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Assessing effectiveness of icephobic coatings on PV systems located at high latitudes
A Norwegian research team assessed the snow deposits on photovoltaic panels and the consequent energy losses via the PVsyst software and utilized the so-called Marion’s algorithm (MA) for evaluating the sliding coefficient. It found the coatings may effectively reduce energy losses caused by snow and ice but said the commercial feasibility of these materials should be further investigated.
Mapping the solar energy potential in cities
Article by Mattia Manni and Gabriele Lobaccaro, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Read full article in the magazine Byggeindustrien (Norwegian)
Enhancing optimal exploitation of solar energy in Nordic cities
Enhancing optimal exploitation of solar energy in Nordic cities through the digitalization of the built environment. (Project bank, The Research Council of Norway)
Want to turn the entire Trondheim into a solar energy laboratory
Researchers believe the Nordic region is highly suitable for solar energy. Now, they aim to demonstrate this by creating a 3D model of Trondheim to identify the best locations for solar panel installations.