{"id":2628,"date":"2024-05-16T08:22:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T08:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdautomation.com\/blog\/cd-automation-e-lenergia-solare\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:35:47","slug":"solar-energy-and-the-contribution-of-cd-automation-to-the-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cdautomation.com\/blog\/en\/solar-energy-and-the-contribution-of-cd-automation-to-the-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar energy and the contribution of CD Automation to the industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The development of solar energy<\/h2>\n

In recent years, technological advances in terms of photovoltaic and solar energy systems have reached remarkable levels, which is also why more and more roofs in built-up areas are equipped with photovoltaic and thermal panels due to their increasing efficiency.<\/p>\n

Solar energy is harnessed through photovoltaic systems and represents a renewable source with the major advantage of being inexhaustible and eco-friendly, as it involves no combustion or CO\u2082 emissions. Furthermore, compared to other renewable energy sources, solar systems can operate throughout the year. Storage systems, integrated with complementary technologies, allow the energy produced to be stored for later use.<\/p>\n

The role of thermal control in photovoltaic panel manufacturing<\/h2>\n

Photovoltaic installations play a key role in the energy transition and environmental protection. However, it is equally important to consider the production phase of solar panels, where process temperature control is essential.
\nDuring material deposition, polymerization, drying, and lamination processes, it is necessary to maintain stable and uniform temperatures to ensure the quality and reliability of photovoltaic modules. Even minimal thermal variations can affect final performance and product lifespan.
\nIn this context, electric heating power controllers ensure precision, stability, and energy efficiency throughout the production process, contributing to the manufacturing of high-performance solar panels.<\/p>\n

The quality of CD Automation products for the solar energy sector<\/h2>\n

CD Automation,<\/b> thanks to its thirty years of experience in the sector, manufactures top-quality thyristor power units <\/a>\u00a0and soft starters\u00a0for industrial automation and is supported internationally by a system of subsidiaries and partners of primary importance in the industrial thermoregulation sector.
\nThanks to advanced microprocessor-based designs, these systems are engineered to meet every application requirement and can be configured for different uses, always ensuring the most suitable solution. All units are characterized by innovation in wiring and optimized space management inside electrical panels.
\nCD Automation has also established a competence center to support partners in the electrification of industrial processes, aiming to reduce energy consumption, simplify system complexity, and improve power quality in renewable energy applications, including solar energy.<\/p>\n

Applications in the solar energy sector<\/h2>\n

Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems use large reflectors or mirrors to direct and concentrate the sun’s rays onto an absorption tube that contains a heat-transfer medium typically composed of molten salts or heat transfer oils.\u00a0The pipes carrying the heated fluid must travel great distances from the source of the reflectors to the processing side of the plant. High-temperature heating lines, tank heaters and heat tracing products are ideal for ensuring that heat transfer media are kept within the appropriate ranges and do not reach the threshold of critical temperatures, both during transport and storage.<\/p>\n

Thanks to products such as REVO C<\/strong>, REVO PC<\/strong>, and REVO S<\/strong>, CD Automation supports companies developing precision heating and control systems for solar applications, from raw material processing to module production and system integration
\nHere are some examples of where they can be used:<\/p>\n