Chip maker promises to bolster energy from shaded solar panels
National Semiconductor claims new device will automatically optimise solar cells in shaded conditions, improving energy output for some rooftop arrays by up to 30 per cent
For many companies looking to install solar panels, an inconveniently placed tree or rooftop facing in the wrong direction can soon put paid to their green ambitions by casting a shadow over the best spot...
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