Energy Storage
Photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies depend on the sun but at night or when the sun is down and you need power? Can solar energy be stored?
The answer is yes
There is two ways to store energy
- A- Storing Photovoltaic Energy: Solar panels cannot produce power at night time or all through cloudy periods. But rechargeable batteries can store electricity: the photovoltaic panels charge the battery during all through the day, and this power can be drawn upon in the evening.
- B- Storing Thermal Energy: Residential solar hot water systems - which use the sun's thermal energy to heat water for the home - have a simpler storage system. Water flows through solar collectors on the roof, and then goes to a storage tank where it can be drawn upon as needed.
Opex Projects & Financing
This model is also known as Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) model or Zero Investment Solar Model.
- In opex model, we take care of the investment required for the solar power plant and hence, we own the asset (Plant).
- Lumira Powers is also responsible for Design, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Monitoring, and Maintenance of the solar power plant.
- We and our client agree on a PPA (power purchase agreement) for a decided duration of time, which is typically 15-25 years and according to the tenure, the tariffs varies.
- The client is billed every month on the basis of actual energy generated by the solar plant.
- After the PPA terminates, the asset is transferred to the consumer.
EV & Charging Infra
Photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies depend on the sun but at night or when the sun is down and you need power? Can solar energy be stored?
The answer is yes
There is two ways to store energy
- A- Storing Photovoltaic Energy: Solar panels cannot produce power at night time or all through cloudy periods. But rechargeable batteries can store electricity: the photovoltaic panels charge the battery during all through the day, and this power can be drawn upon in the evening.
- B- Storing Thermal Energy: Residential solar hot water systems - which use the sun's thermal energy to heat water for the home - have a simpler storage system. Water flows through solar collectors on the roof, and then goes to a storage tank where it can be drawn upon as needed.
Landscape
People attach values to the landscape around them, which are tested when change is proposed. People's perception of solar photovoltaic installations is affected by their predisposition toward solar technology and can be a reaction to the change to the site from its previous state.
Solar installations can affect the visual amenity and landscape character of an area. From a distance, panels appear as a metallic surface, which contrasts with the color and texture of the surrounding landscape through the seasons. As surface area determines yield, the land-take of solar installations can be extensive. Installations should avoid areas of high quality agricultural land and mitigation often includes alternative forms of agriculture.