Examining the definition of agrivoltaics
An expansive definition of agricultural dual-use must not exclude ecosystem benefits.
Why rooftop solar?
California solar homeowner believes the main importance of rooftop solar is that electricity is produced where it is consumed, but it offers several additional advantages.
Long-term issues found in warehoused solar panels
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.
Third-party asset management is one way to maximize ROI and accelerate growth
Third-party asset management provides a solution by offering specialized expertise and resources, allowing owners to focus on core business objectives without compromising on performance.
Charting the effect of climate change on solar project hail risk
Individual storms can cause tens of millions in damage to installations, demonstrating the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to severe hail events.
The story on storage
If all of the RFPs, applications and other utility proposals that were active at the end of 2024 are filled, utilities will add over 18.5 GW of energy storage capacity.
The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
Rebuild fire-devastated homes all-electric with solar
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson explains how the areas of Los Angeles that were recently hit by fire have now the opportunity to reduce energy bills and reconstruction costs by rebuilding only all-electric homes.
Solid ground for uncertain times: Financing solutions for solar development
In an industry built on momentum, developers are finding new ways to unlock capital efficiently to avoid being hamstrung by the new uncertainty. Land can be the key.
Polysilicon market holds steady, awaiting policy-driven shift
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
