• December 14. 2021

Solar racking systems or solar panel brackets are used to support solar panels on any surface, usually installed on the roof or directly on the ground. Roof support systems are generally more economical because they can use the structural support of the existing roof. However, ground-mounted systems are easier to maintain, and working on the roof can be less safe than working on the ground. Types ...

• December 29. 2021

A Chinese photovoltaic mounting system supplier has developed a structure for floating photovoltaic installations that is said to withstand extremely low temperatures, and can withstand a wind load of 42 meters per second and a snow load of 1 kilonewton per square meter. The facility uses the MRac G4N installation structure for construction, and its basic version can carry solar panels placed in t...

• January 10. 2022

To achieve the outcomes of the Paris Agreement, India has committed to obtain 40% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. As the country’s installed renewable energy capacity surpassed the 40% mark in November 2021 itself. Solar is leading India's energy transition, contributing up to 100 GW. As of November 30, 2021, India ranked sixth globally in terms of installed solar capacit...

• January 20. 2022

Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia have defined a series of fire safety measures that solar installers should follow when deploying residential rooftop PV systems. "Incorrect installation practices have been identified as a common factor contributing to fire hazards in photovoltaics," said the study's corresponding author. "This human error can be due to unintentional behavior or deliberat...

• January 25. 2022

Canadian Premium Sand has revealed that it plans to build a solar glass factory in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The company said Selkirk was identified as the preferred location after an extensive evaluation of possible locations in Canada and the United States. The small city reportedly provides Canadian Premium Sand's high-grade silica sand quarry near Seymourville, with ample supply of natural ga...

• February 14. 2022

The global solar photovoltaic installations market (PV) was valued at USD 140 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 550 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of approximately 18.5% Global Solar Photovoltaic Installation Market (PV) by Technology, Grid Type, End-use, and Region. Based on technology, the global solar photovoltaic devices market (PV) is segmented into thin film, crystalline silic...

• March 03. 2022

The Tesla Solar Roof takes solar panels from a popular alternative energy provider and has them specially processed to make them an effective roofing material. Solar panel mounting systems are often referred to as photovoltaic (PV) systems. The technology utilizes sunlight instead of heat that comes into contact with the panel and converts it into direct current (DC). Tesla's Building Integrated P...

• March 23. 2022

Ground-mounted solar panels are typically installed in mostly flat, open fields, especially in utility-scale projects. Certain solar markets have naturally flat land, which makes installation simpler, but flat terrain is not always an option. Solar sites in mountainous countries or hilly areas can undergo civil engineering to provide flat ground for installation. However, levelling the land can al...

• April 13. 2022

A bifacial solar panel is a bifacial energy factory that converts sunlight into electricity at its top and bottom. They differ from single-sided solar panels that use only one side for solar energy production. Bifacial panels are equipped with solar cells on the top and rear of the panel. They are usually single crystal, although polycrystalline can be used. Because they are so thin, they resemble...