Long Reads

A team of researchers from DEWA R&D Center, Dubai has undertaken a comprehensive review of PV module degradation in desert environments. Their research proposes a new test cycle to identify defects induced in PV modules by harsh desert conditions.

Many of the mechanisms used to manage the finances of the solar sector have not kept pace with the rate of capacity additions.

The changing landscape of international aid to Ukraine puts a new focus on its energy sector and the boom in self-consumption PV systems.

JinkoSolar reports on some of the work the company is doing to develop and test products to withstand the rigours of the marine environment.

Last year has marked a turning point for Chinese energy and power enterprises' investments in PV power plants in China.

PV Talk: SolarEdge general manager of Europe Christian Carraro on the "niche applications" of which European solar can take advantage.

Wenzhong Shen, Sheng Ma and Huanpei Huang present an overview of the ultraviolet-induced degradation affecting TOPCon cells and modules.

Brian Grenko of VDE Americas assesses the route to market for perovskite PV products as an alternative to silicon-based technologies.

“As the market develops, there’s more sophisticated views of the market,” said Aldevinas Burokas at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2025.