Scientists in Hungary found that ground-mounted PV modules at an intermediate elevation of 1.1 m achieve the highest efficiency and power output due to improved airflow and reduced cell temperature.
Intertek CEA has acquired German PV inspection specialist Aerial PV Inspection GmbH (AePVI) to expand high-speed drone and ground-based quality assurance for utility-scale solar assets across Europe.
SolarPower Europe has released two new technical due diligence reports for utility-scale hybrid solar PV and BESS projects.
Statkraft and 3E analysed 64 utility-scale PV plants, representing 2.1GWp DC capacity, with datasets spanning six months to five years.