Each huge satellite dish has 307 solar panelsThe transformation of satellite dishes belonging to telecoms provider Leuk TDC is being hailed as a demonstration of how existing infrastructure can be repurposed for solar energy. The solar plant comprises two satellite antennae with 307 solar panels on each one. Given the complex orientation and inclination of the solar panels on the satellite dishes, shadows and varied inclinations threatened to reduce the efficiency of the solar array. With traditional string solar inverters, they reduce the overall performance to match the weakest performing panel on the string, meaning one shaded panel could reduce energy yield considerably. This enables the solar system to mitigate the impact of module mismatch on the satellite dishes, maximising energy production and making the project financially viable.