In Pakistan, power outages are no longer an incidental episode, but a normal part of people's lives. This South Asian country with a population of 220 million has been suffering from "power hunger" all year round due to its aging power grid, dependence on fossil fuels and high import costs. During the peak of power consumption in summer, the country's power outages can last up to 12 hours, ...
New research from German research institute Fraunhofer ISE finds that in 2024, the measured power of monocrystalline silicon PV panels was 1.2% lower than their rated capacity. While this is a slight improvement from the 1.3% difference reported in 2023, it marks the eighth consecutive year that the average power of panels has been lower than the manufacturer's nominal capacity. &nbs...