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Alpine PV Competence

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A project to support implementation partners by the Swiss universities of applied sciences

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MAP

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STATISTICS

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KNOWLEDGE

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Latest Knowledge Articles

  • Floating PV

    M.H.,
    BFH,

    Photovoltaic systems on reservoirs can certainly cause damage. Nevertheless, there are no regulations. Now the federal government is reacting and is no longer authorising any more installations for the time being.

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  • Alpine Module Design

    E.Ö.,
    SUPSI,

    Designing Alpine PV modules requires addressing cold temperatures, snow loads, high winds, temperature fluctuations, UV exposure, and mechanical stresses to ensure durability and efficiency in harsh alpine conditions.

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  • Floating Demonstration-Parc Lac des Toules

    LT,
    ZHAW,

    The world’s highest-altitude floating power plant has been in operation in the Swiss Alps since 2019.

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  • Experimental Plant in Davos Totalp

    R.G.,
    ZHAW,

    Informative overview of the alpine photovoltaic test facility in Davos Totalp. Including a freestanding with different module inclinations and a miniaturized flexible PV system.

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