A team of researchers has proposed a model for assessing potential renewable energy drought at existing solar and wind sites and has urged developers to consider a “trilemma” of competing factors when ...

After nine years at the helm of U.S. solar’s main trade body, Abigail Ross Hopper announced she would step down as president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), effective Feb. 1 ...

Learn how basic physics can be used to estimate solar power output with simple, logical calculations. This video explains solar irradiance, energy conversion, and efficiency in a clear, intuitive ...

One of the most ambitious solar projects in history is quietly heading for shutdown after just a decade of operation. The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California’s Mojave Desert was once hailed as ...

Transitioning to solar energy is more than just an environmentally conscious choice—it’s also a strategic financial move. With electricity rates steadily climbing, many homeowners in areas like New ...

In this pv magazine Webinar, we will review fatigue loading from hurricane and high-wind events and their impact on solar trackers Single-axis solar trackers need to be designed with extreme weather ...

If you are considering going solar, one of the first questions you probably have is simple: how much do solar panels cost in Arizona? With abundant sunshine, strong utility rates, and valuable ...

Two Solarlytics units installed next to a DC combiner. DC-DC converters are one option for tackling the issue of voltage collapse. Image: Solarlytics. As solar plants age and face varying ...