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Keep the solar inverters under shade. Also make enough space on the four sides of the inverter to prevent heat accumulation.
Keep the solar inverters under shade. Also make enough space on the four sides of the inverter to prevent heat accumulation.
See lessKnowing the wind patterns and wind data can help in tailor-made desing of rooftop solar. It is because cyclone prone areas and areas with high wind chances, need to take special measures when it comes to the quality of the mounting structure, alignment of the solar panels, angle of the system to makRead more
Knowing the wind patterns and wind data can help in tailor-made desing of rooftop solar. It is because cyclone prone areas and areas with high wind chances, need to take special measures when it comes to the quality of the mounting structure, alignment of the solar panels, angle of the system to make it strong enough to fight against strong wind.
See lessIt is recommended to use soft water to clean your solar panels to avoid any damage. Avoid using tap water if the TDS is higher.
It is recommended to use soft water to clean your solar panels to avoid any damage. Avoid using tap water if the TDS is higher.
See lessYes. You can use non-abrasive soft clothes or duster to clean the solar panels to remove upper layer dust. Try to do it in an interval of 5-7 days, based on the dust levels to avoid unecessary wearing chances. You can use water for clearning twice a month to remove hard to remove layers of dust withRead more
Yes. You can use non-abrasive soft clothes or duster to clean the solar panels to remove upper layer dust. Try to do it in an interval of 5-7 days, based on the dust levels to avoid unecessary wearing chances. You can use water for clearning twice a month to remove hard to remove layers of dust with the help of soft-bristle brushes. Keep it mind not to use high pressure water.
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If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things- 1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades. 2. You can also opt for highly effiRead more
If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things-
1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades.
2. You can also opt for highly efficient solar modules to maximise generation from the same area.
3. Enhancing the reflectivity of surrounding areas, such as using light-colored pavements or walls, further boosts energy capture.
To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information: The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW) The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation) Just multiply your system size by the peak sunRead more
To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information:
The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW)
The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation)
Just multiply your system size by the peak sunlight hours to get the theoretical daily generation.
For example, if you have a 3 kW system and your area gets 5 hours of good sunlight daily, then:
3 kW × 5 hours = 15 units (kWh) per day (theoretical)
However, in real-world conditions, solar systems usually operate at about 78% to 80% efficiency due to energy losses (from wiring, inverter, dust on panels, etc.).
So, you can expect around 20% less generation than the theoretical figure.
Using the example above, the actual generation would be about:
Most inverter makers allow real-time monitoring of rooftop solar performance through their authorised mobile app. For this the inverter needs to be connected either with a wifi or through a GSM system. This empowers the users to track every day generation, monthly and yearly generation, average saviRead more
Most inverter makers allow real-time monitoring of rooftop solar performance through their authorised mobile app. For this the inverter needs to be connected either with a wifi or through a GSM system. This empowers the users to track every day generation, monthly and yearly generation, average savings, carbon dioxide emissions reduced among others. This also alerts the users in case any malfunction is reported on the system through the mobile even if the person is not there near the project site.
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