Long Reads

Assessing how a grid is used, and when its times of peak supply and demand take place, could improve operations as solar capacity expands

As solar power projects mature, panels increasingly lose efficiency. What do operators do with solar panels once they have reached the end of their lifespan? Will Norman finds out.

Stuti Gupta, Solar Lead at Prescinto, an AI-powered asset performance management platform for solar, wind and energy storage assets, and Prescinto Performance Excellence Head Abhishek Puttanna on the role of artificial intelligence in monitoring and optimising photovoltaic assets.

Many Australian state governments have implemented favourable economic policies to encourage more solar investment within their borders.

Architect Dr Silke Krawietz on how Building-integrated Photovoltaics can be used in existing and new buildings and urban structures to create built-up environments that harness the power of nature.

George Heynes explores how the UK’s Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regulations support the transition to a green energy economy.

Uncertainty surrounding ownership models of large-scale solar projects raises a question: are such facilities simply too big to succeed?

Carrie Xiao on a recent workshop held by TÜV Rheinland where PV developers, buyers and investors exchanged views on module quality and buying strategies.

Tom Kenning looks at the rise of solar power in Texas, a US state better known for its role in the oil and gas industry, where a beneficial tax regime and an abundance of project land work in favour of building out solar power generation.