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Photovoltaics - trendsetting technology with potential

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Pete Porter
Photovoltaics - trendsetting technology with potential

Everyone is talking about climate change and its global effects. Alternative and environmentally friendly technologies are in demand. Photovoltaics continues to gain ground as a supplier of electricity. Advantages are low consumption of resources in the production and preservation of nature when operating a photovoltaic system.

 

Photovoltaics for a wide range of applications

Basically, the areas of application can be divided into grid-connected systems and so-called island systems. In the case of grid-connected systems, the electricity generated is fed into the public grid. This is then available as an environmentally friendly component in the electricity mix of fossil and renewable energy sources. The island solution aims to cover one's own energy consumption, for example that of a private home. Isolated island solutions include systems that supply consumers with energy independently of the power grid. Well-known examples are solar lights, parking ticket machines, watches, but also mobile solutions for camping and leisure.

 

Photovoltaics as a supplier of renewable energy

It is estimated that the earth will run out of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and crude oil in the medium term. The supply of uranium for the controversial nuclear power plants is also limited. However, the sun will continue to supply our earth with life-giving light and heat for at least five billion years. The increased use of photovoltaics is therefore the logical conclusion.

The advantages speak for themselves.

  • Direct conversion of solar energy into electricity
  • Resource-saving production of solar modules
  • Minimal land required for the construction of the plants
  • None or only minimal interference with nature
  • Relatively low acquisition costs through improved technologies
  • Long service life over decades and low maintenance

 

 

 

 

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