SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
NEWS, APPROACHES AND MARKETS
ISOLATED PV SYSTEMS
Contrary to what might be expected, these types of systems are increasing their relevance and applicability every day. The factors influencing this are diverse and interconnected: the development of new materials, advanced technological improvements, new incentive policies, system integration, and other not less important ones. When talking about electrifying remote locations, providing energy autonomy, or supporting key infrastructures, these systems provide an efficient and sustainable solution.
HYBRID PV SYSTEMS
Hybrid energy systems today boast high efficiency, thanks to the development and application of new and advanced algorithms and methodologies. The combination of solar systems with conventional generation, battery-connected power sources, and/or wind generators has led to the stability and consistency of distributed generation across different geographic areas, ensuring a constant energy supply, and which, in many cases, brings added value through the achievement of ecological benefits.
GRID-TIED PV SYSTEM
The volume of grid-connected photovoltaic systems is growing daily on a global scale, both in the private and industrial sectors, and is the most common in economically developed countries. ​While these kinds of systems reduce electricity costs and supply surplus energy to the grid, factors such as the use of bifacial panels, the rise of artificial intelligence, and their combination with other generation sources are driving their current growth and sustainability.
PV MODULES
The development of new materials and technologies to produce photovoltaic panels is aimed at achieving greater efficiency. Currently, there are multiple options available on the market, while other advanced technologies are under development. Particularly noteworthy among these are the use of perovskite-silicon for cell manufacturing, as well as the scaling up of bifacial panels. Furthermore, TOPCon technology is becoming the new industry standard, while panels developed from nanotechnology and back-contact designs aim to substantially improve performance and aesthetics.
PV INVERTERS
Hybrid inverters are the present and future of photovoltaics due to their versatility in integrating batteries, optimizing self-consumption with AI and weather forecasts, and offering advanced monitoring, although central inverters and microinverters are still available for more specific applications.
BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are currently the dominant technology due to their high efficiency and durability; however, sodium-ion batteries promise to be a future alternative, offering lower costs and greater safety. Today, modular systems are driving technological innovations in this sector, optimizing performance, scalability, and energy management, resulting in smarter and more cost-effective installations.