We have now ended a great year, which leads to many unexpected things in our personal and professional life. COVID-19 disrupted life, and we had to face challenges and deal with the small and significant changes around us.
Start-ups and established companies are taking into its wrap this time lockdowns, installations and projects put on hold, or delayed tenders, the energy sector was no exception.
However, global pandemic also boosted creativity, technology, and digitization in the solar industry to utilize cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. As more businesses adopt energy-efficient tools into their business model, the use of utility management software has provided a means to do so.
As in every industry, solar one has had its ups and downs, but still, it gains significant market-share from now until 2030.
To understand what to expect from 2021, let’s look at some global solar trends that will define the solar industry in the upcoming year.
1.Easy accessibility
As technology will get better in 2021, the efficiency of the solar power system will also increase. A single meeting can generate more electricity and that fewer panels will meet your energy goals.
More solar panels manufactured mean the process became more efficient, thus lowering the price.
Easy availability of solar energy devices such as wind turbines and panels is also becoming easier to obtain at lesser costs.
2.Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
2021 will see widespread digitization at all solar power system levels, from production and infrastructure to end-user devices. Digitally controlled robots and drones, the renewable energy industry relies on inspections to maintain safety standards to power the world; it involves a great deal of time and human effort.
As new technologies continue to emerge to meet the growing needs in the solar energy industry, one trend to look forward is machine learning, such as through microgrid controllers and artificial intelligence.
The new software is further helping shape how businesses can implement AI and machine learning in technology for solar energy. Companies in this sector are leveraging AI to identify and track trends in energy generation and consumption.
3.Blockchain
Blockchain is a way of facilitating and recording energy transactions with mixed results. At the same time, the year 2021 will hold promises for energy customers to develop blockchain products based on technology in the existing regulatory environment.
It is a brilliant way to save energy in the future by reducing transaction cost, potentially facilitating automation, and developing new revenue for owners of distributed energy technology.
