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Solar PV Performance Analysis: 3.4. Soiling
The best method to calculate the soiling losses is to perform a module level test on a sample of modules, where some modules are cleaned...

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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Solar PV Performance Analysis: 3.3. Clipping
Clipping refers to the scenario where inverter output is maxed out and flatlines even though irradiance continues to increase. This causes..

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Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Solar PV Performance Analysis: 3.2 Shading
At some stage during the year almost all solar projects will have shading, either from nearby objects (e.g. buildings, antenna, trees),...

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Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Solar PV Performance Analysis: 2.2. String Availability
String level data is not just important to check for availability, it can also be critical in looking for serious issues such as...

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Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Solar PV Performance Analysis: 1. Checking Data
Before we start our performance analysis we need to check the availability and completeness of site data. Typically any solar asset...

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Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Solar PV Performance Analysis: Step by Step Guide
Your phone rings and it’s the CEO… “George… why is solar site XYZ 10% below expected PR (performance ratio) last month and 8% below...

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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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