Solar Power Technology News

Are solar panels durable?

But the industry must ensure that every cell will be that durable; worldwide, companies manufacture hundreds of millions of solar panels every year, each containing dozens of cells. Before they’re used in projects, panels must pass rigorous industry tests, like enduring quick temperature changes, humidity, and hail.

Is solar technology good enough?

“The technology we have is definitely good enough to generate as much solar electricity as we can use around the world,” says Jenny Chase, a solar analyst at the consultancy BloombergNEF who is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

How much solar will be installed in 2024?

Solar is forecast to make up 58% of new electricity generation installed in the U.S. in 2024, according to an estimate from the Department of Energy. A record 36 gigawatts of solar is scheduled to be added to the grid this year, nearly double last year's increase, while battery storage will more than double to 14.3 gigawatts.