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The high peaks of PV plants

Solar in high regions: Installing solar PV in increasingly remote regions brings certain technical challenges, particularly at high altitude. However, the benefits outweigh the risks and drawbacks if undertaken correctly, write Daniel Budisky and Gianguido Piani of renewable energy consultants Deea Solutions.

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pv magazine

13 Apr 2017

As any enthusiastic mountaineer or skier knows, on crossing the 2,000 meter altitude mark, different physical conditions await. Several of these are the consequence of the thinning of the atmosphere. The reduced air layer acts less as a filter for the direct sunshine and provides for less thermal insulation, leading to lower temperatures. In addition, …

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