaic systems where the load is an alternating current (AC) instead of a direct current (DC). PV modules produce electricity in the ...
Market Research Shows CIGS To Emerge As Top Technology By 2020
Thin - Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide) to Emerge as the Major Technology by 2020” provides key information and analysis on the market opportunities in the Global thin film Solar PV industry. The report covers the key market drivers, restrains and growth forecast for major thin film technologies – Amorphous silicon (a-Si), Cadium Telluride (Cdte), and Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide (CIGS). The report entails comprehensive analysis of thin-film module production, production capacity, key countries and key industry players. The key study focuses on ...
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