What is a utility-scale solar project? How many types of utility-scale solar generating systems are there?
Utility-scale solar is a very common term among solar industry professionals whose definition varies widely in the industry. However, the basic concept of utility-scale solar services is selling the power directly into the electric grid. These services are also termed as ‘in front of the meter’. This is opposite to the distributed generation system, which is termed as ‘behind the meter’. Apart from this, utility-scale solar projects are determined by several factors like location, size, voltage, state policy, and interconnection type. How many types of utility-scale solar generating systems are there? Depending upon the type of energy conversion and type of solar resource they rely on, there are two main types of utility-scale solar generating systems viz. Photovoltaics (PV) and Concentrating Solar Power. Photovoltaics (PV) As we all know, PV cells are used in solar panels. According to the experts from ACE Renewtech, a Leading Solar EPC Company , PV cells absorb the solar energy fro...