Basic requirements for the location of solar panels

When installing any SPP, the competent connection of the solar battery and its high nominal efficiency do not yet guarantee large volumes of output. This is due to the physical and technical features of photovoltaics, the efficiency of which directly depends on the position of the panels relative to the sun. To achieve the maximum …

Organic solar cells: advantages, materials and perspectives

Modern organic solar cells are an example of one of the most promising technologies for converting solar energy. The main areas where it is used today are consumer electronics, residential and commercial sectors, and the defense industry. Experts predict that the market size of such photovoltaics in 2021 will amount to more than 2.5 billion …

What is the service life of solar panels and other components of solar power plants

Any SPP consists of several basic pieces of equipment, each of which has its own service life. It depends on the type of solar panels, inverter, controller and battery, as well as their operating conditions. The most expensive models are distinguished by the maximum durability. For this reason, the purchase of a kit is always …

How to protect solar panels from lightning and grid overvoltage?

More and more people are thinking about installing their own solar mini-power plant. The location of photovoltaic modules is usually the roof of a house or a personal plot. And since sudden surges in voltage can lead to the failure of the solar battery, the system will need reliable protection against thunderstorms and high-voltage atmospheric …

How to visually assess the quality of a solar panel

Typically, dramatic cost savings are achieved through the use of cheap materials and savings in factory final inspection procedures. Unfortunately, some internal defects cannot be detected without special equipment. But most of the obvious signs of poor quality are easily detected even with a superficial visual examination. How to visually check a solar panel for …

How solar panels work

Nowadays, almost everyone can collect and get at their disposal their own independent source of electricity on solar panels (in the scientific literature they are called photovoltaic panels). Over time, expensive equipment is compensated by the ability to receive free electricity. It is important that solar panels are an environmentally friendly source of energy. In …