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Technology and engineering
Combatting load-shedding in the South Africa energy crisis
Read on to learn how renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could be a viable solution to the growing energy crisis in South Africa.
21 AUG, 23
Technology and engineering
How does far shading affect solar plant efficiency?
Discover the impact of the far shading / Horizon effect on solar plant efficiency and learn how RatedPower’s Horizon Importer helps optimize PV installations for maximum performance
22 MAY, 23
Technology and engineering
Cable sizing: Soil resistivity and temperature
How do soil conditions affect the cable requirements in a solar photovoltaic plant? Here, we’ll dive into how RatedPower can help you account for the impact.
6 DEC, 22 | Updated 9 MAY, 23
Technology and engineering
Solar cell efficiency and how to improve it
Cell conversion efficiency is an essential metric for PV design. Here we look at how to improve solar cell efficiency to make your PV plant more productive.
3 NOV, 22 | Updated 9 MAY, 23
Technology and engineering
Ultimate guide to utility-scale PV system losses
What are solar PV system losses and how can you avoid them to maximize the electrical output from your utility-scale plant project?
20 DEC, 22
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