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Technology and engineering
The state of PV recycling: Building a solar circular economy
Discover how end-of-life solar panels can be reused as part of the circular economy and the countries implementing a PV recycling program of their own to salvage these valuable materials.
14 MAR, 21 | Updated 10 OCT, 23
Technology and engineering
The bright side of cold weather: solar panels efficiency
Europe gets its fair share of cold weather. But, as we’ll explore in this article, low temperatures aren’t necessarily bad for solar generation.
9 FEB, 21 | Updated 26 JUN, 24
Policy and regulation
8 benefits of utility-scale solar energy projects
Utility-scale solar projects are helping to bring green energy to local communities and drive the green energy transition. Learn more about some of the benefits of these projects!
3 OCT, 23
Market analysis
A snapshot of solar O&M guidelines in different climates
Examine how solar O&M approaches vary from region to region, drawing key insights from the IEA PVPS report
17 OCT, 23
The rise of string inverters
String inverters are increasingly popular among PV plant developers, according to our annual Trends report. But why? Learn what a string inverter is and which projects benefit from this technology.
3 DEC, 24
Market analysis
Efficiency problem: Reducing energy waste is key to green transition
Reducing energy waste is paramount to hitting green targets. Read on to discover how energy is lost and how governments are looking to capitalize on untapped opportunities and upgrade national infrastructure.
19 NOV, 24
Technology and engineering
Concentrated solar: An unlikely comeback?
Once described as obsolete, the concentrated solar power market ballooned to $53 billion in 2023 and is still growing. Here’s why CSP is making a comeback.
12 NOV, 24
Market analysis
Renewable success stories: the countries with 100% renewable generation
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo generate 100% renewable energy. Read on to find out how they achieved this.
29 OCT, 24
Technology and engineering
Organic solar cells: Benefits, limitations & opportunities
In this article, we look at what organic solar cells are, how they differ from standard solar cells, how they work, their benefits and drawbacks, and what the future of organic solar cells looks like.
22 OCT, 24
Product and corporate updates
Key takeaways from our Solar Farm Design Guide
Before developing a grid-scale solar operation, read our new Solar Farm Design Guide to assess the feasibility of your site, configuration, and technology.
28 MAY, 24
Market analysis
A snapshot of the stats from the 2024 Renewable Report
Towards the end of last year, we conducted a survey among industry professionals to identify the topics most important to them in the world of clean energy. We then compile these findings in our Trends Report 2024. As part of this report, we also identified the key statistics around the use of the RatedPower platform.
In this blog, we’ll distill the key data points that we found and explore the stats driving the renewable energy industry in 2024.
30 APR, 24
Market analysis
A summary of the key trends in the 2024 Renewable Report
With the clean energy market constantly growing and evolving, it’s essential to understand where things might be heading next. Staying up-to-date with the latest innovations and trends in the industry is crucial to staying ahead of the curve.
In this blog, we’ll briefly overview the emerging trends reported by solar and renewable experts in our recent Trends Report 2024 and what these trends mean for the broader industry. Read on to find out more!
23 APR, 24
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