The "Cloud Edge Effect" on Solar Panels

The surprising solar phenomenon called the "cloud edge effect" shows how panels can sometimes generate more power than their rated capacity.

Also this week: a new wildfire study reveals that while fewer hectares are burning globally, the fires that do occur are increasingly hitting wealthy, populated areas—causing far greater economic damage. And France's nuclear utility EDF is considering adding cooling towers to some reactors as climate change warms rivers and challenges plant operations.

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In This Episode:

• North America's grid enters summer in stronger shape than last year
• Why solar and batteries are improving reliability across the U.S.
• Saskatchewan remains at risk during extreme heat events
• The Philippines experiences explosive rooftop solar growth
• Why solar can occasionally exceed its rated output
• The "cloud edge effect" explained
• Wildfires are burning less land but causing more destruction
• Canada records another year of extreme wildfire emissions
• How climate change is affecting nuclear power operations in France
• EDF's plans to climate-proof its reactors and hydro assets

Lightning Round:

• Australians are illegally connecting portable home batteries
• Tesla patents a camera-cleaning system for self-driving cars
• China's flying car industry takes another step forward

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