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A University of New South Wales research team examined how bushfires affect photovoltaic power generation and module reliability. Using 20 years of atmospheric and satellite data from 2003 to 2024, the study quantified the impacts of bushfire smoke transport, elevated operating temperatures, and related degradation. The analysis focused on Australia’s major Black Summer and Black Saturday bushfires. Findings show that the risks to PV assets extend far beyond the areas directly hit by fire, indicating broader long‑term effects on solar installations.

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