Renewable Energy
Low voltage ride through in grid connected hybrid renewable energy systems
Researches so far shows that, by 2020, around 20% of the total energy production worldwide will be generated from renewable energy. But the major problem with the standalone system is… Read more
Jun 02, 2017 | By sajna soman
Solar Power
3 Photovoltaic Installation Terms To Be Familiar With
In order to understand a photovoltaic (PV) installation and its components we must be familiar with the following terms: Standard Test Conditions (STC) PV modules PV string and Array The… Read more
Sep 26, 2014 | By Erin Ndrio
Solar Power
Calculation Example of Small Photovoltaic (PV) Residential Stand-Alone System
– Array Size: 10, 12-volt, 51-watt modules; Isc= 3.25 amps, Voc= 20.7 volts – Batteries: 800 amp-hours at 12 volts – Loads: 5 amps DC and 500-watt inverterwith 90% efficiency…. Read more
Jul 12, 2013 | By Edvard
Renewable Energy
Fossil fuels are almost gone… Solar Energy? Hell Yes!!
Solar energy is not a finite resource as fossil fuels are. While the sun is up there it constantly produces all the energy we can use. While not maintenance free,… Read more
Feb 17, 2012 | By Edvard
Renewable Energy
Solar energy is free, but what does it really cost?
“Solar energy is free, but it’s not cheap” best sums up the major hurdle for the solar industry. There are no technical obstacles per se to developing solar energy systems,… Read more
Feb 13, 2012 | By Edvard
Renewable Energy
Photovoltaic End-Use Application Markets
Photovoltaic markets can be classified based on the end-use application of the technology. The most common PV projects are off-grid applications. Water pumping also represents an important application of PV,… Read more
Jan 04, 2012 | By Edvard
Solar Power
How solar collectors works?
Solar energy (solar radiation) is collected by the solar collector’s absorber plates. Selective coatings are often applied to the absorber plates to improve the overall collection efficiency. A thermal fluid… Read more
Sep 26, 2011 | By Edvard
Environment
Want to live and use energy on Mars? Why not?
The problem of energy accessibility and production on Mars is one of the three main challenges for the upcoming colonisation of the red planet. The energetic potential on its turn… Read more
Sep 17, 2011 | By Edvard
Solar Power
Solar Panels and Feed-in Tariffs – The Intricacies of Solar Power
At its most basic, Solar Power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity; either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). CSP systems use a combination… Read more
Jul 25, 2011 | By carlor10
Solar Power
Long history of solar energy
As with hydropower, solar energy has a long history. Many pre-historic cultures used it to warm their dwellings, dry their clothes, and cure their food. The importance of solar energy… Read more
Jul 10, 2011 | By Edvard
News
New download! Easy calculate size of solar panels!
For the purposes of this guide, we are assuming that the solar energy generated by the panels will be stored in a battery or number of batteries. The basic principle… Read more
Jun 28, 2011 | By Edvard
Renewable Energy
Stand-Alone PV Systems
Stand-alone PV (photovoltaic) systems are used when it is impractical to connect to the utility grid. Common standalone systems include PV-powered fans, water pumping systems, portable highway signs, and power… Read more
Jun 08, 2011 | By Edvard
Solar Power
Overview of solar panel types
There are three common technologies used in solar panels, all of which are based on the common element silicon, which makes up a large proportion of the earth. Monocrystalline cells… Read more
Apr 25, 2011 | By Edvard
Low Voltage
Surge protection of cells and inverter – DC side
Providing power with photovoltaic solar panels is tremendously interesting in the context of renewable energy sources, as regards economical LV photovoltaic systems connected to the public electricity network. Because of… Read more
Mar 17, 2011 | By Edvard
Solar Power
What Do You Need To Know When Connecting Solar Electric System to the Utility Grid
In the past, most homes with solar electric systems were not connected to the local utility grid. It made sense to install solar electric systems in areas without easy assess… Read more
Feb 28, 2011 | By Edvard
