Extreme weather patterns deliver mixed solar results across Australia
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Australia experienced extreme and diverse weather throughout July and August, resulting in varied impacts on solar irradiance across the country’s states.
The critical role of industry mentoring to shape leaders
In this week’s column, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) explains why mentoring can represent a powerful tool to combat modern-day issues like the gender pay gap, leadership inequality, and pervasive gender biases, both conscious and unconscious.
Global polysilicon prices stable amid steady fundamentals
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Sunny end to summer delivers European solar records
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a surge in sunshine has resulted in record-breaking solar generation across several European countries this August, with the trend set to continue for the remainder of the month.
‘Are there enough women in the room?’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Darina Merdassi, the CEO of energy group Decci. She says that, although she entered the energy sector many years ago, she is still one of the very few women on speaking panels, with the “situation not being much better in the audience.”
Winter wildfires smother solar in South America
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that aerosols from Brazilian wildfires significantly reduced solar irradiance across parts of South America in July, although a persistent high-pressure system over the South Pacific boosted irradiance in Chile and Argentina.
Global solar module prices fall amid weak demand
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
A 100% solar Indonesia in 2050
Indonesia has all the solar energy and pumped-hydro energy storage potential required to become a solar giant by mid-century. On current trends, Indonesia will be the fourth largest producer of solar energy by 2050.
Typhoon, monsoon, record heatwave impacted irradiance across Asia in July
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that diverse weather conditions in July resulted in varying irradiance levels across Asia. While a typhoon in the Philippines and a monsoon in India had a negative impact on irradiance, a strong subtropical ridge saw China and Japan record their warmest July on record.
‘It is crucial for our industry to take proactive steps to engage and empower young girls from an early age’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Paula Santolaria Martín, Senior Business Analyst at Schneider Electric. She says diverse teams not only enhance decision-making processes but also cultivate a sense of belonging and unity. “Embracing these two factors is not just a must nowadays, but it also fuels and lightens our ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry like Solar PV globally,” she stated.
