{"id":19030,"date":"2023-10-09T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenyellow.com\/lexique-shiftproduction\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T09:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:23:05","slug":"shiftproduction-lexicon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenyellow.com\/en\/shiftproduction-lexicon\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexicon – Solar production"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The different types of photovoltaic solar plants <\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is a solar plant? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Solar energy, also known as “photovoltaic solar energy”<\/strong>, is one of the main sources of renewable energy (RE). This form of energy is produced from an inexhaustible natural source: the sun. <\/strong> <\/p>\n

To harness this renewable energy, photovoltaic solar power plants are used, with two main objectives: self-consumption of the energy produced, or injection into the local grid. The operation of a solar plant photovoltaic system is based on two key components: <\/p>\n

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  1. Photovoltaic panels, which convert sunlight into direct current.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Inverters, which transform this direct current into alternating current,<\/strong> allowing green electricity to be fed into the grid or consumed directly on site (self-consumption).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are four main types of solar power plant, whether for self-consumption or grid feed-in.<\/strong> Each has many advantages, and the choice will depend on the specifics of the site and the particular needs of clients.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What are the different types of photovoltaic solar plant? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    A solar plant rooftop<\/b> system, also known as a solar plant photovoltaic rooftop<\/b> system, is a solar energy production system installed directly on the roof of a building. Its purpose is to convert sunlight into green electricity. <\/p>\n

    The main benefits of a solar plant roof are as follows:<\/p>\n

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    1. Land enhancement:<\/strong> By opting for solar plant , building owners can enhance the value of their roof space by using it to generate renewable energy, without requiring additional land.<\/li>\n
    2. Lower energy bills for self-consumption:<\/strong> When the electricity generated by solar plant is used directly on site (self-consumption), this reduces dependence on traditional energy suppliers and saves on energy bills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These advantages make rooftop solar power plants attractive solutions for building owners keen to promote renewable energy, optimize their space and save on energy consumption.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Solar carport power plant for parking lots <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Carpark shading s<\/strong>ystems are covering structures that offer optimum protection from the elements and create shade for parked vehicles. They can be horizontal or inclined in height. Solar carpark<\/strong> systems are equipped with solar panels that capture the sun’s rays and transform them into clean electricity. <\/p>\n

      These solar installations, whether for self-consumption or injection into the grid, enable us to make the most of previously exploited areas considered “lost to nature”.<\/strong> By producing green electricity, they also contribute to the decarbonization of the local energy mix<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      A ground-mounted solar<\/strong> farm, also known as a solar park<\/strong>, consists of photovoltaic solar panels installed directly on the ground. These solar farms can cover an area of several hectares. <\/p>\n

      The installation of a photovoltaic solar farm offers a number of advantages, contributing to the energy transition while at the same time enhancing the value of degraded or unused land<\/strong>, such as polluted sites, former quarries, landfill sites or buried water retention basins. <\/p>\n

      These solar farms can also be set up on cultivated land, in this case called agrivoltaics, enabling dual use<\/strong> by protecting crops while producing solar energy. <\/p>\n

      As with other types of photovoltaic solar power plants, the energy produced can be consumed on site by a site connected to the solar farm, or fed into the electricity grid. <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      The term ” floating solar<\/strong> ” or ” floating photovoltaic power plant<\/strong> ” refers to a solar installation located on a body of water. Setting up a floating solar plant involves using floating structures fixed to the bottom of the body of water, whether a lake, reservoir, dam or even the open sea. These structures house photovoltaic solar panels specially designed to withstand aquatic conditions. <\/strong> <\/p>\n

      Floating solar power plants offer several significant advantages: <\/p>\n

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      3. Improved performance<\/strong>: Water helps cool the solar panels, improving their efficiency and energy output.<\/li>\n
      4. Easy to dismantle<\/strong>: Floating solar power plants can be dismantled more easily than land-based plants.<\/li>\n
      5. Cost comparable to land-based power plants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Find out more about our #SHIFTProduction solar photovoltaic solutions and our achievements<\/a><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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