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The Solar Plant Performance Ratio Measure The Performance Ratio is a measure of the quality of a PV plant that is independent of location, and it therefore often described as a quality factor. The performance ratio (PR) is stated as percent (%) and describes the relationship between the actual and theoretical energy outputs of the PV plant as described in the below formula. The closer the performance ratio value determined for a PV plant approaches 100 %, the more efficiently the respective PV plant is operating. The following specific values are needed to calculate the Performance Ratio (PR): 1- Analysis Period: The optimum analysis period for calculating the performance ratio is 1 year. 2- Measured Average Solar Irradiation (kWh/m^2): To calculate the irradiation value for 1 year, for example, you first have to calculate the monthly averages. To do this: - Add the daily average values for a given month. - Divide this amount determined by the number of days in the month, which gives you the monthly average value. In this way you can calculate the monthly average values for all 12 months of the year. To calculate the annual average value, you simply add the 12 monthly averages and divide the total by the number of months, i.e. 12. 3- Area of the PV plant: You can calculate the total area of the PV system by looking at the dimensions of your selected module. 4-Efficiency of the PV modules: You can obtain the efficiency of your PV plant from the data sheet of the PV module. 5-Actually measured plant output :You can read this value from your power export meter at the end of year. In real life, a value of 100 % cannot be achieved, as unavoidable losses always arise with the operation of the PV plant (e.g. thermal loss due to heating of the PV modules). High-performance PV plants can however reach a performance ratio of up to 80 %.

Our Process: Step 1: Discovery Call An initial discussion with one of our solar experts to identify your needs - Your monthly electricity expenditure? - The purpose and role your Solar PV system? Step 2: Solution Recommendation Based on your answers, we’ll recommend a tailored solution and quotation including a suitable inverter, PV panel array and energy storage to meet your budget and requirements Step 3: Site Assessment With a proposed solution in hand, we’ll schedule a site assessment to inspect your roof, distribution board, building structure, cable distances and equipments placement Step 4: Final Recommendation & Fiancial Agreements After finalising the project's requirements we will settle upon a monthly financing agreement or full purchase of a system. Step 5: Preparation A time and date will be scheduled for your projects excecution of which our professional team will cater to Step 6: Installation Our installation team will schedule and complete the installation, typically within 1-2 days depending on system size. Step 7: Issue of Compliance and Warrantees A certificate of compliance will be issued by our third party inspectors to ensure there are no loose ends. All equipment warrantees will also be specified Step 8: Optimisation and Supports It's important that you're always getting the most out of your system and we help by maintaining a close eye optimising your system remotely as well as upholding our 500-day workmanship warranty to fix any

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The Solar Plant Performance Ratio Measure is a valuable tool for assessing the efficiency of photovoltaic systems. It offers a standardized metric independent of location, accounting for factors like solar irradiation, system area, and module efficiency. By including actual measured plant output, it provides a realistic assessment of performance. While 100% efficiency is unattainable due to inevitable losses, aiming for a high performance ratio helps optimize PV system efficiency.

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A very rare example of a strata building with shared roof space installing individual systems for each meter. These cases usually only happen when there is a small number of agreeable owners (in this case there were 3). The installed solution uses Sungrow Inverters and Jinko Solar Panels #stratasolar #rooftopsolar

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Have you used blended-module designs in your solar projects? Done well, it can be an effective way to meet project requirements, save money, and qualify for incentives. There are some important considerations that shouldn't be overlooked when mixing modules, including project design specifications, vendor coordination, and warranty differences. We have the inventory and expertise to help you do it successfully. #SolarModules #SolarPanels #SolarProjects #SolarDesign #KinectSolar

Your Solar PV System installed by unqualified installer - Now What? Due to the incredible demand for Solar PV over the last few years a great many systems were installed (by contractors with no workmanship guarantees) at huge cost and with low, if any, return on the investment. Energy providers (Eskom, local municipalities) are starting to tighten up on SSEG requirements and PV Greencard accreditation is more well known. However, often due to design error, SSEG non compliance, non SANS10142 installation techniques and inferior materials many systems either need upgrading or worse replacement at significant further cost to the home or business owner. https://lnkd.in/d4UbDHuz