Entries by Chara Marmaridou

Inside Cleantech – S2:E6 – Critical Mineral Key to Green transition | Jeff Townsend – CMA

Inside Cleantech – Series 2: Episode 6 – Critical Mineral Key to Green transition | Jeff Townsend – CMA Cleantech Geek Be Bold. Make the Change. Have a meaningful Impact. At this series we discuss with experts, senior executives and influencers from the Cleantech and Renewable Energy Industry as well as from the Entrepreneurship and […]

Identifying Key Market Opportunities in Greek Solar PV

Conference: SOLARPLAZA SUMMIT GREECE  Organiser: SOLARPLAZA Cleantech Geek As Managing Partner of Wattcrop (https://www.wattcrop.com) I participated at the opening panel of SolarPlaza Summit Greece in November 2022, that took place in Athens. Together with a panel of experts from companies representing the development sector within the Greek Renewables Market. The panel discussion focused on the […]

Recycling of solar panels and wind turbines

Image: greenbiz Written by Christos Kougevetopoulos, head of opperations at Wattcrop. What happens to solar panels and wind turbines when they reach the end of their useful life?  As the world transitions towards renewable energy sources, the demand for solar panels and wind turbines has significantly increased. However, as with any technology, these devices have […]

Υπάτιος Μωυσιάδης: «H ενίσχυση των δικτύων αναγκαία για την ανάπτυξη των ΑΠΕ»

Chanel: naftemporiki.gr Cleantech Geek Grid strengthening is necessary for the development of Renewables Ypatios Moysiadis, Managing Partner of Wattcrop, gave a full interview to the Naftemporiki channel. He spoke about Wattcrop and its activity but focused mainly on the renewable energy market in Greece and abroad. He referred to the growing importance of energy storage technology […]

What do we know about the hydroelectric power?

Written by Riki Argyropoulou, junior surveyor at Wattcrop  What is hydroelectric power? Hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the power of water to generate electricity. It works by using the kinetic energy of falling water or the movement of water through a turbine to spin a generator, which produces electricity. The […]

Alternative energy sources in maritime transport

Maritime transport has traditionally relied on fossil fuels, but alternative energy sources are becoming increasingly important because of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Some alternative energy sources that can be used in maritime transport include: Biofuels Biofuels are alternative energy sources produced from renewable organic materials such as vegetable […]

How much Storage do you need for your Solar Park?

Written by Wattcrop team A colocated solar park is a facility that combines solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to provide reliable and efficient electricity to the grid. The optimal ratio of PV to BESS in a colocated solar park depends on several factors, including the location of the facility, […]

Heterojunction Technology in Solar Panels

Written by Giannis Taousanidis, electrical engineer at Wattcrop HJT (heterojunction) panels, also known as HIT (heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer) panels, are the new generation of solar panels. They are known for their high efficiency and improved performance under different weather conditions, making them an attractive option for residential and commercial solar installations. But what […]

Νέες τάσεις στην τεχνολογία των φωτοβολταϊκών

Πρώτη δημοσίευση: CLIMA 21 Του Υπάτιου Μωυσιάδη.. Καινοτόμες εφαρμογές και προκλήσεις για μεγαλύτερη διείσδυση, φιλικότερες λύσεις και μείωση του κόστους Πολλοί είναι εκείνοι οι οποίοι προσπαθούν να προβλέψουν ποια θα είναι η κυρίαρχη τεχνολογία παραγωγής ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας έως το 2050. Το μόνο σίγουρο είναι ότι το μείγμα παραγωγής ηλεκτρισμού δεν θα αποτελείται πλέον από μία […]

Parking facilities & electricity generation: a highly sustainable innovation!

Solar energy has been growing rapidly in recent years as the sun is one of the most efficient, economical, and sustainable sources of energy. However, are we making the most of this inexhaustible source? Hearing solar energy, everyone’s thoughts turn to ground-mounted solar panels on some barren land far away from developed areas. This is […]