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Path to New Energy Efficiency Solutions
VERTICAL SOLAR PARKS
Energum offers an efficient solution – vertically installed bifacial solar panels. Vertical solar panels provide the opportunity to optimize energy production when it is most needed – during the morning and evening hours. Let’s look at the key advantages of vertical solar panels and why, in the future, vertical panel parks could become the standard, transforming the energy market.
Path to New Energy Efficiency Solutions
Efficiency in Morning and Evening Hours
One of the main benefits of vertical solar panels is their ability to capture sunlight more effectively during morning and evening hours when energy demand peaks. Panels installed in an east-west orientation efficiently utilize these hours when electricity consumption is at its highest. This ensures a more stable energy production throughout the day.
East-west oriented panels can generate up to 20% more electricity during peak hours compared to traditional south-facing systems. This makes them an ideal solution in locations where energy consumption is highest in the early morning and late afternoon.
Land Efficiency and Dual Use
One of the most appealing advantages of vertical solar panels is their ability to maximize space usage. Since they are placed vertically, they occupy significantly less land compared to traditional panels. This opens up exciting possibilities for dual-use scenarios, such as agrivoltaics, where agriculture and solar energy production can coexist.
Farmers can retain up to 90% of their crop yields while simultaneously generating solar energy. This addresses the concerns of many farmers in European countries regarding the placement of solar parks on agricultural land.
Land Efficiency and Dual Use
One of the most appealing advantages of vertical solar panels is their ability to maximize space usage. Since they are placed vertically, they occupy significantly less land compared to traditional panels. This opens up exciting possibilities for dual-use scenarios, such as agrivoltaics, where agriculture and solar energy production can coexist.
Farmers can retain up to 90% of their crop yields while simultaneously generating solar energy. This addresses the concerns of many farmers in European countries regarding the placement of solar parks on agricultural land.
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Latvia on the Path to Leadership: Energum’s Vertical Solar Panel Revolution
Latvian energy company Energum is a pioneer in vertical solar panel technology. They have developed cost-effective mounting systems and are actively expanding their vertical solar energy capacities. Currently, Energum is constructing a 4 MW vertical solar park with an energy storage system, which will be the largest project of its kind in Eastern Europe.
Energum specialists are also addressing the so-called “duck curve” problem—a situation where energy supply does not align with demand—by combining vertical panels with battery systems. This ensures a stable energy supply even during peak demand times.
Better Performance in Winter: Snow Shedding and Albedo Effect
In regions with heavy snowfall, vertical panels offer significant advantages. Their vertical design ensures that snow naturally slides off, allowing energy production to continue even during winter months. Unlike tilted panels, which can be blocked by snow, vertical systems provide uninterrupted energy generation. An additional benefit comes from the albedo effect—the light reflected from the snow. This reflection can increase energy production by up to 10% in snowy areas, enhancing the efficiency of vertical panels in winter.
Cooling in Hot Climates: Temperature Efficiency
Resilience Against Adverse Weather Conditions
In addition to better performance in certain climatic conditions, vertical solar panels are also more resilient. Their vertical positioning reduces exposure to hail and debris, which can significantly damage traditional panels. In 2023 alone, hail damage to solar farms caused $900 million in losses. Vertical systems, with a smaller surface area and reduced direct impact, help mitigate this risk.
A Sustainable Step Towards Vertical Solar Panels
Vertical solar panels offer a range of benefits: improved efficiency during peak hours, resilience against adverse weather conditions, and optimal land use. These advantages make them a smart investment in regions with specific space, climate, or temperature requirements.
While traditional south-facing panels are still widely used, vertical solar panels are proving to be a viable and efficient alternative. As we continue to develop sustainable energy solutions, it is time to consider the potential of vertical solar systems and fully embrace the opportunities this innovation offers.
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