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New Solar PV Tool Accurately Calculates Degradation Rates

RdTools standardizes calculation methods providing better module performance and degradation analysis.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

How long a product can be expected to perform at a high level is a fundamental indication of quality and durability. In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and consumer confidence. A new software package developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and industry partners SunPower and kWh Analytics is making the measurement of PV sy...

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