A research team led by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain has created an open-access modeling tool for the design of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. The cpvlib philosophy ...

How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of ...

Legacy solar models focused on daytime production, but the shift to battery-driven self-consumption is creating a performance gap that puts long-term ROI at risk.

The comparison of model outputs with ground-measured data from reference stations ensures the accuracy of solar models and reduces uncertainty across all climates. Image: Solargis. When selecting ...

As the globe grapples with the urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, solar power stands as a beacon of hope. However, a significant challenge has been to efficiently ...