pv magazine USA

Canadian startup unveils AI tool for solar panel cleaning optimization

Swish Solar has an AI-driven tool that optimizes solar panel cleaning schedules to reduce soiling losses and operating costs. The platform uses data analytics and forecasting models to help operators ...
Power Technology

PVFARM commences beta test for solar layout tool RE PILOT

PVFARM has begun beta testing of its new tool, currently referred to as RE PILOT, for optimising solar layout decision-making.
pv magazine International

Low new module prices stall growth in secondary solar market

Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows used solar modules made up just 1% of resale listings in 2025, as falling prices for new panels weaken reuse economics.

PVFARM Opens Beta Test for First-of-its-Kind Tool to Optimize Solar Layout Decision-Making

RE PILOT (R) allows optimization teams to evaluate thousands of site configurations at industry-leading speed for the first time.
pv magazine USA

Cheap new modules are stalling the used solar market

Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows used panels accounted for just 1% of resale listings in 2025, as record-low prices for new modules undermine the economics of reuse.
PV Tech

Understanding the current state of module quality – key takeaways from PVRW 2026

The latest PV Reliability Workshop highlighted why investing in PV reliability and quality is more important than ever.

From Concept to Mass Production: Risen Energy's Journey with Ultra-Thin Wafers

As discussions about "space photovoltaics" continue to ripple across the industry, several key technical attributes are repeatedly ...
The Daily Reflector

VDE Americas Improves Accuracy of Hail Risk Model to Enhance Solar Farm Risk Assessments

VDE Americas, a global leader in technical advisory and catastrophic risk assessment for the solar industry, today announced that it has enhanced its proprietary Hail Risk Model with newly analyzed ...
IEEE

Open-Circuit Fault Diagnosis for Charging Modules Based on Transfer Light Gradient Boosting Machine

Abstract: Deep learning methods have been widely employed to diagnose faults in power converters. However, it is challenging to diagnose multiple faults in two-stage charging power modules. Besides, ...
IEEE

Field Testing of Electrical and Thermal Performance of Photovoltaic Modules Cooled with Phase Change Materials

Abstract: The efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) modules significantly decreases under high operating temperatures, motivating the exploration of passive cooling strategies to enhance their performance ...
Solar Power World

Qcells resumes solar panel production in Georgia after customs hurdles

Qcells announced in a press release today that the company has resumed solar panel assembly at its facility in Cartersville, Georgia, following customs clearance delays. The factory plans to advance ...
militarnyi

Shablya Combat Module Now Compatible with Ukrainian Grenade Launchers and Machine Guns

The Ukrainian company ROBONEERS has announced the expansion of the compatibility of its Shablya remote-controlled combat modules (RCCMs), adding domestic weapons to the available options. ROBONEERS ...