extreme weather

Damage to solar from so-called Natural Catastrophe events is increasing as the technology expands its reach and weather conditions worsen.

Vaisala has launched a new hail alert system aimed at solar operators grappling with an increasingly costly problem for PV installations.

US tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has launched an automated 80 degree hail stow angle for its flagship 1P Pioneer tracker.

US-based climate insurance provider kWh Analytics has launched a new renewable energy insurance cover for extreme weather events.

Despite severe flooding in the Waiotahe Valley in New Zealand, Lodestone Energy has confirmed that its 42MW Te Herenga o Te Rā solar PV power plant has continued operations.

The RMI has published updated guidance on how resilience to damage from tropical cyclones can be built into all PV systems.

Fluctuations in solar generation and energy prices during July’s heat dome in the US highlight the need for more nuanced data, says Solargis.

Hail accounts for 73% of financial losses for US solar PV projects, despite representing just 6% of the total number of loss incidents.

The LECO process used in the production of TOPCon solar cells could increase their resistances by 'orders of magnitude', per new research.

Array Technologies has unveiled its latest tracker, designed for use in regions prone to high wind speeds and significant hailstorms.