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How to deal with snow on solar PV modules
Posted by Chris Rudge on 7th January 2010 at 11:36 am
This past weeks little deluge of snow may have provided a nice seasonal blanket of white over your solar PV modules. While the glass in most modules has self cleaning properties, the adhesion of snow means it will cover the modules until the temperature rises. In the case of a ground mounted system,…
Posted in: Solar electricity
How do rainwater harvesting systems cope with frost and snow
Posted by Barry Nutley on 20th January 2010 at 9:07 am
As the snow and frost begin to thaw we look at the impact that has on rainwater harvesting, and what to do about it. Underground tank: 1. As far as the tank, and any components housed within it are concerned, very little, if any, extra care is needed. The temperature of the ground at …
Posted in: Rainwater harvesting
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