Guest Blog

As the solar industry pushes for ever-lower costs, collapsing module quality is forcing a rethink of how reliability and performance can be safeguarded, writes Eric Hafter.

Equipment-driven underperformance in PV power plants has tripled over the past five years, according to Raptor Maps.

Ben Moore reports on RESPONDENT, a European-funded project that uses space technologies to help integrate renewable energy into the grid.

Inverters are critical to PV systems but are often over-specified due to inadequate data on which materials and designs optimise performance.

Following reports of 'rogue' communication devices in Chinese solar inverters, the solar industry needs to wake up to cybersecurity risk.

The ability of PV simulation software to accurately simulate energy performance for bifacial modules leaves more questions than answers.

CEA's Martin Meyers considers the pros and cons of the different PV cell technology options for manufacturers starting production in the US.

Solar cannot be regarded as a 'set and forget' technology and must be fully maintained to prevent systemic underperformance.

Solar’s rapid expansion has attracted the attention of those opposed to its ongoing success, writes Becquerel Institute CEO Gaëtan Masson.