Understanding the impact of soiling on PV modules and thus the most appropriate cleaning regime, is critical to preventing losses in module power and plant yield. The Fraunhofer CSP team describes a statistical method they have developed for accurately characterising the losses from soiling in desert conditions
From sandstorms to extreme heat, solar installations in the Middle East face some unique operational and technical challenges. Experts from Jordan-based developer and O&M specialist MASE describe some of the innovative solutions emerging to keep plants running in the harshest conditions.
The end-of-life handling of PV equipment is becoming an important element in the total life cycle costs of PV generation assets. First Solar looks at the growing importance of PV recycling.
Inverters are the subject of intensive ongoing innovation as the range of roles they are expected to play in PV power plant operation continues to grow. Liese scopes out some of the key areas for further technological advancement in the next generation of solar inverters.
PV plant data reported to stakeholders has hitherto lacked consistency. Our authors report on efforts by the IECRE to harmonise the information being reported to investors, regulators and others over a project’s lifecycle
Storage integration | Our team profile 10 of the leading global system integrators working in energy storage today. This is a handful of the names that are designing systems, solving problems, executing projects and shaping the industry around us.
Trade dispute | Battle lines have been drawn as another trade dispute convulses the US solar industry. An increasingly bitter war of
words as the case hearings get underway is discussed.
Technology | Falling prices have seen single-axis trackers become standard issue in utility PV plants in many parts of the world. As the tracker market becomes more crowded, manufacturers are developing increasingly sophisticated technologies to stay ahead of the game and support wider PV power plant innovation.
Policy | State governments and agencies have a key role to play in fostering the growth of energy storage.The key policies, programmes and incentives being used by America’s pioneering storage states are discussed.
