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Optimizing a PV plant

Is your PV plant performing to its full potential? Is the selection of branded and expensive equipment sufficient to ensure the highest possible energy output per power unit? Could it be possible that your plant performs at reduced levels?

φωτοβολταϊκα τρακερ, photovoltaic tracker

PV plant performance depends on such factors as the installation area, module tilt, module cleaning frequency, possible shadows, inverter performance, connection and cabling configurations between the modules, the inverters, the central panels and the meter.

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ηλιοφανεια ελλαδα

The geographic area in which the PV plant is established plays a key role in its annual performance. During the implementation design phase, account should be taken of the local meteorological data, which should be used as a basis when designing the plant. A crucial factor is the tilt of the PV modules (where fixed bases are used), which should be chosen depending not only on the latitude of the area, but also on the typical weather conditions prevailing locally. Kmetrics, thanks to its accumulated knowledge and experience, as well as its suitable computer software, is capable of testing and optimizing your plant.

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φωτοβολταϊκά σκιάσεις

Shadows are a crucial factor that affects the performance of PV plants. Shadows at the plant will lead, in addition to the expected reduced performance, to thermal fatigue and premature aging of the PV modules. It is therefore necessary to avoid shadows as far as possible. Kmetrics uses appropriate computer software to look into the possibility of shadows at the plant and will suggest ways of avoiding these shadows, thus optimizing the plant.

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ινβερτερ, inverter

Inverters are also a crucial factor that affects the functioning and performance of PV plants. Inverters convert the DC power generated by the PV modules into AC power. Inverter performance often depends, in addition to the technical specifications, on the connection configuration used between the inverters and the modules. Sub-optimal connection results in lower plant performance. Kmetrics, thanks to its know-how and appropriate software, is capable of testing and optimizing your plant.

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μονογραμμικο σχεδιο φωτοβολταϊκα

Cabling is the link that connects production to the power fed into the grid. Ensuring optimal connections, using correct cable cross-sections and maintaining cables in good shape are key parameters for maximum generation levels. Kmetrics, thanks to its experience, computer programs and equipment, is capable of testing and optimizing your plant.