Solar Power World

PV analyzer evaluates system performance

For each string, the analyzer measures current and power as a function of voltage. Measured results are compared to the performance predicted by advanced built-in models. Manufacturer of site assessment devices Solmetric offers a PV analyzer. The PVA-600 is great for electrical testing and verifying photovoltaic array performance. Knowing the array’s performance can help demonstrate with confidence that your newly installed PV system meets specs at commissioning. The company... Read More

Making Smart Solar Site Assessments Webinar

In this 1-hour webinar, experts from top companies share their insight into making smart solar site assessments. Speakers from 3TIER, WindLogics, AWS Truepower, and Solmetric discuss methods of obtaining data, meteorological variables to consider, and advice for creating bankable solar projects. This webinar is moderated by Kathie Zipp, Associate Editor of Solarpower Engineering. Panalists include: Bruce Bailey: President and CEO of AWS Truepower Gwen Bender: Project manager... Read More

New iPhone Sun Viewer App Measures Shading Obstructions

The Solmetric iSV Sun Viewer application uses the iPhone camera to provide an augmented reality view of the sun paths at your location. This allows you to make a quick assessment of the timing and impact of shading obstructions. Solmetric iSV can be used for evaluation of solar access for solar energy systems, landscaping, agriculture, photography, event planning, or real estate assessment. In the camera view, the user can see how the obstructions interact with the sun path.... Read More