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The shift to digital: are you keeping up?

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As solar and storage assets scale, ensuring optimal performance is critical. With US solar projects underperforming by up to 13%, digital solutions like asset performance management are helping operators improve efficiency, reduce downtime and maximize returns.

The global energy landscape is shifting rapidly, with solar and energy storage technologies playing an increasingly vital role in the transition to a low carbon future. As these projects scale in size and complexity, their financial performance has become as critical as their sustainability benefits. Investors and asset owners now demand not just clean energy, but also maximum efficiency, reliability and long-term profitability.

Yet a major challenge persists. Research from kWh Analytics shows that US solar installations consistently underperform by 7% to 13%, depending on location. This performance gap is a significant concern, as even small inefficiencies can translate into substantial financial losses over time. While external factors such as weather patterns and equipment degradation contribute to these discrepancies, a major factor remains within the control of asset owners and operators: operations and maintenance (O&M).

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