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Market analysis
Breaking down solar farm costs: Free template inside
How to properly understand and efficiently allocate and decrease the costs of your solar plant project.
Updated 27 SEP, 21
Market analysis
Solar energy in Australia: a 2021 market analysis
Solar energy rises to 6.4% of the total power generation in Australia. This success is driven by the technology advance, lower cost and the increased social awareness.
Updated 11 MAY, 21
10 ways to reduce O&M costs
10 ways to reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for utility-scale solar plants and increase profit margins.
Updated 23 MAR, 22
Technology and engineering
The power of battery storage: Evolution and alternatives
Alternatives to batteries are on the rise. Read on to find out how the development of battery storage technologies is integral to the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Updated 28 JUL, 22
What is LCOE and why is it important?
What is the levelized cost of energy, how is it calculated and why is it important for a renewable electricity project?
Updated 18 AUG, 22
Technology and engineering
Solar Energy Australia: is mid-scale solar the future of renewables?
Mid-scale solar plants are one of the most exciting factors driving the green energy transition. Find out how and why these solar energy projects are thriving in Australia.
Updated 7 AUG, 23
Technology and engineering
Top 5 Solar Inverters used in RatedPower
Read this post to discover the five most popular solar inverters used in utility-scale PV projects. We look at specifications, features, popularity based on regional use, and more.
Updated 17 MAY, 23
What the US Inflation Reduction Act means to Europe
Find out what the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) means for Europe’s green industries? Is the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan a sufficient response?
Updated 24 APR, 23
Policy and regulation
How US, EU, and Australian governments are responding to the global energy crisis
The global energy crisis is affecting markets and consumers worldwide. What are major governments doing to address skyrocketing prices and move toward a sustainable future?
Updated 5 APR, 23
Giving back
Bringing solar power to the unserved
Solar power is key to renewable energy transition but hindered by infrastructure and funding, especially for low-income homes. 775M people lack electricity access, making off-grid solutions critical, but bringing solar power to underserved areas is a challenge.
Updated 28 MAR, 23
Driving the change
Top 5 innovations that could change our fate against climate disasters
The article discusses five recent climate disasters and innovative solutions to tackle them.
Updated 22 MAR, 23
Technology and engineering
Photovoltaic and rail transportation: Is it the future, or a failure waiting to happen?
What is the potential for installing solar energy systems in railway networks? Is it viable to run trains from rooftop PV panels on a large scale?
Updated 6 MAR, 23
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