Preventive maintenance schemes for Grid-connected Solar Systems, regardless of the total installed power, are essential as means of ensuring their correct/uninterruptible operation and optimal performance. They typically include the following inspections: Inspection and cleaning of solar panels/modules, frameworks, fixings and wiring Inspection of inverters Inspection of mounting base & other metal components Inspection of grounding …
Category Archive: Green Energy Systems
May 31
Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics until 2016
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity continued its remarkable growth trend in 2011, even in the midst of a financial and economic crisis and even as the PV industry was enduring a period of consolidation. As they have for the past decade, PV markets again grew faster than anyone had expected both in Europe and around the …
May 30
On Line Energy Management Strategy of an Off-Grid Hybrid Power Generation System
Authors: Spyros Voutetakis (1), Chrysovalantou Ziogou (1), Dimitris Ipsakis (1), Fotis Stergiopoulos (1,3), Simira Papadopoulou (1,3), Costas Elmasides (2) Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute (C.P.E.R.I.), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CE.R.T.H.), P.O. Box 60361, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece Systems Sunlight S.A., Neo Olvio, 67200 Xanthi, Greece Department of Automation, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (ATEITH), P.O. Box …
Apr 02
A brief introduction into LED Lighting Technology (Case Study – LED Street Lights)
Definition LED stands for “Light-Emitting Diode” and is an electronic device that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. Typical Applications Street lights | replacing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights Outdoor peripheral lighting, streets & pathways, parks & gardens Flood lights | replacing halogen or HPS lights Outdoor peripheral lighting, signs, …
Mar 22
Autonomous Power Supply Systems (Case Study – Telecom)
Having a dynamic international presence in the energy storage and power supply sectors, we have developed since 1998 a robust knowhow in designing, installing and supporting Autonomous Power Supply Systems (APS). Our long lasting experience in various projects worldwide enables us to provide customized turn-key solutions, always aiming at the uninterruptible and continuous power supply of your …