Earth.com

Startup company wants to light up the night skies with reflected sunlight

A company called Reflect Orbital wants to illuminate the Earth after sunset with orbital sky mirrors, raising alarm bells.
pv magazine International

Greek startup launches direct PV water heating solution

Axinar has launched SolBox, a direct PV water heating system that powers electric resistance accumulators without thermal collectors. It’s designed for homes and businesses, offering real-time ...
Interesting Engineering

World’s first vertical solar tracker optimizes energy production for any region beyond 30°

A new vertical solar tracking system designed to make solar energy more efficient and cost-effective for regions located ...
PV Tech

Origis Energy completes second phase of 300MW solar PV portfolio in Florida

Independent power producer (IPP) Origis Energy has completed the second phase of a 300MW solar PV project in Florida, US.
IEEE

Detection in Solar Panel Using ML Algorithm

Abstract: Dust on solar panels reduces energy generation and increases maintenance costs. Automatic dust detection using machine learning is explored in this research, comparing four ...
ZME Science

Old Solar Panels Built in the Early 1990s Are Still Going Strong After 30 Years at 80% Original Power — And That’s a Big Deal for Our Energy Future

In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels onto rooftops, mountain stations, and even utility-scale farms. They probably ...
IEEE

Smart Solar Panel Maintenance: A Data-Driven Approach Using IoT and Machine Learning

Abstract: This paper presents a solution for optimizing solar panel maintenance through a simple Arduino-based cleaning system. The system utilizes sensors to monitor environmental factors and trigger ...