Solar photovoltaic installations without batteries are characterised by minimal maintenance requirements. However, it is advisable to periodically clean the surface of the solar panels. Dirt accumulated on the surface of the solar panels can significantly reduce the energy production of the installation. In the worst case, the impact can be up to 6% loss of […]
Is it advisable to change the contracted power of your electricity supply when installing solar panels?
When we install photovoltaic solar panels we get an energy saving that can change the electrical power needed to use our appliances. In this article we talk about this topic and the advantages of solar energy. Is it recommended to change the contracted power of electricity? Last April happened a record price for the […]
How to calculate YOUR self-consumption photovoltaic system
If you are interested in solar energy to save on your electric bill but don’t know where to start, welcome. We will explain in a few simple steps how to find out which installation you need for your home. Attention: The current regulations allow you to compensate for the surpluses of your solar installation that […]
Solar Panels in Spain: facts, tariffs, development, financing
With 2,500 hours of sunshine per year and average radiation of 1,650 kWh/m², Spain has one of the highest natural potentials for the generation of solar energy in Europe. The above-average number of production hours and good infrastructure make the market attractive. Development After the Spanish government suspended the feed-in tariffs in 2013 in response […]
Challenges in the PV industry
Expert opinion on the main questions for the PV industry future What challenges is the PV industry currently facing? The PV industry is one of the fastest-changing industries in the world. There are several challenges that PV would be facing in the closest future. Among them, there are 3 major challenges that need to be […]
Differences between battery types
There are currently several solar battery options for electrical energy storage that can be applied to solar photovoltaic installations. In essence, batteries have the ability to convert electrical energy into chemical energy so that it can be stored and then converted back into electrical energy when needed for consumption. In Spanish, batteries can also be […]
How do I know how many solar panels I need to charge the batteries?
In this section we will look at the necessary points to ensure a proper dimensioning of our solar kit. We will analyse the different aspects that will determine the durability of the equipment before we decide to move forward with the installation. In order to correctly size the necessary solar panels to charge the batteries […]
Top 3: Huawei, Sungrow and SMA. Spanish Power Electronics approaches the podium
In the solar industry there are a variety of manufacturers of solar inverters in both the utility segment and the residential and commercial market for self-consumption. Many are the brands with different prices, quality, and technology, but if something has remained constant in recent years in the design and manufacture of solar inverters are the […]
Coplanar or tilted structure?
Learning to select PV modules structures Performing the installation of solar panels can become a simple task if we have designed the system correctly and have provisioned ourselves with the necessary components. Once we have made the decision to install photovoltaic panels on our rooftop, we should consider when we are currently consuming energy in […]