
07Nov
For a country like Pakistan which has roughly 250 sunny days in a year, the solar power industry has a lot of potential and solar panels have the capacity of generating huge volumes of electricity.
Not only is the production of electricity through solar panels enough for consumption, it also sometimes exceeds the requirement. The excess electricity produced cannot just be disposed off! It must be stored in batteries. But there is a limit to how much can be stored in batteries. What to do then? Reduce the production of electricity through panels! This is the most common answer. But, in a country where there is a huge power shortage, why not use this excess electricity to solve this problem rather than curbing the production.
This is how the concept of net metering came into being. First originated in United States, net metering is the process of selling the excess energy you produce through your solar power panels back to the grid. So, the grid acts like a central power bank which buys energy from you and distributes the excess energy wherever there’s a power shortage. So, while you produce extra energy and facilitate the power shortages, you also earn money for the electricity you sold. Sounds like a plan!
SIGNUP for REON NEWS
This has begun in various areas of Pakistan and one of the earliest examples of this can be seen at the Unilever Solar Power Project in Lahore which is being developed on the net-metering model by Reon Energy. Net Metering is a very common phenomenon in United States and Germany. There are full-fledged towns and cities based on the concept of net metering in these countries. Thankfully, Pakistan is also moving towards adopting this trend, slowly yet definitely.
I-V curve tracing offers a quick and reliable method for assessing the true performance of Solar PV modules... read more
The unexpected pandemic with its’ devastating consequences for communities and economies has upended plans and tested assumptions. While... read more
Following the change in technology dynamics, the cellular business sector has come up with a new concept for... read more
Mounting structures, made of steel or aluminum, support PV modules on the ground or roof and allow modules... read more
Photovoltaic modules can be installed practically anywhere that gets direct sunshine for most of the day and is... read more
A single-axis solar tracker positions the panels towards the sun capturing maximum solar energy during the day. Tracking... read more
Bifacial Solar modules can capture sunlight from both sides as opposed to one in case of traditional photovoltaic... read more
I-V curve tracing offers a quick and reliable method for assessing the true performance of Solar PV modules... read more
With advancements in technology, the Solar industry has undergone remarkable developments and innovations to ensure a smooth and... read more
Maximum reliability and energy availability are required in energy-intensive industries especially in mining, raw material processing, dairy, and... read more