Scientists in Sudan have called for the inclusion of PV module cleaning operations in green building standards to address a key maintenance gap in renewable energy systems. It would target improved ...

Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have investigated whether household cleaning products can be used to clean solar panels, finding that most – including glass cleaner and isopropanol – ...

Soiling from dust and other particles is one of the biggest causes of PV underperformance worldwide. Image: Kiwa PI Berlin. Soiling-related losses are among the most serious threats to PV performance.

IEA-PVPS has found improved PV module recycling performance but also critical gaps in key data. Image: PV Cycle. A new report has found measurable improvements in PV module recycling performance, ...