operations and maintenance

Without quality control, even expensive, high-precision radiometers can generate misleading data, according to Solargis' Marcel Suri.

PV projects operate close to technical and financial limits, meaning that inaccurate inputs can have performance and profitability impacts.

New data suggests the traditional assumptions behind hail stow modelling may be underestimating the likelihood of damage to a PV system.

Brett Beattie of Castillo Engineering looks at some of the key land grading work that can make multimillion-dollar differences to projects.

Marco Zaniboni and Juanma Fernandez of Sonnedix examine the key considerations in deciding whether to revamp, repower or retrofit.

US solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies has announced that two of its tracking systems are compatible with 2,000V solar systems.

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

Scatec has reported stable financial results in the second quarter of 2025, with revenue holding steady at NOK2.3 billion (US$220 million).

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

Utility-scale solar is preparing for its next voltage evolution, with 2,000V systems emerging as the successor to the 1,500V standard.