Building resilience – 04-2026

From geopolitics to geological disasters, the solar industry has had to learn to expect the unexpected and deal with crises head on. This month’s magazine explores how solar can contribute to a more resilient energy system and how the sector itself can grow more resilient in the face of threats, big and small.

Solar is becoming more sophisticated in managing risks like flooding and extreme weather, and in monitoring sites to catch problems like rust early on. But there’s still plenty to learn, and new risks emerging as the technology advances.