Solar power plants are graded based on mostly two indices, CUF (Capacity Utilisation Factor ) and PR(Performance Ratio). The yield from the power plant is reflected in these metrics. Let’s discuss the CUF in this section. Before that, we must…
Super Big List of Solar Power Facts
Super Big List of Solar Power Facts Here’s a super big list of solar power facts, listed under prominent categories. Solar Panels Solar panels can be classified into crystalline (monocrystalline and polycrystalline) and thin-film panels. In 2015, polycrystalline panels account for over 70% of…
What is the significance of adopting a superior monitoring solution for your solar plant?
For most customers, a solar inverter’s basic display is informative enough. It is easy to access—right on the front of the inverter — and displays the basic monitoring parameters, which typically includes instantaneous power output, daily energy production, and…
What is the relevance of building-integrated photovoltaics in the current solar market?
Building-integrated photovoltaics or BIPVs have emerged over the years as a solution to make buildings energy efficient. BIPVs replace traditional roofing materials used on buildings. This thin-film PV technology relies on novel manufacturing methods. To make the materials, the active material…
Can solar panels look attractive?
While selecting solar panels for your rooftop, most of the emphasis is on aspects like capacity, cost economics, returns etc. For many rooftop owners, putting up solar panels is also a matter of pride and reputation. And what better way…
Why are rooftop customers keen on putting up solar panels over elevated structures?
Often it happens that you wish to put up solar panels on your rooftop but don’t want the entire space to be taken up by them. It is exactly due to this that many residences and commercial establishments are interested…
How beneficial are solar panels on parking lots?
Solar canopies over parking lots have emerged as an innovative solution for many business enterprises, hospitals, retail stores etc. to go solar. Solar carport solutions can be offered to a customer with a pre-existing carport structure as well as customized…
Will solar with battery storage disrupt the solar power market?
Is it a good idea to go for hybrid inverters for your rooftop solar solution?
Can rooftop solar plants also deploy solar trackers like the ground-mounted solar farms?
In ground-mounted plants, solar trackers are very common and help direct the solar panels along the direction of the sun thereby increasing production while reducing LCOE over its lifetime. But, why are solar trackers on rooftops very rare? Solar rooftop…