Though it already hosts several of the world’s largest PV installations, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s solar industry is still young, with limited local infrastructure and expertise ...

Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average, according to new research from the University of ...

The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...

With firsthand experience of the complexity of testing indoor PV devices, researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada identified how certain testing setups and protocols can skew results, then ...

When it comes to making sure a solar power system is operating at peak efficiency and performance levels, testing is obviously key. However, there’s definitely more to this task than meets the eye.

The global solar boom has introduced a new urgency around asset durability, performance, and risk. As utility-scale solar farms become more common, so do the invisible defects that compromise ...

High flux solar simulators serve as indispensable tools in replicating the intensity, spectral distribution and angular characteristics of natural sunlight within controlled laboratory settings. Their ...

It could bring increased options for homeowners. Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize solar panels: 'High efficiency' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Solar panels are an increasingly efficient, cost-effective, and higher-power-density renewable-energy source, though most ...

Winter’s crisp days can bring weather conditions conducive to clean, solar energy production.  Clear, cold days are ideal for ...