String Inverters Technologies for Utility-Scale Solar Projects

Recording of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Intersolar Middle East | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:37 .

Speaker

Abdalrahman Al-Smadi
Technical Manager Mena
Growatt New Energy
China

Talk of session: Utility-Scale Solar: New Technologies

While new-generation PV modules come with a 30-year performance warranty and lower degradation rates, the high innovation speed of solar technology, constant product changes due to material supply constraints and heavy cost pressure are casting doubt on the quality and reliability of solar system technology, in particular for multi-million, large-scale solar power plants.

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