Multi-junction solar cells are solar cells with more than one p–n junction. Each of these junctions is made of different semiconductor materials. Conventional solar PV cells comprise just one layer of semiconductor cells, each with one p-n junction. Yes, multi-junction cells are…
Are there solar panels suitable for high dust environments?
Yes, there are, and they are called self-cleaning panels. We all know that the high solar radiation in deserts makes them suitable for installing solar panels. But deserts are also dusty which does not bode well for solar panels. Did…
How effective are Bifacial panels for solar PV in deserts and water-based applications?
In desert sands, snowy surfaces as well as on water, a considerable portion of sunlight is reflected back. If a single-faced solar panel is used in such places, a significant portion of sunlight is just lost. Today, there are solar…
What are Li-Fi solar panels and how do they work?
Just like Wi-Fi, Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a high-speed wireless communication technology. Instead of using radio frequency, light is the medium of transmission. Harald Haas, the person who coined the term ’Li-Fi’, has demonstrated how solar cells can receive data…
Are solar panels on greenhouses a good idea?
Greenhouse is a building with a roof and sides made of glass or polycarbonate sheets, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection. In the case of solar-powered greenhouse projects, the roof is used to place PV panels for…
Will colored solar panels improve the attractiveness of solar PV?
Often, solar customers hesitate to go solar due to the visual impact typical blue or black panels could have over their home or building rooftop. The claim is that the panels just didn’t go well with the roof or was…
What are the don’ts while choosing a solar EPC?
In order to safeguard from choosing a bad EPC for your solar installation, following the three criteria mentioned below is crucial. Do not go for lowest cost EPC –It is likely you will end up with the lowest quality solar…
What are the different kinds of solar EPCs?
Based on the installation type, EPCs can be categorized into rooftop or ground-mounted EPCs. Let’s take a look at the number and sizes at which they typically operate. Rooftop solar EPCs can be operate in residential installations (1–25 KW), or commercial…
What could be some of the consequences of going for a poor quality solar EPC?
All solar EPCs look the same in the beginning. Most of them seem to be the same even during the power plant implementation. It is when the power plant starts operating that you see how a poor quality EPC has…
What difference can a solar EPC’s skill in engineering design bring to the power plant?
A good design is an important part of solar power plants. In fact, many estimates have shown that a small percentage of extra time and cost spent on design could result in a disproportionate percentage increase in returns from the…
