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VIDEO: How is technology driving solar project gains in 2021?

April 20, 2021
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New technologies are increasingly being used to enhance solar project economics and boost gains, however the application and modelling of these technologies remains uncertain.

Beginning with presentations from Lucie Garreau-Iles of Dupont and Ivan Arkipoff of PV Hardware, the following panel discussion covered areas such as large-format modules, bifaciality, trackers and artificial intelligence, their application in the solar industry and how they are boosting gains across the sector.

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Moderated by Liam Stoker, editor in chief at Solar Media, the panellists include;

  • Lucie Garreau-Iles, regional technical manager, EMEA, Dupont Photovoltaic Solutions
  • Ivan Arkipoff, CTO, PV HARDWARE
  • Roberto Murgioni, head of technical service & product management, Jinkosolar EU
  • Chris Buckland, technical director, Lightsource BP
  • Jörg Althaus, global segment coordinator PV power plants, TÜV Rheinland

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