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Thermal Imaging of Solar Panels

Thermal Imaging Surveys; As the global adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems accelerates, ensuring their efficiency and performance has become paramount. One of the most effective tools for monitoring and maintaining solar PV arrays is thermal imaging surveys.

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Operation & Maintenance of your Solar PV System

Here’s a list of 15 essential items that can be included in every annual service and maintenance schedule conducted by Solar Now for your solar PV systems; these items help to ensure optimal performance and longevity for your investment:

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Solar Farm Development

Ireland’s DNO is projecting 8 GW of solar developments by 2030. Currently we are at about 1.6 GW, which is a handful of projects by a handful of companies. More of both is required. If you are interested in helping Ireland meet climate goals contact Solar Now to begin your project.

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Operations & Maintenance

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is a vital component for your Solar PV investment which is frequently omitted from the discussion. If you are investing in a Solar PV system for your business, make sure you talk to us about O&M support before you select your installation partner.

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LCOE for Solar PV in 2023

Solar PV is the cheapest way to produce electricity. This has again been confirmed by a report on the US market from Lazard. The challenge is to increase technical competence to a level where solar PV systems achieve the lowest possible LCOE during operation.

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Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)

Applications are now open for the Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) under TAMS 3. A massive 60% grant is available to farmers who want to achieve energy independence and consume the energy generated through the scheme. Solar Arrays of up to 62 kWp can be funded through the SCIS. Start your application today!

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Solar Energy Grants under TAMS3

Say hello to ENERGY INDEPENDENT Farming! This week’s announcement from DAFM on the new tranche of TAMS funding for Irish farms is very welcome news. Solar PV Projects now have stand-alone funding under TAMS3, for up to 62 kWp of solar energy.

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Single Electricity Market (SEM)

The Integrated Single Electricity Market is intrinsic to our everyday lives. It defines, regulates and governs the generation, trading and consumption of energy, and is increasingly unified by Europe’s Interconnection strategy.

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Photovoltaics Report 2022

Latest Photovoltaics Report from Fraunhofer ISE. The cost of solar modules is fairly uniform worldwide. Differences in the cost of utility-scale solar PV depend mainly on the balance-of-system costs. Solar PV is beginning to match Onshore wind in terms of electricity generation capacity.

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Ireland’s Renewables Update

Ireland had a “record” year for renewables in 2022 according to ESB Networks. In the 12 months to December, 688 MW of additional renewable projects were energised. Solar energy is just beginning it’s run, and has to deploy more than thirty-years worth of wind energy projects in the next five to seven years.

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