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The expanding commercial solar PPA landscape

Industry experts share their insight on the state of the commercial and industrial power purchase agreement and best practices for executing successful deals.

Solar connectors: How to maximize safety and performance

Improperly installed solar connectors can cause damage far disproportionate to their share of upfront costs. Here’s how to prevent (or fix) the problem.

The fate of the solar industry hinges on better data gathering and predictions

Advancements in remote measurement can help solar companies to bypass inefficient and error-prone site visits to measure and record roof dimensions, azimuth, pitch, and localized shading at a given site in a more consistent and repeatable manner

Solar module prices remain steady amid unchanged market fundamentals

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Environmental lifecycle assessment of PERC solar modules

IEA PVPS Task 12 analyzes the environmental impact of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology in PV installations in comparison to the monocrystalline silicon technology (AI-BSF) and the trend towards installing horizontal single-axis tracker systems as opposed to fixed tilt systems.

Solar panel production is struggling to stay clear of forced labor

As necessary materials from outside China remain scarce, producers struggle to meet UFLPA compliance.

Solar energy rising: Predictions to illuminate 2024

Climate the entrepreneur and chief executive officer of Sunrock Distributed Generation Wilson Chang shares his predictions for the changing energy landscape.

Polysilicon prices persist in potential trend downward, governed by unfavorable factors

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.

How to more accurately evaluate the financial outcomes of BESS projects

Randy Selesky, chief revenue officer and executive vice president of product engineering at EnerVenue shares his perspective.

Reshaping the solar landscape with aerial imagery

Aerial imagery provides location intelligence, offering detailed insights that reveal everything from subtle shading patterns to potential obstacles, empowering engineers to design solar farms with laser-sharp precision.

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