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Our Solutions Against Snow, Ice and Hail-Difficulties in Solar Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solar power is expanding around the world as a critical part of the clean energy transition. According to the IEA report, China is leading the growth in renewable energy<\/a> capacity, while the European Union and the United States are showing a balanced increase. In 2023, global solar capacity grew by 87 per cent, reaching 447 GW, and this growth is projected to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This potential brings with it the need to develop innovative solutions to address risks from meteorological events<\/a> while supporting the renewable energy transition. While this potential supports the renewable energy transformation, it also reveals the need to develop innovative solutions against the risks posed by meteorological events such as snow, ice and hail. Buluttan<\/a> adds value to the industry with artificial intelligence-supported solutions to overcome these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SolarPower Europe, “Annual Solar PV Installed Capacity 2000-2023”, 2024.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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International Energy Agency (IEA), Renewables 2023, p.16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Profit Accumulations Reducing Productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heavy snowfall covers the surface of solar panels, preventing sunlight from reaching the panel and can cause serious losses in energy production. It becomes a major problem for solar power plants, especially in regions with harsh winter conditions in Canada and in places with heavy snow accumulation such as the Alps in Europe. Snow accumulation can reduce the energy production of the panels by up to 50%. This can lead to operational costs for cleaning the panels and disruptions in energy production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Icing The Hidden Danger Stopping Energy Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Icing, which is frequently encountered in rural areas of Northern Europe or cold regions of Central Asia where frost events are frequent, can form on the surface of solar panels and completely stop energy production. In addition, prolonged icing can cause wear and tear on system components, increasing maintenance costs and posing safety risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk to Energy Systems Thunderstorms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An event is a meteorological phenomenon that causes extreme events such as rain, wind gusts, hail, lightning and thunder. These extreme events can cause interruptions in power generation and damage to system components. Thanks to Buluttan’s artificial intelligence-powered forecasting and nowcast services, you can learn the risks of orchage in advance, manage energy production risks and manage your costs easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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