Tag: Kipp and Zonen
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Why calibrate a pyranometer? And how often? Kipp & Zonen explains
Why should you recalibrate a pyranometer? Well, like all measuring devices the calibration can drift with time in operation, according to the experts at Kipp & Zonen. This is particularly true for pyranometers that may be working in environments ranging from the Antarctic to hot deserts to tropical conditions. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Get to know your international standards for solar PV monitoring, measurement (like ISO/IEC 17025)
In solar energy there are a number of international standards to consider when it comes to PV plant operation and maintenance. Some of these also apply in the earlier phases of design, procurement and construction. The standards and levels selected for a solar project also influence the products required toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Check out this solar panel soiling measurement tool from Kipp and Zonen
Soiling of the panel glass is one of the major problems in the rapidly expanding solar energy market, with the attendant loss of efficiency and reduction in performance ratios. Now, there’s a new, simple and very cost-effective alternative. Based on Kipp & Zonen’s unique Optical Soiling Measurement (OSM) technology, DustIQRead More — Solar Builder magazine