Growers could get even more out of solar panel if these featured some particular machine characteristic . Through a new partnership sealed at HortiContact , exceptional solar panel provider Aiko has joined force with Zon op Waterbassin to hold up growers further in their sustainability efforts .
Originally , Chinese manufacturer Aiko grow solar cell , until it also started to make solar panels too . Last year , the caller introduce the European mart , establishing offices in Amsterdam , Dusseldorf , and a large warehouse in Maasvlakte , Rotterdam .
In January , Willem Verwoerd represented Zon op Waterbassin on a tour in China , searching for improvements to the floating solar gore system . " There , I visited many factories and assay the best panel for our organisation . " And that was a board from Aiko .
Chretien Hendriks ( Genap ) , Willem Verwoerd and Hans van Luijk ( Aquasol Solar / Zon op Waterbassin ) and Jos Schangen ( Aiko )
Less going due to dirtBut what attain this dialog box so special ? Jos Schlangen , Senior Business Development Manager at Aiko : " For one , the panel ’s electrical energy output has been moved to the back , which think of , compared to regular panels , you do n’t see the ' wires ' on the surface . " This results in more light intake , standardized to how in nursery you also essay to downplay block the brightness level . "
Additionally , the panel is equipped with anti - shading engineering science , which means that in vitrine of contaminant by , for example , bird droppings , protection measures would only shut down one cell rather than the entire instrument panel . Hans , Willem , Ada Sun ( Aiko ) , and Jos at the signing of the partnership
in high spirits yieldThe special control panel can be tight examined at the ZonopWaterbassin John Wilkes Booth , along with the backbone organisation introduced at last year ’s fair . The panel ’s size is significant , peculiarly compare to regular panel : about 10 centimeters longer . " Moreover , it ’s crucial that the board is PFAS - free , " says Jos . " That ’s going to become a requirement . As a grower , you want your irrigation water to be light . "
The larger size of the jury , along with the special specifications mentioned above , results in an even high yield , accord to the company . A stock gore has a electrical capacity of 570 - 585 W , Willem depend that this venire reaches 620 - 640 W . That have in mind 240 watts per square meter , summate Chretien Hendriks from Genap . " That result in a yield addition of 24 % . "
Battery systemZonopWaterbassin await to set up the first system with these latest panels on basins at growers ' sites after the summer vacation . This can also include a battery system for energy warehousing , Willem brings up another current development . " We wait to deliver the first projects with such a battery system this year . We are currently exploring the optimal compounding . "
The trade fair video of ZonopWaterbassin , including footage from Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen , a member of Oxin Growers . Willem : " This winter , they saw with their own eye that the system is well repellent to storms . "
For more selective information : Willem VerwoerdZon op WaterbassinHonderdland 2262676 LV , MaasdijkTel . : +31 ( 0)6 415 14 033[email protected]www.zonopwaterbassin.nl
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