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The RatedPower Blog

Technology and engineering

DC/AC ratio: How to choose the right size solar inverter?

Let's dive into the DC/AC ratio of a PV system —and why it is important when designing it.

Updated 19 APR, 22

Nacho Álvarez

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Market analysis

Russia-Ukraine conflict exacerbates European energy crisis

How are energy prices set in Europe? What is the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on European gas supply?

Updated 11 APR, 22

Laura Rodríguez

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Technology and engineering

How to clean solar panels: 5 tried and tested ways

Why should you clean solar panels? And, how can you clean to maintain their optimum power efficiency? Read on to find out.

Updated 8 APR, 22

Laura Rodríguez

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Driving the change

Key energy sector takeaways from the IPCC report

The IPCC report on climate change impacts and adaptation urges the world to act now to reduce global warming and highlights the challenges the energy sector must address.

Updated 30 MAR, 22

Laura Rodríguez

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Technology and engineering

Cabling solar installations for maximum efficiency

The way that cables are laid out in a solar power plant can affect its performance and return on investment. Here’s how.

Updated 28 MAR, 22

Álvaro Pajares

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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

Laura Rodríguez

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Market analysis

Developing countries and renewable energy during COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen renewable investment shift from developing countries to developed markets. How can the industry reverse the shift?

Updated 2 MAR, 22

Laura Rodríguez

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Technology and engineering

How to battle soiling losses with RatedPower

How do soiling losses affect the output from a solar energy system and how can RatedPower help to account for them in a PV project?

Updated 22 FEB, 22

Natalia Opie

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Technology and engineering

Limiting shading losses to maximize solar power output

What are shading losses in a solar energy system? What causes shading? How can RatedPower help to account for them in a solar project?

Updated 17 FEB, 22

Natalia Opie

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Technology and engineering

Bifacial modules: a comprehensive guide on financial and technical performance of the next hot thing in solar

Looking into the economic aspects of bifacials such as the current industry situation, market leaders, key world regions, LCOE, bifacial modules' history and the future of the solar photovoltaic market with special attention to bifacial solar panels compared to monofacial.

Updated 24 JAN, 22

Laura Rodríguez

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Market analysis

Solar energy market in Thailand

The central and northeastern parts of Thailand have a lot of potential for solar energy, due to their high raditation levels through the year. Let's take a look at Thailand's solar energy landscape.

Updated 5 JAN, 22

Trade Commission of Spain in Bangkok

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Product and corporate updates

Unveiling RatedPower 3.0

Earthworks calculation tool, a 3D Layout Model, and an enhanced CAPEX tool are some of the features included in the latest version of RatedPower to increase efficiency of PV engineering teams.

Updated 3 JAN, 22

Gabriel Cañadas

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