• August 24. 2022

An international research team has developed a cubic luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) photovoltaic device that can be assembled into a mosaic configuration for applications in urban environments. The best performing device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 11.6%. A Dutch-Australian research team has developed a 1 cm3 luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) device equipped with 20% efficie...

• September 21. 2022

A solar carport is a covered parking area with a canopy made of photovoltaic panels. Sometimes these carports are designed for a single parking space - such as in a residential driveway. Other times, they may be strung together to cover an entire commercial parking lot. A solar carport is essentially a higher ground mounted solar panel system. They are simply lifted high enough so that the vehicle...

• September 28. 2022

The photovoltaic off-grid power generation system is generally composed of a photovoltaic array composed of solar cell components, a solar controller, an inverter, a battery bank, and a load. The photovoltaic array converts solar energy into electric energy under the condition of light, and supplies power to the load through the solar controller, inverter (or inverter integrated machine), and char...

• December 01. 2022

Solar inverters, also known as power regulators and power conditioners, are an essential part of photovoltaic solar power generation systems. The main function of the photovoltaic inverter is to convert the direct current generated by the solar panel into the alternating current used by household appliances. All the electricity generated by the solar panel must be processed by the inverter before ...

• December 26. 2022

There are three basic types of solar power systems: grid-tied solar power systems, off-grid solar power systems, and backup power systems. Grid-tied Solar Power System Grid-tied solar power system is the most common type of solar power system and the most cost-effective solar power system.It is a solar power system connected to the home and traditional electric utility grids. This type of solar po...

• March 10. 2023

Some solar photovoltaic panels have a frameless design, with the cells sandwiched between two pieces of glass, while other, more flexible designs use polymers to protect the electronics. But for all other solar panels with a frame, it's likely to be made of aluminum. There is now a growing momentum to use other framing material options for environmental and practical reasons. Steel is one of them....

• April 14. 2023

Adoption of solar energy has become easier and more common across the globe. The International Energy Agency predicts that global solar PV capacity will nearly triple between 2022 and 2027, making it the world's largest source of electricity generation. Inflation Reduction Act Despite the enormous benefits of solar power, implementation is not always seamless. Sometimes developers can foresee comm...

• April 19. 2023

A solar inverter is an essential component in a solar system. So how to choose a suitable solar inverter? here we come to find out. 1. Understand the commonly used solar inverters It is essential to understand the different types of solar inverters and how they work. Generally speaking, solar inverters on the market are mainly divided into three types: grid-connected, off-grid and hybrid. 2. Compa...

• July 05. 2023

A new study details how floating photovoltaics affect wind flow and irradiance in a lake, and the effect on water temperature at different depths. However, the authors say more research is needed on how to design systems to maximize the benefits of the water bodies themselves. A team of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the University of Freiburg evaluated ...