PV Curtailment: The Silent Challenge to Solar Profitability

Photovoltaic curtailment portrayed at a solar plant as a stop sign.

In the current energy transition landscape, where renewable penetration breaks records every month, a term has emerged that particularly concerns investors and asset managers: curtailment. But do we truly understand its impact on a project’s bottom line? What is curtailment and why does it occur? To understand what curtailment is, we must visualize the electrical […]

Floating Photovoltaic System: The future of energy that never touches the ground

Floating photovoltaic system on a lake with forested slopes.

Who said we need acres of fertile land to generate solar energy? The energy sector is turning its gaze toward the water’s surface, and it’s not just for aesthetics. As of 2026, the floating photovoltaic system has established itself as one of the smartest solutions for companies seeking profitability without compromising industrial or agricultural land. […]

Energy Crisis and the Strait of Hormuz: Why Does Our Stability Hang by a Thread?

Energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz: map with white graphic lines of global shipping routes.

Recent history has taught us that energy stability is often a precarious balance. In 2022, the conflict in Ukraine transformed our perception of natural gas. Today, in March 2026, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz between Iran, the U.S., and Israel once again place us before a global energy crisis that threatens supply routes. However, […]

Clever Solar in the Spotlight: Innovation, AI, and Media Recognition

Monitor with the Clever Solar page

At Clever Solar, we have started the year with a new identity and the satisfaction of seeing our efforts to transform the photovoltaic sector gain significant traction in the specialized press. Recently, several leading outlets such as Interempresas, Energética 21, and DesdeSoria have highlighted our advancements in monitoring and SaaS technology. Below, we share the […]

Solar Panel Maintenance and Cleaning: Why Is It Critical for Production?

Technician cleaning solar panels on a solar farm

En la gestión de activos fotovoltaicos a gran escala, la eficiencia no es una opción, es una métrica de rentabilidad crítica. Para los responsables de O&M y directores de negocio, el mantenimiento y limpieza de paneles solares ha dejado de ser una tarea secundaria para convertirse en un pilar estratégico dentro de la gestión de […]

Photovoltaic maintenance price: How much money are you losing due to poor measurement?

Technician inspecting solar panels to determine maintenance requirements and costs.

In the utility-scale solar sector, what isn’t measured with precision is money evaporating into thin air. Many companies operate under the false security of a Performance Ratio (PR) that, in reality, is little more than a rough estimate. The problem isn’t just technical; it’s purely financial. If you are wondering about the real photovoltaic maintenance […]

Photovoltaics in Spain 2026: Real Maturity or Strategic Stagnation?

Current situation of the photovoltaic industry in Spain

After our travels through Asia, we landed back on the peninsula with a renewed vision. If there is one thing we have learned, it is that the global context waits for no one, and photovoltaics in Spain find themselves, in this 2026, at a historic turning point. We are no longer that emerging market that […]

From Delhi to Tokyo: What Europe Must Learn to Lead the PV Sector

Bhishma Hernández (Clever Solar) and Plug and Play in Japan

At Clever Solar, we always say that to understand where the sun is heading, it’s not enough to look at the sky; you have to look East. Recently, our team landed from an intense route through India and Japan thanks to EnGie India and Plug and Play Center, and we return with a mix of […]

Clever Solar: A New Identity to Lead Global Photovoltaic Intelligence

Clever Solar new identity

The solar energy sector never stops, and neither do we. At Clever Solar, we’ve kicked off 2026 with a clear conviction: the future of photovoltaics no longer depends solely on installing panels, but on how we manage them. Following months of internal evolution and international milestones, today we officially unveil our new visual and strategic […]