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PVEL releases ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard

2023 Scorecard names 250 types of solar modules from 35 manufacturers as Top Performers.

Solar assets are underperforming expectations by 8%, what is the root cause?

kWh Analytics says that finding the root cause of the underperformance through forensic analysis can help mitigate losses.

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How long do residential solar inverters last?

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.

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How long do rooftop residential solar panels last?

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.

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Aerial inspection of solar plants goes mainstream

Using drone and manned aircraft for fast and accurate inspection of solar assets.

DNV aims to achieve FPV-specific reference standards for floating solar PV

DNV is spearheading two joint industry projects that aim to develop reference standards for the design, development, and operation of floating PV systems. Such standards are still largely lacking, potentially leading to delays and obstacles in permitting and authorization.

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Scientists, industry players reveal plans for new LETID testing standard

An international research group has published the details of a two-year project to develop reliable ways to assess light-elevated temperature-induced degradation in operational PV modules.

The new Terrasmart and its vision for the future of US renewables

pv magazine sat down with Terrasmart President, Ed McKiernan to discuss the implications of the integration, ideas behind the new identity, and his company’s vision of their role in the US’ transition to renewable energy.

Sunrise brief: Global energy storage market set to hit 1 TWh by 2030, BNEF says

Also on the rise: Rooftop solar fires are a real and growing risk, A-SMACC says it could refile anti-dumping tariff petitions, and five New England colleges now are powered by solar under a novel PPA arrangement.

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PV Evolution Labs crowdsources solar inverter testing

The testing is intended to offer inverter buyers an opportunity to leverage empirical data over the claims of product marketing materials.

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