Background Photovoltaic modules have no moving parts and last upwards of 25 years with no maintenance aside from the occasional cleaning. Realising such a long lifetime for entire PV systems relies on the continued integrity of all system components. The installation of modules in building facades and other structures has necessitated the use of push […]
TheĀ Sustainable Energy Research GroupĀ has led a programme to develop what is believed to be the world’s first solar powered refrigeration unit installed on a working articulated vehicle forĀ Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. Power for the refrigeration unit is generated by photovoltaic panels mounted on the trailer’s roof. An on-board battery stores the excess power for use by […]
Capital cost is the major issue and this impacts most directly on the size of a PV roof tile. For the ābest integrationā a PV roof tile should be indentical in size and weight to a normal concrete tile. For example, a Marley Modern tile would provide an exposed area of 292 x 345 mm […]