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Navigating the World of Sustainability for a Better Future The breakout of novel coronavirus in March 2020 has impacted almost all sectors of our society, be it healthcare, educational, or industrial. Steadily, every country is awakening to the importance of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future. In this article, we will bring under purview why it is imperative for industries to switch to sustainable energy. First, let us begin by understanding the meaning of sustainable energy, also known as renewable energy, and how it can contribute to creating a cleaner and eco-friendly future. ...

In this NEW series, we introduce you to solar irradiance. In the first instalment, we touched on what affects irradiance, how it is measured and the types of irradiance. In this article, the second and final instalment in the series, we give an overview of solar potential maps and applications of solar irradiance. Solar irradiance is a very important quantity that is studied extensively especially in the design...

Solar irradiance is a very important quantity that is studied extensively especially in the design of solar technologies. Understanding and measuring solar irradiance has important implications, such as the heating and cooling loads of buildings, the prediction of energy generation from solar power plants, and weather forecasting. In this NEW series, we introduce you to solar irradiance. In the first instalment, we touch on what affects irradiance, how it is measured and the types of irradiance. The second article in the series delv...

Everything as a Grid is the approach to electrical infrastructure you need for today and tomorrow What do you need your electrical infrastructure to do? Chances are, it’s a lot more than what it used to be. Simply getting power safely delivered from the grid to your home, operations and building loads is not enough anymore. Read about what our friends at Eaton are doing about this… The “Everything as a Grid” Approach In the next 15 years, half of the world’s electricity will come from renewable resources. That means more and more di...

In our NEW series, we unpack the importance of solar system design, and what it involves. In part one, we looked at Mechanical Design, outlining the key design attributes, and their relationships with performance modelling calculations. In part two, we give you a basic understanding of the electrical portion of solar system design… Understanding Electrical Design The electrical design of the array determines the electrical behaviour of the array: the powers and voltages that the system will be running at. This can have a major impact on the system's energy production. 1. String Size and V...

Did you know that the efficiency (energy yield) of a solar system is largely affected by the design of the system? The component choice will drive the behaviour of the module(s) and inverter(s). The orientation of the modules will drive the sun angles at each hour of the year, and therefore the total energy yield of the array. And the electrical design (module stringing, conductor sizes, etc.) will determine the system voltages, which impact wire losses and inverter efficiency. In our NEW series, we unpack the importance of ...

Solar technology is constantly evolving. Pioneers in the industry have contributed a great deal in innovation, advancing what we think we know about solar technology, into so much more! In this article, we introduce you to Hairy Solar Panels… Missed out on previous articles in the series? Catch up now… Part 1 – Solar Glass Part 2 – Thin Film Solar Panels...

From efficiency upgrades, advanced capabilities of solar equipment, to massive improvements in the storage of energy, there is so much that the field of solar power is moving towards in terms of innovations. In this NEW series, we discuss a few of the most interesting topics in solar technology innovation. Be sure to stay tuned to catch all the instalments! Part 1 – Solar Glass Part 2 – Thin Film Solar Panels...

What are the latest advancements in the solar industry? We’re answering this question in our NEW series as we discuss recent innovations and developments within solar technology. In this article, we introduce you to Perovskite Solar Panels. Be sure to stay tuned to catch all the instalments! Part 1 – Solar Glass Part 2 – Thin Film Solar Panels...

Solar technology is constantly evolving. Pioneers in the industry have contributed a great deal in innovation, advancing what we think we know about solar technology, into so much more! In this NEW series, we discuss a few of the most interesting topics in solar technology innovation. Be sure to stay tuned to catch all the instalments! Part 1 – Solar Glass Part 2 – Thin Film Solar Panels Among the many i...