Achieving the sustainability of the communities, contribute to the conservation of the planet, and ensure its durability for the enjoyment of future generations. That is the mission that renewable energies have in today's world, and in this crusade, solar energy plays a fundamental role in the production of energy friendly to the environment.
TRANSFORMING SOLAR LIGHT
Photovoltaic systems transform the energy of solar radiation into electricity, which can be self-consumed in its entirety and sometimes delivered to the grid. Once the solar panels are installed, they transform the photons of the solar rays into direct current electricity, which passes through an inverter that transforms it into alternating current, which we normally use to power our appliances. This energy, together with that of the network, can power 100% of a home or office.
There are different types of solar panels that are differentiated by the technology they use. On a commercial level, the most used material is silicon in three forms: monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous. Monocrystalline panels are distinguished by their black color and corners cut with a chamfer while polycrystalline panels stand out for their bluish color, and for not having the chamfer in the corners. Finally, there are panels made of amorphous or thin-film silicon, characterized for having a simpler manufacturing process, offering a reduction in energy costs and costs, as well as for having architectural applications as they are flexible or translucent.
A NEW WAY TO CONSUME AND PRODUCE OUR ENERGY
In Enel - Codensa, an Enel Group Colombia Company, three photovoltaic energy projects have been launched in the city of Bogotá, with the installation of nearly 300 solar panels capable of generating a total of 77.5 MWh, which covers the annual demand of about 753 homes.
The first system was installed in 2015 in our corporate building facilities on 93rd Street, where there are 168 panels that generate 45 MWh per year. Another solar energy project was installed at Gimansio Vermont, which included the installation, operation and maintenance of a 40-panel system that can generate 38KWh per day, equivalent to a daily consumption of 95 computers. The third project was installed in the Autogermana car dealership on 7th Avenue with 128th Street and has 80 panels.
