What is PID (Potential Induced Degradation)? Potential induced degradation (also called PID) is a performance degradation in crystalline solar PV modules, induced by potential (voltage). This effect may cause power loss in the power rating of a solar panel by up to 40 percent. The cause of the harmful leakage currents, besides the structure of the solar cell, [...]
When it comes to solar panel systems, two of the most popular inverter types are the solar string inverter and the central inverter. Both have their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to design, cost, and efficiency. Knowing these differences can help you make an informed decision that best fits your energy needs. This article [...]
Technology Monocrystalline Polycrystalline / Multicrystalline Image Solar cell image Visual identification Monocrystalline solar panels are quite easily recognizable by an external even coloring and uniform look and usually a black or deep dark blue color of the solar cells. Further they usually have the small cut on the corners of the solar cells resulting in [...]
Understanding the difference between AC and DC is important for solar energy. For photovoltaic technology to be used in our businesses, offices, and industrial areas it must be converted from direct (DC) to alternating current. Depending on the system and application, it may be better to use DC directly instead of converting to an AC [...]
Preamble Solar technology is gaining popularity in many applications such as Rooftop systems, power plants, pumping systems, street lighting systems, etc. One of the important aspects to be kept in mind is the continuous maintenance of the system. An important point is the regular cleaning of solar panels. The solar panel has a toughened [...]
One of the popular and widespread applications of solar photovoltaic technology is in pumping application. The beauty of this application is that it allows anyone located in any corner of the world to be able to pump water either from ground or rivers, dams, other sources. Solar pumping may be used for irrigation, drinking [...]