IoT Based Smart Solar Panel Monitoring – The Future of Energy Generation
In this contemporary world, electricity has become an essential part of life. With each passing year, the power usage of every household has increased threefold as compared to the energy resources. In order to accommodate these surging needs, people are switching to a [...]
Understanding LID (Light Induced Degradation) and its effects on solar panels
The first thing solar investors look into PV models is outdoor reliability and efficiency. Since the panels are installed outdoors, the ability to withstand harsh weather conditions and the potential to perform are significant indicators of quality panels. A solid understanding of the [...]
Significance of increasing size of mono-crystalline wafers in modules
In the hyper-competitive world of the solar industry, manufacturers are always on the lookout for better performing raw materials and technology that can accelerate power output. Performance is something that gives them a competitive edge on other players. The last decade has seen [...]
Certifications for solar PV inverters and their importance
The solar industry has grown manifold in the last few years, so much so that it is now being deployed in commercial and utility-scale projects. But, to build robust solar infrastructure – the products and components should fulfil the perimeters laid down by [...]
Solar String inverters are better for utility-scale solar plants and industrial solar projects
If you are a solar investor, a system designer or a solar architect, the question of choosing the right inverter for your solar installation must have crossed your mind several times. As it is one of the integral decisions of your investment. If [...]
Understanding the degradation phenomenon in solar panels
Some things get better as they age, but there are also things which get deteriorated as they have a finite life span i.e. the machinery and electronic devices. Even the extravagant investments like houses, farms and solar bear the brunt of time. So, [...]
Multi-busbar solar cells: High performance with low silver consumption
The ongoing demand for high-performance solar panels at a reasonable cost makes solar companies experiment with the structure of solar cells and tweak the module design. To improve the efficiency of the overall module, solar manufacturers optimize not just the solar cell but [...]
Understanding Potential Induced Degradation (PID) and ways to mitigate it
With every passing decade, the solar PV industry has grown exponentially and so is the solar capacity of countries worldwide. Because of the massive solar adoption, the standards set by industry are being ignored by the installers. Solar manufacturers are compromising quality to [...]
Solar Water Pumps for Agriculture: Making a Sustainable Impact with Novergy
Agriculture is one of the most significant pillars of the Indian economy, contributing 18% to India's GDP and providing employment to 50% of the country's workforce. Over the years, the Indian agriculture industry has undergone a significant transformation with technological advancements, irrigation infrastructure, [...]
These 5 things make solar lights better than traditional lights
With the enormous adoption of solar energy in the last two decades, the conversion efficiency of photovoltaics has also improved year by year – from 5% in 1945 to more than 21% in the year 2020. Solar energy further brought a huge transition [...]