Weathering the future with precision meteorological monitoring

As the global solar industry matures, its challenges are evolving. No longer driven purely by expansion and installation rates, solar operators are turning their attention toward efficiency, reliability and long-term profitability. At the heart of this shift lies a fundamental and often underappreciated variable: weather.

Weather is both a driver and disruptor in solar energy production. From irradiance and temperature to wind and soiling events, the environmental conditions at a photovoltaic (PV) site determine the success or struggle of solar operations. In the face of intensifying climate variability, accurate, site-specific environmental monitoring is becoming more than just a best practice, it's a necessity.

The maturation of solar and the rise of O&M

Global forecasts predict that solar PV will account for an increasingly significant portion of energy generation in the coming decades. But as installed capacity scales, so too does the complexity of maintaining and optimizing these assets. Industry reports indicate that the solar O&M market is poised for rapid growth, reflecting a growing realization: the long-term viability of solar depends not just on installation, but on how well systems perform over time.