Optimizing photovoltaic systems: Best practices for economic, technical key performance indicators
As the global solar energy industry grows, so does the need for accurate monitoring of performance and financial viability. The latest report by IEA PVPS Task 13, “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Economic and Technical KPIs,” provides a comprehensive framework to address this issue. This article explores the importance, methodologies, and applications of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with a focus on their role in optimizing PV systems.
String inverters best for partially shaded PV systems, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has released a technical report exploring innovations and challenges in optimizing the performance of partially shaded PV systems.
Lithuania bans remote Chinese access to solar, wind, storage devices
Lithuania has decided to tighten its cybersecurity laws, banning manufacturers from countries deemed national security threats, including China, from remotely accessing management systems of solar, wind, and storage facilities. The European Solar Manufacturing Council has backed the move.
Low-voltage energy storage inverter for residential solar
Solis S6-EH3P(8-15)K inverters for low-voltage residential energy storage integrate seamlessly with PV panels and diverse battery types, including lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.
India added 12.8 GW of solar capacity in H1 2024, says Mercom
India installed 12.8 GW of new solar capacity in the Jan-June period of 2024. This included 11.7 GW from large-scale solar projects (including 3.7 GW of off-site C&I projects) and more than 1.1 GW rooftop PV.
Understanding hybrid solar systems: A comprehensive guide
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the fundamentals of hybrid solar systems, their components, benefits, and how they compare to other solar power solutions.
Solplanet launches 350 kW solar inverter for large-scale PV installations in India
Solplanet has introduced its ASW350K-HT three-phase solar inverter with a power of 350 kW and maximum efficiency of 99.01 % for utility-scale PV projects.
SolarEdge unveils inverters for smaller solar projects
Israel-based inverter maker SolarEdge has unveiled its new TerraMax Inverter, which boasts 99% efficiency and enables 200% DC oversizing. It features an integrated night-time PID rectifier and is paired with the company’s H1300 Power Optimizers.
Solis unveils new hybrid and grid-tied PV inverters in India
Solis has introduced its 8kW, 15kW, and 50kW high-power hybrid PV inverters, which offer robust energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial use. It also unveiled its 3kW, 5kW, 150kW, and 350kW grid-tied inverters, tailored for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
Livguard unveils high-frequency solar inverters at REI Expo 2024
Livguard has launched its high-frequency solar inverters that are compact, lightweight, and low-noise.
