December 6 - The solar industry has experienced a rapid expansion over the last few years. However, such trends often lead to too high optimism and disrupted long-term stability. Findings from a recent study show that in 2020 most of the photovoltaic installations underperformed their forecasted P50 models by more than 6%, while 25% of the plants missed their prognosticated energy return by over 10%. At the same time, many solar companies, mainly developers, resort to seeking long-term equity for their projects from a variety of sources, ranging from public markets to private equity funds. This means that the solar industry is facing increasing demand in meeting investing expectations and realising returns.