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Industry news, product insights, and solar energy guides — 111 articles and growing.

How to Protect Residential Solar Batteries in Consistently Hot Climates
17 September 20263 min read

How to Protect Residential Solar Batteries in Consistently Hot Climates

Rising temperatures can shorten your solar battery’s lifespan or even cause safety hazards if not properly managed

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Rise of the Virtual Power Plant
7 September 20266 min read

The Rise of the Virtual Power Plant

As surging electricity consumption pushes legacy infrastructure to its limits, aggregated distributed energy resources are transforming American grid planning and power economics.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Shift from Component Pricing to Infrastructure Execution in BESS
31 August 20264 min read

The Shift from Component Pricing to Infrastructure Execution in BESS

Grid-scale energy storage is no longer priced like a pure tech commodity. It behaves like heavy infrastructure.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Evolution and Future of Lithium in Energy Storage
27 August 20264 min read

The Evolution and Future of Lithium in Energy Storage

A staggering 93% price decline over the past fifteen years has transformed lithium-ion technology from an expensive niche into the foundational pillar of modern grid storage.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Why You Shouldn't Clean Solar Panels with Dishwash Soap
24 August 20262 min read

Why You Shouldn't Clean Solar Panels with Dishwash Soap

A new study reveals why using dishwashing detergent to clean solar panels leaves an invisible residue that permanently blocks sunlight and reduces power output.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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From Light to Life: Gunda Power’s CSR Initiative Illuminating Children’s Futures Through Solar Energy
27 July 20265 min read

From Light to Life: Gunda Power’s CSR Initiative Illuminating Children’s Futures Through Solar Energy

Powering progress at R/B Vivegananda School: How solar energy is lighting up education for 38 students in Balangoda.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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JA Solar Breaks World Record with 28.2% Efficient Silicon Solar Cell
20 July 20265 min read

JA Solar Breaks World Record with 28.2% Efficient Silicon Solar Cell

JA Solar has announced a record-breaking 28.2% conversion efficiency for their jointly developed hybrid back-contact (HBC) solar cell.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Strategic Shift in Europe’s Renewable Landscape: Why C&I Hybrid Solar and Storage Define the Next Era
8 June 20265 min read

The Strategic Shift in Europe’s Renewable Landscape: Why C&I Hybrid Solar and Storage Define the Next Era

Geopolitical instability and shifting global supply chains are transforming Europe’s energy architecture.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Solar Power Projected to Lead Massive Surge in Global Renewable Capacity by 2031
8 June 20265 min read

Solar Power Projected to Lead Massive Surge in Global Renewable Capacity by 2031

The global renewable energy landscape is on the verge of a massive expansion, with total capacity projected to more than double over the next few years.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Smart Water-Spray System Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency by 28% in Desert Climates
1 June 20265 min read

Smart Water-Spray System Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency by 28% in Desert Climates

Researchers develop an automated, sensor-driven water-spray cooling system that significantly lowers PV panel temperatures and maximizes power output while drastically minimizing water and energy consumption in arid regions.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Meteoric Rise of Utility-Scale Storage
13 May 20265 min read

The Meteoric Rise of Utility-Scale Storage

Between 2020 and 2024, the world witnessed a massive shift in energy infrastructure as utility-scale battery capacity grew 12-fold, reaching 124 GW.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Scaling the Second-Life Solar Market: Policy and Tech Requirements
27 April 20265 min read

Scaling the Second-Life Solar Market: Policy and Tech Requirements

A recent report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program warns that the secondary market for solar modules will remain a niche sector unless robust policy frameworks are established.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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