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Despite an awareness of the benefits that co-located storage and solar can offer, the commercial model for such sites has yet to materialise.

The Renewables Obligation (RO) has incentivised UK clean electricity generation since 2002 through Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs).

The pricing dynamics within the photovoltaic industry chain are witnessing a split, with noticeable drops in polysilicon and wafer prices.

With solar a global industry, perhaps a global approach is the best way to ensure a more consistent supply of funding.

The G12R series silicon wafers, at 2382x1134mm, boast new cell technology that is both self-developed and self-produced.

Chinese companies supplied half of US PV modules in 2023, but Indian imports are growing as restrictions on Chinese products tighten.

According to Energie Commune, Belgium installed 1.8GW of new solar capacity in 2023, and pushing its total operating solar portfolio to 9.9GW.

Digitalisation offers PV plant operators the opportunity to shift from preventive to predictive maintenance practices. Eduardo Sarquis reports on research aimed at shedding further light on the system performance benefits of moving to a predictive O&M strategy.

With SunPower shifting its focus to the US residential sector, there are genuine questions to be asked about the company’s prospects.