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Planet Research
PV Soiling: The Dirt Has to Go!
Dust, pollen and bird droppings reduce the performance of solar modules, but automatic cleaning systems are expensive. Armin Buchroithner from the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems is working on a solution that promises both higher yield and cheaper cleaning. Read more 2. October 2024
Store or Export?
In 2040, electricity production from solar installations will often significantly exceed demand, especially at midday. Robert Schürhuber from the Institute of Electrical Power Systems at TU Graz explains how grid stability can be guaranteed in the future without having to take PV systems off the… Read more 24. September 2024
Only One Megawatt is Powerful Enough
They are standard on trains, but on container ships still a dream of the future: Large electric motors are constantly evolving and are used for numerous applications. What are their advantages and disadvantages? Read more 4. September 2024Contact
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