Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread ...

The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...

Though it already hosts several of the world’s largest PV installations, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s solar industry is still young, with limited local infrastructure and expertise ...

With firsthand experience of the complexity of testing indoor PV devices, researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada identified how certain testing setups and protocols can skew results, then ...

Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is a popular option in Europe, and it's now starting to be introduced in the ...

As solar energy continues to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, understanding their fire behaviour has become ...

Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average, according to new research from the University of ...

When it comes to making sure a solar power system is operating at peak efficiency and performance levels, testing is obviously key. However, there’s definitely more to this task than meets the eye.

In general, solar PV deposited on glass is significantly more efficient than thin film, but this is the price you pay for off-world deployments. Paul Warley, CEO of Colorado-based Ascent Solar, told ...

High flux solar simulators serve as indispensable tools in replicating the intensity, spectral distribution and angular characteristics of natural sunlight within controlled laboratory settings. Their ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread ...