Nominal power (photovoltaic) be described as having "one kilowatt-peak" in the meaning "one kilowatt of peak power". Similarly outside the SI, the peak power is sometimes written as "P = 1 kW" as opposed to "P = 1 kW". In the context of domestic PV installations, the kilowatt (kW) is the most common unit for peak power, sometimes stated as kW. The output of photovoltaic systems varies with the intensity of sunshine and other conditions. The more sun, the more power the PV module will generate. Losses, compared to performance in optimal conditions, will occur due to non-ideal alignment of the module in
Shigatse Photovoltaic Power Plant Shigatse Photovoltaic Power Plant The Shigatse Photovoltaic Power Plant () is located 3 km northwest of Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, China. It was connected to the grid in July 2011. The plant sits in the industrial photovoltaic area of Shigatse about 3 km northwest of the city in the Xigaze Prefecture, at an altitude of 3895 meters. According to Suntech CEO, “with intense sunlight and cool temperatures, Tibet is extremely well-suited for the utilisation of advanced photovoltaic technology”. Tibet has abundant solar energy with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. Construction was undertaken by the Linuo