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Hail causes over 70% of financial losses for US PV – kWh Analytics

June 10, 2025
Hail accounts for 73% of financial losses for US solar PV projects, despite representing just 6% of the total number of loss incidents.
Production of Trina Solar’s 210mm n-type i-TOPCon cells. Image: Trina Solar

LECO process can increase resistance of TOPCon cells by ‘orders of magnitude’

June 2, 2025
The LECO process used in the production of TOPCon solar cells could increase their resistances by 'orders of magnitude', per new research.
The DuraTrack Hail XP tracker.

Array unveils DuraTrack Hail XP tracker for hail- and wind-prone regions

May 16, 2025
Array Technologies has unveiled its latest tracker, designed for use in regions prone to high wind speeds and significant hailstorms.
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Anti-hail TOPCon solar PV modules from Canadian Solar get first deployment in Australia

April 3, 2025
Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar has partnered with Australian energy retailer Flow Power to supply anti-hail solar PV modules for a solar PV power plant in South Australia.
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Moving beyond TMY: Why the solar industry needs time series data for PV project evaluation

March 31, 2025
As solar projects become more complex, Typical Meteorological Year data is holding the industry back, according to Solargis' Marcel Suri.
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Are steel module frames set to replace aluminium as the PV industry standard?

February 5, 2025
PV Talk: Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson believes a rapid transition from aluminium to steel as the standard material for PV module frames is imminent.
Post-Hurricane Milton: D3Energy's floating solar system amid a flooded parking lot in Orlando

D3Energy’s floating solar systems withstand Hurricane Milton impact

October 23, 2024
Floating solar (FPV) systems from D3Energy, a US-based FPV developer, have withstood the impact of Hurricane Milton in Florida, US.
Grid infrastructure in the US.

US DOE invests US$2 billion for grid resilience following Hurricane Helene

October 21, 2024
The investments will protect the grid from the increasing threat of extreme weather and expand grid capacity as demand grows, the DOE said.
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Single-glass versus double-glass: a deep dive into module reliability

October 2, 2024
The choice of glass in a PV module has become a key consideration in efforts to improve durability in the face of extreme weather conditions.
Extensive investment in Europe’s grid network is needed to keep pace with renewables deployment.

US DOE invests US$2.2 billion to add 13GW of grid capacity

August 7, 2024
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has invested US$2.2 billion in the grid across eight projects covering 18 states.

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