Solar energy evolution
Solar energy in Ukraine is developing rapidly: the total installed capacity of commissioned solar power plants in 2017 exceeded 250 MW. For incomplete 2018, power has already more than doubled. But for long-term planning, investors need clear and stable rules of the game. Eight bills regulating the transition to auctions are now registered in parliament. However, the formation of a consolidated position on them is delayed. There is a discussion about the mechanisms for the implementation of auctions. For market participants, it is important that this mechanism should be fair for everyone and not “be discharged for several major players”. On legislative changes and on the features of the functioning of the solar energy market, Energoforma spoke with Dmytro Lukomskyi, CEO of Avenston.
Fundamentals of the crystalline silicon solar modules’ manufacturing
Article reviews the technology of solar modules based on silicon photovoltaic cells. Briefly considered a standard process that is used with small changes on the majority of today’s industrial enterprises producing silicon solar modules.
Backup solar power systems
Use of backup solar power-stations together with systems of electric power accumulation and storage allows to completely avoid interruptions in electric power supply
What area is required to build a solar PV power plant?
One of the issues that may arise when planning a future solar power plant is the required area for the mounting of solar panels.
Global flows of renewable energy investments
Reducing carbon emissions and limiting global warming this way require an increase in global renewable energy investments. How much does it invest in this sector and how are these finances distributed throughout the world? What are the prospects of investing in renewable energy sources in Ukraine?