Installing Solar Power Plants in Snowbound Areas : Lessons from Himachal Pradesh, India
Are you facing the challenge of installing solar at high altitudes with difficult terrain and climatic conditions? This Live Wire recommends practices for setting up solar installations in snowbound terrain, based on the Bank’s assessment of techni...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2021
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/209181612423829981/Installing-Solar-Power-Plants-in-Snowbound-Areas-Lessons-from-Himachal-Pradesh-India http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35123 |
| Summary: | Are you facing the challenge of
installing solar at high altitudes with difficult terrain
and climatic conditions? This Live Wire recommends practices
for setting up solar installations in snowbound terrain,
based on the Bank’s assessment of technical requirements for
setting up a 1 GW solar power project in Spiti Valley,
Himachal Pradesh. Possible technical solutions include
bifacial modules and passivated emitter and rear cell
technology, all with fixed mounting systems. With nuanced
solutions, it is crucial to train staff and optimize
equipment for site-specific risks like heavy snow loads.
Both utility-scale projects for export, as well as small
setups for supplying local communities, could potentially
benefit from such solutions. |
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