Since FSPV technology have just started getting tractions, accurate data related to project capital and operating cost are not disclosed in the public domain. Also at present, as there are a few projects that are installed and are in operation, Read more
FSPV design is similar to a conventional solar PV system except it requires a special arrangement to float on the water surface. The typical floating structure supports the PV arrays, inverters, combiner boxes, lighting arresters, etc. on a floating bed, Read more
India is known to have a large number of man-made reservoirs, which are used for a variety of purposes like irrigation, hydroelectric, water supply, navigation, etc. In fact, as on June 2019, the share of installed hydroelectric capacity stands at Read more
From early 2013, megawatt-scale FSPV plants started to appear in Japan and South Korea. Since then installations have increased many folds from few megawatt-peak (MWp) to more than 1300 MWp by the end of 2018. The technology is currently deployed Read more
The Wind and Solar plant developers had entered into a tariff war by quoting low rates which have now become an impediment to them. Little did they realize that, while willingly quoting such low rates in open auction will challenge Read more
The buildings sector accounts for about 76% of electricity use and 40% of all U. S. primary energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it essential to reduce energy consumption in buildings in order to meet national energy Read more
Proper maintenance ensures that solar system life is preserved for as long as possible and the original conditions of the system are sustained while compensating for normal wear and tear. Solar systems require little maintenance as compared to other electric Read more
Having a solar PV system requires one to conduct an annual inspection of the system, usually before summer. But in general, there are no costs incurred for wear and tear of materials, except the PV inverter with expected 10-15 years Read more
Accelerated depreciation is a method of depreciation used to depreciate the assets in a manner that greater deductions are allowed in the first few years. Accelerated depreciation can reduce costs during a company’s start up year. By increasing the deductions Read more
In general deviations in the system inclination between 0-45° are not counted as being problematic and can be compensated by the expansion of installed power by addition on solar panels or solar collectors (this applies particularly to the thermal solar Read more
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