Ensuring Resilience and Sustainability: The Critical Role of Lightning Protection in Solar Power Systems
Understanding the Importance of Lightning Protection for Solar Power Systems“”
Solar power systems, as a representative of clean energy, have gained widespread attention and application in the context of sustainable development. However, it is crucial for us to understand the potential risks of lightning in the environment where solar power systems operate and why implementing lightning protection measures is vital for the system.
Firstly, solar power systems are often installed outdoors, exposed to the natural environment. During thunderstorms, lightning poses a threat to the system, as a single strike may not only lead to equipment damage but also initiate safety hazards such as fire. Strengthening lightning protection measures significantly enhances the safety performance of the system, providing comprehensive protection for users and equipment.
Secondly, lightning protection measures help ensure the stable operation of solar power systems. Key components such as solar panels and inverters are expensive and intricate devices. A lightning strike could result in system failure, disrupting the normal generation of electricity. Through scientifically designed lightning protection, the likelihood of the system being struck by lightning can be effectively reduced, ensuring stable operation and extending the lifespan of the equipment.
Thirdly, lightning protection is critical for reducing maintenance costs. Once a solar power system is struck by lightning, repairing and replacing damaged equipment can consume significant time and financial resources. Investing in appropriate lightning protection facilities during the initial construction phase can lower maintenance costs in the long run, improving the economic efficiency of the system.
Lastly, emphasizing lightning protection is also about achieving a more environmentally friendly use of energy. Solar power systems are designed to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, lower carbon emissions, and promote green and sustainable energy utilization. Strengthening lightning protection measures helps protect the system, minimizing equipment damage and environmental pollution caused by lightning strikes, thus contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
In conclusion, understanding the importance of lightning protection for solar power systems is a fundamental aspect of advancing the development of clean energy. Through scientifically designed lightning protection and reasonable preventive measures, we can ensure the stable, safe, and efficient operation of solar power systems, providing robust support for achieving sustainable development goals.
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It is reported that Sunwanda’s innovative home energy storage solutions not only attach great importance to safety and maximize available energy, but also provide a barrier-free and configuration-free installation process. They also demonstrate the elegant design of the product and meet the needs of diverse products and solutions. Electricity needs of different households. At present, it has worked with partners to carry out household photovoltaic energy storage projects in Australia.
At this exhibition, Sunwanda Energy Storage System won the AS/NZS 3000-2018 compliance verification report issued by SGS (an internationally recognized testing, inspection and certification agency) for its high safety design. The inspection standard was approved by Australian Standards The Council and the New Zealand Standards Council have developed it to ensure that electrical installations comply with Australian and New Zealand safety standards.
■ Trina Solar
At this exhibition, Trina Solar’s new energy storage product Elementa 2 was shown for the first time in the world.
It is understood that the system energy of the new generation of flexible liquid-cooled battery compartment Elementa 2 has been increased from 3.727MWh of the previous generation to 5.015MWh, and it uses the self-developed and produced 314Ah Trina core. In the usage scenario of a 20-foot container, 314Ah can form a system capacity of just 5MWh. Compared with 320Ah, the battery sub-array has less over-provisioning, which can reduce the customer's initial investment cost and achieve a capacity under the standard space of a 20-foot energy storage system. Optimal balance with cost.
At the same time, it is equipped with innovative Pack Plus technology, and the "back-to-back" innovative and compact design reduces space redundancy, significantly reducing the floor space with a single door, and increasing the volume energy density by 20% under high integration. Under the standard size of 20 feet, the whole container can be transported and installed easily, and it can be applied in a building block manner. The independent operation and maintenance outlet of the pack is set up, which greatly reduces the later operation and maintenance costs. Pack adopts a standard IP67 protection level and a lightweight and high-strength shell. It uses efficient thermal management liquid cooling technology and an energy intelligent management system to achieve temperature balance and dynamic adjustment.
Vehicle-grade batteries, PACK-level active fire protection and submerged cabinet-level fire protection build a three-dimensional protection system. At the same time, an AI intelligent early warning system is created to build the security "core" defense line of the energy storage system. Automated Pack robot increases operation and maintenance efficiency by 40%, achieving efficient and fast operation and maintenance. The energy storage smart cloud platform is suitable for all scenarios from the power generation side to the user side, empowering customer terminal value.
With its outstanding product strength, Chuneng New Energy has established a close cooperative relationship with EVO Power Pty Ltd, the largest local energy storage system integrator, to negotiate on battery cell procurement and large-scale energy storage project construction matters. Taking this exhibition as a fulcrum, we are actively working with many well-known companies such as Ever Energy, Ingeteam, GivEnergy, SMA Asia Pacific, SolarEdge, etc. to expand the Australian market.
■ Shohang New Energy
■ JA Solar Technology
In addition to bringing a new generation of n-type high-efficiency photovoltaic modules, DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, JA Solar also exhibited the BlueStar series of household integrated light-storage machines.
This household integrated light and storage machine is equipped with JA Solar photovoltaic modules and can provide home users with an overall light and storage system solution. This product can be used in a variety of indoor and outdoor application scenarios. It adopts the All in one design concept and integrates lithium iron phosphate batteries and solar-storage hybrid inverters. The product adopts a modular design, supports power expansion, has strong load capacity, and supports seamless off-grid switching. The product is safe and reliable and provides a 10-year warranty. Users can use the JA Solar Smart Energy Storage Cloud Platform to monitor and view the system's comprehensive data, operating modes, total station power curves, charge and discharge capacity comparison charts, etc., to understand the operating status of the energy storage system in real time.
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■ Wheatfield Energy
Wheatfield Energy Exhibition Site
In the field of optical storage, Maitian Energy not only continues to sell well in the Australian household energy storage market with its home energy storage system composed of H1 series energy storage inverters and ECS series stacked energy storage batteries, but also makes its debut in Australia through its R series of large-scale energy storage systems. The power grid-connected inverter further completes the layout from household to industrial and commercial optical storage markets, achieving full coverage of household and industrial and commercial optical storage demand scenarios.
At this exhibition, Maitian Energy launched an optical storage and charging system solution for zero-carbon travel scenarios, through a variety of self-developed car charging pile products and a storage system composed of H1 series energy storage inverters and ECS series stacked energy storage batteries. Can be combined systematically.
■ Ast Energy
Asite Energy released new Australian household energy storage systems and new industrial and commercial energy storage systems on site.
At this exhibition, Asit Energy also released on-site the LABEL liquid-cooled series of industrial and commercial energy storage system products for the Australian market: L200 and L1500. The system products all adopt the design concept of standardization, modularization and serialization, and have high energy density and efficient liquid cooling temperature control system. They can creatively solve the electricity consumption pain points of local industry and commerce/agriculture and animal husbandry, and create value for the economic stability of the Australian market. , driving the long-term development of all walks of life.
■ Tianqing Yuanchu
Tianqing Yuanchu exhibited its four major Integ M, O, R, and E series products, as well as HomeOne (residential) and ParkOne (industrial and commercial) smart energy solutions.
Tianqing’s Integ M series 3-50kW photovoltaic storage inverter has attracted much attention. Among them, the single-phase 3-8kW photovoltaic storage inverter is unique among photovoltaic and storage products with its simple design, efficient electrical performance and intelligent user experience. In addition, the three-phase 25-50kW photovoltaic storage inverter has attracted attention due to its three-phase unbalanced, intelligent load (SG Ready) control and diesel power generation compatibility, as well as its industrial and commercial application cases in markets such as Europe, South Africa and China. Large number of visitors.
Azure's HomeOne and ParkOne smart energy solutions have also received widespread attention, as they represent an intelligent upgrade in the application of light and storage technology. Cai Dongcheng, chairman of Tianqing Australia Branch, said: "Australia is our key market. This exhibition has deepened communication with customers and the industry, giving us a deeper understanding of the Australian market. I believe that in the future, we will be more determined Promote Australia’s energy green transformation.”
■ Hanfu Energy
Hanvolt Energy brought TOPCon’s flagship component product HITOUCH 5N and new household energy storage product HISMART series, which aroused a wave of attention.
In the field of household photovoltaic storage, Hanvolt Energy has brought the much-anticipated household storage product HISMART-HV series, which integrates advanced energy storage battery technology and intelligent control systems to provide Australian families with efficient and reliable one-stop photovoltaic storage. solution.
■ Haiju New Energy
Haiju New Energy exhibited three star products this time: stackable household energy storage cabinets, HTC-232kWhAI-A industrial and commercial energy storage integrated cabinets, and 40-foot DC side battery container energy storage systems.
The products on display not only meet the market's needs for practical design, easy installation, safety, reliability, intelligence and efficiency, but also cover household distribution, industrial and commercial distribution, ground new energy power stations and other application scenarios, which are sufficient to meet the arid climate of Australia's tropical and subtropical regions. meet the product needs of diverse usage scenarios.
This appearance at the Australian International Energy Exhibition marks a solid step taken by Haiju New Energy to explore the Australian market.
■ SIG New Energy
At this exhibition, Sigen New Energy made its debut and launched the world's first five-in-one optical storage and charging machine SigenStor.
This product is also the most integrated product currently on the market. It solves a number of user pain points: changing the status quo of long traditional off-grid switching time and poor experience, achieving seamless switching in 0 milliseconds; improving product intelligence and integrating manual Intelligent technology is integrated into the system, and an energy app integrating GPT-4 capabilities is developed to bring a revolutionary user experience; five-layer battery safety protection and four-layer system protection are created to improve industry safety standards.
The product is not limited to residential use but also caters to the needs of the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. In a grid-tied configuration, multiple SigenStors can be installed seamlessly side-by-side, delivering a powerful 250 kW power output and up to 480 kWh capacity. In a hybrid setup, connections between multiple SigenStors are customizable, tailoring energy management to homeowners and businesses to optimize return on investment.
Industrial and commercial energy storage has taken off. This "new force", which has only been established for 6 years, has entered the IPO guidance period.
China Energy News
Source: International Energy Network/Energy Storage Headlines
2023-09-14
In recent years, with the improvement of the policy system and the growth of production capacity investment, the energy storage market continues to be booming. Especially for industrial and commercial energy storage, as the frequency of power market transactions increases and the peak-to-valley price difference continues to widen, the economics are becoming more and more obvious.
Since the beginning of this year, the IPO process of industrial and commercial energy storage companies has begun to accelerate. Following companies such as Hyperxtron, more and more similar participants are accelerating their embrace of the capital market.
Recently, Jiangsu Asite Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Asite Energy") has registered with the Jiangsu Securities Regulatory Bureau for guidance, and the guidance agency is Haitong Securities.
According to public information, Asit Energy is an energy storage system company integrating R&D, production and sales. Its products cover household energy storage systems, industrial and commercial energy storage systems and grid energy storage systems.
The company was established on July 7, 2017. The legal representative is Zheng Wenyong, with a registered capital of 150 million yuan. Its business scope is R&D, production, and sales: lithium-ion batteries, wind energy, photovoltaic inverters, wind energy, photovoltaic energy storage equipment, etc. . Its headquarters is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, and it has set up R&D centers, marketing centers and manufacturing bases in Konstanz, Germany, California, the United States, Melbourne, Australia, and Monterey, Mexico.
It is reported that the major shareholder of Ashite Energy is Ningbo Youke Investment Co., Ltd., which holds 65% of the shares, of which Zheng Yujing holds 80% and Zheng Wenyong holds 20%. At present, the company has two foreign investment enterprises, namely Suzhou Asite Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Asite Energy Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
As one of the few overall system solution providers in the field of household energy storage systems in the world, Ast Energy independently develops, produces and sells energy storage inverters, battery modules and battery management systems as the three major architectures of energy storage systems. (BMS), and equip users with RCT POWER APP, CLOUD and EV CHARGER.
At the same time, the company also provides industrial and commercial energy storage system solutions. The LABEL series of industrial and commercial energy storage system products created by it all use lithium iron phosphate batteries, with maximum efficiency exceeding 90%; they have an IP54 protection level to meet the needs of outdoor applications; One-stop integrated battery module, PCS, energy management system (EMS), fire protection system, isolation transformer, friendly human-machine interface and visual management. Currently, LABEL series products have been launched in many countries around the world.
On August 30, Asite Energy held a new product launch conference of "Preparing Poems to Go, Storing to Win the Future" at the second EESA China International Energy Storage Exhibition, and grandly released innovative products to the world - LABEL liquid cooling series industrial and commercial products New energy storage system product L1500.
As a new generation of liquid-cooled container energy storage system, LABEL liquid-cooled series industrial and commercial energy storage system new product L1500 adopts an integrated system design, high energy density, and four major features: "flexible configuration, cost-effectiveness, ultimate safety, and smart operation and maintenance". Advantages create a quality choice and provide customers with safer and more efficient energy storage products and system solutions.
According to industry insiders, the reason why energy storage companies are able to develop rapidly is mainly because they stand at the forefront of the times. With its excellent technology and market foundation, it can obtain support from a large number of investment institutions. There is not only financial support here, but also rich industrial resources. As the energy storage profit model becomes clear and raw material costs decline, the energy storage market is bound to experience explosive growth.
However, professionals call on us to face up to a series of problems currently existing in the energy storage industry despite the unprecedented popularity. External aspects include serious involution, blind influx of cross-industry companies, frequent energy storage safety accidents, etc. Internally, such as: internal control and risk management also need attention. For example, labor disputes need to be handled properly because they may be related to the company's operational stability and future development.
Exeter homes get solar panels to tackle climate change
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Solar panels and insulation are being installed in council houses in Exeter.
About 300 council houses in Exeter have received solar panels and insulation as part of a council's net zero aim.
The additions are being installed as part of a £2.4m project to help tenants save money and tackle climate change.
It is being jointly funded by the government and Exeter City Council, and aims to change 4,000 local authority homes by 2030.
One resident said the insulation had made a "big difference" to her.
The project, known as retrofitting, will see council houses receive improved insulation, solar panels, upgraded central heating systems and better ventilation.
Rebecca Merrett, a tenant, said: "Through the winter for us the insulation has made a big difference.
"We've had solar panels put on, new double glazing and doors and all the housing has been insulated."
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Rebecca Merrett said she uses less energy since the refit.
Ms Merrett added she now only puts her heating on for about an hour-and-a-half in the morning and evening, a big drop from where she previously lived.
The work is being carried out with a £1.3m investment from the council in addition to a £1.1m government grant to tackle fuel poverty in the city's least energy efficient homes.
Carlisle MP calls for mandatory solar panels on new-build homes
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The industry supports mandatory panels on new builds
Calls for solar panels on new-build homes to be made mandatory have been made by the MP for Carlisle.
Conservative John Stevenson's amendment to the government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill would require panels on houses built after April 2025.
Writing for Conservative Home he said the benefits would be "substantial".
The government was criticised in 2015 for removing subsidies for solar panels and, in 2019, for stopping solar feed-in tariffs for new users.
But trade association Solar Energy UK said the industry no longer needed subsidies.
In a report published this week, it also called for mandatory solar panels on new-build homes.
Mr Stevenson, who chairs the Northern Research Group, said they could "increase our renewable energy supply, reduce residential energy bills, and boost our domestic solar panel industry".
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John Stevenson said the market for new-build panels would be large
He added: "Had we had this policy in place five years ago, just think of the number of households who would have benefitted with regard to their energy bills today."
The government was accused of being "misguided" in scrapping feed-in tariffs and incentives but Mr Stevenson said it had been right as they "added charges to bills in order to subsidise a particular technology".
A scheme for mandatory panels was different because it would be "cost neutral to the Treasury", he said.
The scheme would "encourage the market to find a solution" which was a "far more preferable route than financial incentives or subsidies", he added.
Gemma Grimes, director of policy for Solar Energy UK, which represents solar energy companies, said Mr Stevenson was "right that the best time to put solar on a house is when it gets built".
Its research suggested panels on new homes could cut bills by more than £1,000 per year, she said.
Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar
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By Simon Read
Business reporter, BBC News
The energy bills crisis has prompted a big rise in demand for solar panels.
Just over 3,000 solar installations are being carried out every week, according to trade association Solar Energy UK, up from 1,000 a week in July 2020.
One provider said this month it had seen enquiries about solar panels rise tenfold.
"More solar panels are being put on British roofs than ever before," said Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK.
The fact that renewable energy helps protect the planet has always made it an attractive option.
The way they work is simple: the panels absorb sunlight through photovoltaic cells which convert it into electricity that can be flowed through your home, or into a battery.
The process significantly reduces the amount of electricity you will need from the network.
People who have successfully installed solar panels report saving hundreds of pounds on electricity bills.
But they are not the answer for everyone, as installing them means an upfront investment of thousands of pounds and you'll need the right type of property.
Soaring energy prices, however, have slashed the time taken to recoup your initial costs.
'Lives at risk' without more help on energy bills
What can I do if I can't pay my energy bill?
How high will energy bills go?
How much does it cost?
A decade ago a typical solar panel system cost around £20,000 and would take around a decade to cover those set-up costs.
But prices for solar panel systems have fallen by more than 60% since then, meaning it takes between four and five years for a system to pay for itself.
The price includes installation and the number of panels will depend on how much space you have on a roof. A typical 20sq m roof could hold 12 panels.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests a standard solar panel system costs between £9,000 to £11,700, while Solar Energy UK lists the cost of a "typical" 3.1kWp system for a three-bed house as £3,925.
What you'll end up paying will depend on the size of the system, the type of panel you choose, the quality of components, the accessibility and state of repair of your roof, and the individual installer, says Which?
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What types of properties are suitable?
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Many houses in the UK are just not designed to cope with a warming climate but homeowners are adapting
Not everyone will own a home that can benefit from solar energy, especially if you own a north-facing property, or your home is largely shaded.
"Solar panels are perfect for residential properties with a south, east or west-facing roof, preferably without any shading," says Mandip Bhamra, head of renewables at SaveMoneyCutCarbon.
"Depending on how old your house is, you may want to check your roof is structurally sound before fitting the solar panels onto it," says Brian Davenport, owner of The Solar Centre .
He says most installers will have access to a structural engineer for calculating the wind-load should a roof show any signs of distress.
"There should also be a small amount of room made available in your loft for the inverter, which is roughly the size of a microwave," he adds.
If you live in a flat you'd need to discuss the issue of installing solar panels with other residents and the freeholder.
"For a block of flats, most roofing should be fine, and with some flats where there is excess land, these can be placed in the ground too," says Mandip Bhamra.
How much could solar power help reduce your bills?
The amount of electricity solar panels generate depends on the type and size of system and home.
A report for Solar Energy UK suggests that a typical home could cut electricity bills by more than £300 a year. Households with electric heating could be more than £900 a year better off, the report said, although most UK households remain on gas central heating.
If energy bills rise as predicted this winter, then the value of electricity generated through solar panels could almost double, says Kevin Holland, managing director of The Solar Shed, a Norfolk-based renewable energy business.
He says a typical solar panel system could generate £1,200 worth of electricity in a year at current prices.
If energy bills rise by 80% in October plus a further 50% in January, as forecast, then the value of electricity generated by a typical system could climb to around £3,240.
Also, if you don't actually use all the electricity you generate, you can sell that surplus to an energy firm.
'Solar panels help me save £80 a month'
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Fitting solar panels is a wise move, says Colin Froude
Colin Froude installed solar panels on his detached home in Salisbury, Wiltshire 11 years ago.
"I've never regretted it. It paid for itself in about seven or eight years and now my energy bills are just £67 a month, a saving of up to £80 a month," says Colin, who used to be in the Royal Air Force but is now retired.
"Paying that by standing order means I've actually built up a £330 credit in recent months so even when bills climb in October I won't increase my standing order as that credit should see me through into the New Year."
He spent £18,000 on installing 19 solar panels on his home in 2011 and says that has since generated £21,000 worth of electricity.
He spent another £12,000 installing a battery, new transformer and optimisers fitted to each panel a year ago but says that has improved efficiency enormously.
The move paid off. The system generated 1,600kwh in three months this summer.
"I did it to future-proof the house as protection against power cuts but it's rapidly paying for itself."
He cooks with electricity and says the solar panels generate all the hot water the household needs, so in the summer months when the heating is off, he pays nothing for gas.
Portsmouth City Council claims to be largest investor in solar panels
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Portsmouth City Council will have about 40,000 solar panels by the end of 2024, according to its leader
A south coast city is claiming to be one of the country's biggest public investors in solar panels.
Portsmouth will have about 40,000 solar panels on local authority buildings by the end of 2024, according to council leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson.
The figure was revealed during a meeting with businesses to discuss the city's green economic future.
Mr Vernon-Jackson said every council building had got them.
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Gerald Vernon-Jackson explained the council's focus on solar panels, shore power and regeneration of the city
Businesses, training partners and public sector workers met on Friday for an event hosted by the council named The Future is Green.
Mr Vernon-Jackson went through the various green initiatives and strategies the local authority had adopted with a focus on solar panels, shore power and the regeneration of the city centre.
He said the city council was "the largest investor in solar panels" out of any local authority in the country.
"We will eventually get, in a year's time, around 40,000 solar panels on council buildings in Portsmouth.
"You might have noticed at the port that we put covers over the lanes where people queue to put their tickets in.
"The only reason why we've done it is to put more solar panels on - so we can make the port the first carbon-neutral port in the country," the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported him saying.
Mr Vernon-Jackson added the council intended to repeat the exercise at Lakeside car park "to drastically reduce the electricity bills which are enormous".
The council said it had a total capacity exceeding 6.3MW, equating to more than 20,000 individual solar panels and able to provide power to 2,000 homes.
The council said by the end of 2024 it hoped to reduce its carbon footprint by more than 3,000 tonnes per annum.
