Solar Power Plants

Introduction
Photovoltaics (PV) has been applied for small and medium-sized
applications, from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to the
PV power plant generating Mega Watts of power.

PVs turn sun’s photons to create an electrical charge. Several modules,
linked together and connected to an inverter, produce direct current
(DC) which then is converted into alternate current (AC). The system is
connected to the local electric grid and feeds in the electricity
produced by PVs. The on-grid PV installations differ from small
installations of only a few KW power for residential houses to
large-scale Megawatt plants. A variety of solar PV devices/systems have
been developed for different applications to match their increasing
popularity.

Today, through photovoltaic technology Solar Energy can provide power to
water pumping, lighting, electrified livestock fencing,
telecommunications and many other applications. PV is used in a number
of ways, basically to provide electricity to homes which may or may not
be connected to the power grid.

Applications

  • PV Power Plants
  • Building Integrated Power Plants
  • PV in stand alone devices

Building Integrated
Photovoltaic

BIPV (Building Integrated PhotoVoltaics) is a custom PV installation,
built into the facade of the building or the roof. The PV generator is
also the surface building material. The cells used for BIPV can also be
translucent or semi-translucent so that light still can enter the
building. BIPV is for customers who value environmental pioneering and
wish to contribute to building a brighter future through renewable
sources.

BIPV is of most use to customers who wish to add another element of
design to their building, using the otherwise non-generating surface to
generate electricity from the sun. It is both a stylish marketing tool
to reach your customers who value environmental stewardship and a way to
contribute to building a brighter future through generating electricity
from renewable sources.