As the solar industry has matured, photovoltaic (PV) power has evolved beyond a scattering of simple panels to complex commercial and utility-scale installations with thousands of components, all with complex electrical and physical infrastructure needs. Despite the increase in complexity, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reports that the levelized cost of utility-scale solar energy…
As the cost of traditional monofacial PV modules has dropped, so has the cost of bifacial module technology. However, a cost difference remains between the two technologies. Whether the increased efficiency offered by bifacial technology outweighs the extra upfront capital expenditure required will depend on the project, but here are some things to consider. The…
In the information age, data centers and their task of continuous, safe storage of data make them critical facilities. If the data center isn’t reliable, productivity decreases immensely. Data centers house the organization’s most vital and proprietary assets. Hence, they are crucial to the continuity of daily business operations and the power required to operate…
As the world increasingly relies on clean, renewable energy sources, solar power has proven to be a smart choice for the future. Recent advances in panel design and manufacturing have significantly reduced costs and increased power output, helping solar producers take meaningful steps toward cost parity with conventional power generation. Lower panel costs are only…
Challenger banks have shown what’s possible in the Financial Services sector – new ways of banking, trading as well as modelling and managing risk. As financial services brands consider the next five years, hybrid IT offers the greatest flexibility for developing next generation products and services. As customers increasingly exchange physical for digital experiences, those…
The climate agenda continues to divide leaders in the financial services industry. While some believe it’s not the job of banks to ensure that companies are adopting sustainable practices, others, like Hiromichi Mizuno, Chief Investment Officer of Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, said that it’s imperative for asset managers to support green finance. Whether it’s…
In the final part of our three-part blog series with building innovation Research Director, Casey Talon of Navigant, we explore the challenges of implementing today’s technology in yesterday’s buildings and look to the future of sustainable smart buildings.
IEC 61914- compliant cable cleat solutions help ensure safety during short circuit events Andy Booth, Panduit’s Technical Engineer has been elected as a US expert on the committee responsible for overseeing the IEC 61914 standard on cable cleats for electrical installations. This ensures that Panduit remains ahead of the game with regards to standards compliance…
Efficiency is quickly becoming the mantra across construction organizations. Even minor variances in construction practices can affect profit. All components need to be designed and engineered for productivity, reliability and safety in order to meet or exceed industry standards and pass inspections. Mistakes on the job site cause delays or rework which increases overall project…
Why NEC 392.20(C) leaves you unprotected There are many ways for a short circuit fault to develop, and they can happen anywhere along the electrical distribution system. Short circuit faults occur when an abnormal connection between two nodes of an electric circuit is made. During a short circuit fault, maximum electromechanical stress between conductors occurs…