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Floating photovoltaics, a smart technology!

November 23, 2022/in Cleantech, Renewable Energy/by Eleni Gkagkani

Let’s meet the floating photovoltaics!

Written by Giannis Taousanidis, electrical engineer at Wattcrop

Solar photovoltaic power is an essential pillar in the efforts to addressing climate change. PVs are widely used, due to their easy installation and low maintenance. Over the years, we have seen a vast amount of PVs installed on rooftops or on the ground, when it comes to larger scale production.

But this does not have to be the case. It is feasible, nowadays, to install PVs on the surface of water reservoirs, lakes and even seas and oceans under the right conditions. The solar panels are mounted on platforms floating on the water surface.

Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) & Renewable Energy Sources

November 16, 2022/in Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Technology & IoT/by Eleni Gkagkani

Written by Margarita Kyrkou, surveyor and gis specialist at Wattcrop.

What is GIS system?

The need for spatial data has been known to spatial scientists since antiquity. The rapid development of technology led to the solution of the problem, with the emergence of Geographic Information Systems or GIS. The GIS system models space by gathering and combining a wealth of information. It has a database of geographic data and at the same time includes a database of descriptive data linked to the spatial data.

Agrivoltaics: a sustainable solution combining RES and agriculture

November 7, 2022/in Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized/by Eleni Gkagkani

Written by Aggeliki Marinou, environmental specialist at Wattcrop

The main threat facing our planet is the impact of climate change. There is a need to redefine the way that we find, use and conserve energy and natural resources, as they are key to slowing down climate change and can lead our planet to more sustainable development. A massive shift to clean energy systems and a greater use of renewable energy sources is strongly recommended.

In recent years there has been a rapid growth and demand for photovoltaic projects. Photovoltaic technology due to its smart structure, cost reduction, long lifetime and improved efficiency plays an important role in the transition to a low-carbon society. However, land-based PV farms are competing with the food production sector in terms of land coverage. Innovative solutions have already been implemented to implement photovoltaic systems while reducing land use. Photovoltaic systems on buildings that make use of existing building surfaces, floating photovoltaic systems use the existing water surface and agricultural systems use agricultural land are some examples.

Oι προϋποθέσεις για μια ομαλή ανάπτυξη των ΑΠΕ και τις αποθήκευσης- Roundtable

November 2, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Eleni Gkagkani

Conference: Renewable & Storage Forum

Organiser: Energypress

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The conditions for a smooth development of renewables and storage- Roundtable

As Managing Partner of Wattcrop (hhtps://www.wattcrop.com) I participated as a penlist at a Round Table discussing with some industry experts about the conditions for a smooth development of renewables and storage.

Panel Moderator: Kostas Deligiannis, journalist

Panel Experts:

1.Ypatios Moysiadis, Managing Partner, Wattcrop

2. Dimitris Tsalemis, General Manager of Energy of the Greek Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources

3. Dimitris Vranis, Head of the Department of Network Users, DEDDIE

4. Evi Samonaki, Manager of DAPEEP

5. Dimitris Varlamis, Sales Director of JinkoSolar in Southeast Europe and Vice President of SEF

6. Zisimos Mantas – Head of Project Development and Licensing MORE

7. Youla Tsiknakou, Director of Hydroelectric Projects, TERNA ENERGY

O&M in a Crowded Market – Analysing Key Solar PV O&M Issues with experts from across the value chain

October 25, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Eleni Gkagkani

Conference: LARGE SCALE SOLAR EU CONFERENCE 2022 | MAR 22 | LISBON

Organisers: SOLAR MEDIA – https://lss.solarenergyevents.com/

As Managing Partner of Wattcrop (hhtps://www.wattcrop.com) I had the pleasure to moderate a panel of four experts from companies representing all aspecs of Solar PV O&M services. The discussion focused on four key issues:

A) Price pressure to the service providers

B) Increase of service demands both on Scope and digital tools

C) People and Systems

D) Lack of proper OPEX forecasting

Panel Moderator: Ypatios Moysiadis, Managing Partner Wattcrop

Panel Experts:

1. Christian Schede, Head of Operations, Encavis

2. Jose Pascoal, Global Head of Technical Operations, WiseEnergy

3. Timo Moeller, Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA and APAC, NovaSource Power Services

4. Thomas Pettersen, VP Operations Management , Prediktor

5 factors that affect the productivity of a solar park

October 24, 2022/in Cleantech, Renewable Energy/by Eleni Gkagkani

What affects the productivity of a solar park?

Written by Giannis Taousanidis, electrical engineer at Wattcrop

Solar parks, but also RES investments in general, are the key to a sustainable future. But what are the important aspects to consider when designing and installing a PV project? What are the main factors that affect the productivity of a solar park and ensure that we have the maximum return on our investment?

In this article, we attempt to provide useful information to current and future producers and prosumers about their solar park productivity and efficiency.