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Unveiling Bifacial Solar Modules: Optimal Row Spacing for Maximum Efficiency In the realm of renewable energy, innovation knows no bounds. Bifacial solar modules have emerged as a revolutionary technology, capturing sunlight not only from the front but also from the rear side. This dance with sunlight, however, requires a carefully choreographed row spacing strategy to unlock its full potential. Bifacial's Radiant Symphony: Bifacial solar panels transcend traditional photovoltaics by embracing both direct sunlight and its reflected glory. This innovative approach maximizes energy capture and opens a new chapter in solar efficiency. The Dance of Row Spacing: Amid this solar innovation, the distance between rows takes center stage. Row spacing plays a crucial role in determining the overall energy yield of bifacial panels. It's the secret to harnessing the power of reflected light and enhancing energy production. Striking the Perfect Chord: Row spacing isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Terrain, tilt angle, albedo (surface reflectivity), and module height are the notes in this intricate composition. Wider gaps capture more rear-side light but occupy more land, while narrower gaps optimize land use but may compromise energy output. Precision Through Simulation: Advanced solar simulations guide this delicate dance. These models consider geographical location, local weather, and energy requirements. This data-driven approach ensures row spacing aligns perfectly with the site's unique features, optimizing energy efficiency and land utilization. Unleashing Bifacial's Brilliance: Bifacial solar modules and optimal row spacing form a dynamic partnership. The panels gracefully capture direct sunlight and embrace its reflected counterpart. Row spacing orchestrates this performance, ensuring no photon of sunlight goes to waste. Paving the Sustainable Path: As solar technology evolves, bifacial modules and precise row spacing exemplify human ingenuity. This partnership not only boosts energy output but also paints a greener future. Our decisions today sculpt tomorrow's energy landscape. Imagine a solar farm as a stage where panels and sunlight perform an intricate dance. This partnership speaks of innovation, sustainability, and a future illuminated by clean, efficient energy. #SolarInnovation #BifacialEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #OptimalRowSpacing #SustainableFuture

Happy Monday! Welcome back to your "Monday Energy Espresso" — a quick sip of the freshest, most impactful developments in the world of sustainable energy and technology. This week, we're spotlighting innovations from microgrids to renewable natural gas. Coming to you today from HANNOVER MESSE: 🌱 A $440 million investment launches the construction of a food waste-to-RNG facility in #Linden, NJ. Upon completion, this facility is expected to process hundreds of thousands of tons of organic waste annually. The project not only reduces #emissions but also offers an important #wastemanagement solution. 🍴 SolMicroGrid energizes a Chick-fil-A Restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA, with a #microgrid system that integrates #solar energy, #gas and #batteries. This system is designed to provide energy independence and #reliability to the restaurant, reduce #costs and #emissions. 🌞 Construction starts on a solar microgrid for a Northern California tribal community (Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians). This project aims to deliver a reliable power source to over 200 homes and critical community facilities, ensuring uninterrupted service even during grid failures. The #microgrid when completed will include 5 MW of #solar capacity along with 15 MWh of long duration #energystorage with an 18-hour duration. The project was funded in part by a $32 million grant from the California Energy Commission. 🔋 The #Montezuma microgrid project, a partnership between Iowa State University and the community-owned @Montezuma Light & Power, will develop a microgrid that will include 2.5 megawatt solar arrays and 1.5 megawatt-hour battery storage systems to power 706 residential homes, 201 commercial buildings, and two industries facilities. By replacing aging substations, load monitoring, and control systems, it is expected that energy costs will drop by approximately 18%. 💡 Ivy Energy's recent $18 million Series A funding will help facilitate better monetization and accelerate the deployment of onsite solar systems across multi-tenant properties. Congrats to the team!! Awesome to see projects and updates combining operational, cost and sustainable benefits. What caught your eye this week? VECKTA #energytransition #platform

One small step for renewable energy, one giant leap for mother earth. Jollibee takes the initiative for adapting solar as its source of clean, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly energy. In the realm of sustainability, every action, no matter how small, holds the potential to ignite significant change. Imagine a world where every small commercial enterprise embraces solar energy as its preferred choice of power. The implications for Mother Earth are profound. Indeed, the impact of small businesses transitioning to solar energy extends far beyond their own walls. It reverberates through communities, inspiring others to follow suit and fostering a culture of sustainability that knows no bounds. https://lnkd.in/g3aR9E-y

Leading the way in renewable energy: our Earth Day pledge to nature 🌍🔋 🌿🔆 At Crealis, we're investing in renewable natural resources to meet part of our production energy needs. Our commitment is clear: harnessing solar, geothermal, and green energy sources, we're shaping a more sustainable future, one watt at a time. 👀 Let's take a closer look at some of our production sites leading the charge towards a greener future: • ENOPLASTIC, located in Bodio Lomnago (Italy) utilizes solar panels, accounting for approximately 8 to 10% of their energy production. • Supercap Italy has integrated solar panels on its new building, contributing around 4% to its energy consumption. The upcoming Supercap North American plant in Mexico will also be equipped with solar panels. • Since the end of 2023, Maverick Enterprise has been using solar panels at its Fairfield facility in California (USA) enabling a shift of 60% of its electricity production to renewable sources. Additionally, the Ukiah plant in California, relies on 50% geothermal energy and 41% energy from low-emission or "carbon-free" sources such as hydroelectric power. • RIVERCAP has invested in solar panels for its Lapuebla de Labarca facility in Rioja (Spain) supplying approximately 10% of its energy consumption. #Crealis #Crealisgroup #sustainability #excellence #leadership #passion #creativity #packaging #design #packagingdesign #spiritspackaging #winepackaging #packagingsolutions #closuresolutions #wine #spirits #wineandspirits #beverageindustry #begreen #green #earthday #sustainability #sustainable #engagement

🌞 Exciting news: Atlantic Grupa Launches Its Largest Solar Power Plant at Donat Production Site in Rogaška Slatina! 🌞 🌍 Sustainability in Action: ✔ Our solar power plant will harness the power of the sun to fill every third bottle of Donat with clean, renewable energy. ✔ With an installed capacity of 974 kWp, it will annually produce 1.01 GWh, equivalent to powering around 350 households or a small village. ✔ We've even installed two electric vehicle charging stations on-site, running on solar energy. 💡 Enzo Smrekar, our Vice President, shared that sustainability has been at the core of our strategy for over a decade. Our investment in this solar power plant is a step toward energy independence, cost optimization, and environmental preservation. 💡 Darja Terzan, our Executive Director, emphasized that for 115 years, Donat, with its beneficial, clinically proven effects, has been captivating people both domestically and worldwide. We are confident that with responsible use of this natural resource and a professional approach, we will continue to help individuals discover and maintain a healthy, responsible, and vibrant lifestyle for many more years to come. Donat's source in Rogaška Slatina is a natural wonder with a unique mineral composition, and by using solar energy to produce Donat, we're not only dedicated to responsible resource management and minimizing environmental impacts during its capture but also giving back to nature. Our dedication to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and public health drives our actions every day. Join us in supporting a greener, healthier future! 🌎💧 #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GreenTransition #Donat #AtlanticGrupa

Does your business have an energy strategy that lowers operational costs? Seriously, take a minute to check out the substantial cost savings and brand enhancement opportunities that solar energy offers to businesses. This is an investment that pays back multiple dividends, from reducing energy costs to boosting your corporate responsibility profile. Ideal for businesses in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia looking to make a sustainable shift. https://lnkd.in/djSFz5eh #Leadership #Sustainability #BusinessInnovation #SolarEnergy #EcoFriendly #BusinessGrowth #solarsavings #solarpower #solarenergy #CleanEnergy #solarbattery #powerwall #teslasolarroof #teslaenergy #enphase #MaxeonSolar #SPAN #EVCharger #renewableenergy #SolarForNonprofits #SustainableLiving #southcarolinasolar #northcarolinasolar #georgiasolar #virginiasolar #charlottencsolar #ashevillencsolar #atlantasolar #FireflySolar #GoSolar #StayLit

At STREAT HQ, home of our offices and Cromwell Cafe, we're proud that we've been able to reduce our energy carbon footprint by 85%, thanks to our rooftop solar panels and sourcing the rest of our electricity needs through 100% renewable electricity for our operations. As we shape our 2040 plan, we're tackling the challenge of eliminating the remaining 15% of our energy carbon footprint stemming from gas usage, moving towards achieving net-zero emissions. Our ultimate goal? Once net-zero we'd love to aim to produce more renewables than we consume. But this goal poses significant complexities, particularly as gas is integral to our coffee roasting and kitchen operations. Transitioning to electricity is not only costly for a not-for-profit but also requires adjustments in our kitchen processes and equipment. To navigate this challenge, we're reaching out to skilled volunteers who can lend their expertise in researching the best solutions. We need insights into equipment options, the conversion process to electricity, and impactful interim measures to offset our carbon footprint. 🌱 If you possess knowledge and experience in transitioning from gas to electricity within the hospitality sector and are willing to volunteer your time to help us chart our path forward, we'd greatly appreciate your input. Drop a comment below or reach out to greenteam@streat.com.au to get involved! #2040PlanetPlan #goingdeepershadesofgreen #renewables #convertingtoelectricity

I expect there will be a considerable number of investors intrigued by this post... British solar innovator Naked Energy Ltd is on a mission to raise £30 million in funding to accelerate the shift to clean energy and make heating greener. They've already got support from big names like Barclays, Nesta, and ELM Companies. Naked Energy's technology focuses on tackling the challenge of decarbonizing heat, a major part of global energy consumption currently reliant on fossil fuels. Their solar heat systems are highly efficient and eco-friendly, making them four times better at cutting CO2 emissions compared to regular solar panels. With projects across the UK, Europe, and the US, Naked Energy is poised to be a leader in the growing solar heat market. They're calling on impact-driven investors to join them on this green energy journey. Christophe Williams, the CEO, is excited about the future: "We're committed to helping businesses and communities move away from natural gas and embrace renewable energy. The world is shifting towards greener investments, and we're eager to play our part in making energy cleaner and better for everyone." Congrats to all the team at Naked Energy ! #solarthermal #fundinground #pvt

Optigrün international AG, a market leader in Europe for green roof systems and buildings, and Solyco Solar AG, a leader in renewable energy, begin a promising partnership in the field of PV systems for green roofs. Within this collaboration, the innovative product SOLon will be marketed, which was developed by Solyco in close cooperation with Optigrün. The partnership brings together the knowledge and expertise of both companies to drive multifunctional roof use for sustainable urban development. The SOLon product is the result of intensive research and development by Solyco and was specifically designed for use on green roofs. Due to the vertical orientation and the bifaciality of the solar modules, there are two peaks in electricity production during the day. In the morning, as the sun rises, and in the afternoon, as the sun sinks and irradiates the backside. Optigrün green roofs simultaneously provide other benefits such as preservation of the natural water balance, an increase in biodiversity, compliance with discharge restrictions & reduction of the stormwater fee, as well as an increase in efficiency of the photovoltaic system due to lower surface temperatures and fine dust binding. The alliance between Solyco and Optigrün represents a forward-thinking and progressive combination of the advantages of photovoltaics and green roofs. With Solyco's experience in the solar energy industry and Optigrün's long-standing expertise in the field of green roofs and structures, both companies are ideally positioned to offer customers high-quality, sustainable and efficient solutions. #biosolar #greenroof #urbangreening #greeninfrastructure

Switzerland is turning the gap between train tracks into a ‘solar carpet’ A startup called Sun-Ways developed a mechanism that can turn unused space between train tracks into a long and narrow solar farm. BY ELISSAVETA M. BRANDON Solar power is key to a clean energy future, but many people don’t want large-scale solar farms in their backyard. In the U.S. alone, at least 75 solar farms were rejected last year, in large part because of their size and visual impact on the landscape. This predicament is the reason why floating solar farms are becoming increasingly popular, why California is covering some of its canals with solar panels, and why South Korea, France, Kenya, and others are elevating solar panels on stilts and growing vegetables underneath. But soon, countries racing to reach their net-zero goals could have another option to choose from, because a Swiss start-up called Sun-Ways has come up with the idea to slot solar panels in between train tracks. The panels would be installed (and uninstalled for maintenance) by a specially built train that would “unroll” them like a carpet. This would happen during the night, when fewer trains are running. Read on at https://lnkd.in/ewxcH_GT.