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The importance of fuses in photovoltaic installations
In photovoltaic installations, DC fuses are primarily used to protect the system wiring from getting too hot and catching fire. They are also used to protect modules from catching fire or from becoming more seriously damaged if a short circuit occurs. In normal...
Main problems on solar PV modules
Most common problems of solar PV plants equipment are related to PV modules and inverters. PV modules defects can add up to module under performance of 20%! It is therefore crucial to detect as soon as possible these problems: Microcracks Low cost solar cells can have...
Greensolver renews its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certifications
Asset manager Greensolver ticks off once again trio of international standards to provide organizational, environmental and health and safety best practice. Committed in delivering high quality services to its customer and being ahead of its competitor, Greensolver...
Greensolver ready for REMIT
On 7 April 2016, the obligation for market participants to report wholesale energy supply contracts executed over-the-counter, transportation contracts and additional fundamental data under the EU Regulation on Wholesale Energy Integrity and Transparency (REMIT)...
Greensolver & PLY Energy have officially merged
Asset manager Greensolver announces today that the merger with Dutch asset manager PLY Energy is now official. Greensolver, the independent wind and solar farm asset manager, has just announced its official merger with Dutch asset manager PLY Energy. With the growth...
Greensolver is certified with ISO 55001 standard
Press release Paris, February 10th, 2016 Asset manager Greensolver become the first & only asset manager to be certified with ISO 55001 standard. Greensolver, the independent wind and solar farm asset manager, has just been certified with the ISO 55001 standard...
A burning issue: managing PV plant fire
Like any other electrical installation, photovoltaic systems are subject to electrical faults, including arc faults, short circuits, ground faults and reverse currents. These faults and other failures of the system, including cable insulation breakdowns, rupture of a...
Greensolver & PLY Energy merge to enhance European wind and solar asset management
Strategic agreement sees Greensolver and PLY Energy collaborate to deliver enhanced European asset management services to financiers and investors. Greensolver, the independent wind and solar farm asset manager, has announced that it is merging with Dutch based...
Perovskite solar panels: Harnessing the potential of new technologies
A calcium titanium oxide mineral named Perovskite, first discovered in 1980, is now, 34 years later, set to become one of the most promising base materials in the world for solar energy. Solar panels composed of organic perovskite-structured semiconductors, have the...
Wind & Solar farms: Negotiate better conditions for your O&M contracts
Many O&M contracts signed during the 2009-2010 period are reaching their exit door window. With a more competitive market and new pure players dedicated to maintenance, it is now possible to negotiate better conditions for your O&M contracts. Greensolver...