Global solar portfolios are increasingly producing fragmented and incomplete data, which can impact project performance and financial returns. Research from Sandia National Laboratories – one of the US Department of Energy’s network of research labs – shows a broad range of inconsistencies and a lack of standardised processes across data collection and sharing in solar PV ...
For a long time, the mention of deserts, Gobi, and wastelands conjured images of sandstorms, unsuitability for development, and even ecological governance challenges. Now, these barren lands are becoming a crucial battleground for China's new energy development. The plan proposes prioritizing the construction of wind and solar power bases in the "Three Norths" region (Northwest, North, and Northwe...
The safety of solar power systems has once again become a focal point of public attention. Just recently, a major fire broke out in the Springwood ward of Marden Hospital in North Yorkshire, England. When firefighters arrived, the entire building was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, all 15 patients were safely evacuated without injury. Subsequent investigations suggest that rooftop solar panels we...
The photovoltaic industry is facing a series of challenges, one after another. Recently, following Typhoon Bavi, Typhoon Dolphin is moving inland, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to many parts of Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Jiangsu provinces. Coastal cities are experiencing severe flooding, leading to varying degrees of waterlogging, and some railway lines have suspended operations. Typhoon D...
In the summer of 2026, a new type of equipment increasingly appeared on apartment balconies in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich: one or two solar panels hanging on the outside of the railing, a small inverter hidden behind them, and a suitcase-sized energy storage battery placed beside them. Unlike traditional rooftop solar systems that require construction teams, electricians, approvals, and grid conn...
