Revolutionary discovery in solar power research
TUT is at the forefront of developing the electrical properties of solar photovoltaic power systems and solutions for integrating solar power into the grid. Professor Teuvo Suntio’s discovery concerning photovoltaic inverters reshaped the landscape of solar research.The solar power market is expanding rapidly. For example, in 2011 the global solar energy generation capacity increased by as much as 75 per cent and totalled 70,000 megawatts.
Up until recently, the functions of photovoltaic (PV) power systems have been poorly understood. Technical expertise has been lacking and malfunctions have been all too common. The systems have also been observed to cause problems with power quality and disruptions in the power grid.
TUT is globally recognized as a forerunner in the development of new PV technology. Thanks to a breakthrough discovery in 2006, the University has become a leading authority in the development of PV power systems and related grid integration solutions.
Read whole interview of Professor Teuvo Suntio and Seppo Valkealahti from:
http://www.tut.fi/en/research/highlights/discovery-revolutionizes-solar-research-/index.htm