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Data collection and analysis in solar PV installations is increasingly sophisticated, particularly relating to grid interaction and weather forecasting.

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

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

Solargis' Marcel Suri asks if the solar industry is using the best available science to characterise real-world solar resource conditions?

VDE Americas has verified the successful deployment of the hail mitigation function of GameChange Solar’s Genius trackers.

Understanding year-on-year solar radiation variability is critical for optimising solar projects, particularly amid climate change.

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.

Slovakian software provider Solargis has launched Evaluate 2.0, the second generation of its 3D PV power plant designer.

Larger and thinner PV modules has contributed to increase breakages, although there is no single contributing factor, according to NREL.

Insurer kWh Analytics has launched a US$2.4 million initiative to “develop innovative approaches” to improve the resilience of PV projects.