Comparing customer value of solar-plus-storage under net energy metering versus net energy billing
Economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui reviews the customer incentive to install rooftop solar and energy storage under various California rate structures.
The U.S commerce department must reverse its misguided solar tariff decision
The U.S. can play a big role in lowering carbon emissions, but to achieve our country’s climate goals we must deploy 70 GW of solar a year for the next few years.
The clock is ticking on the IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
Developers and contractors should create and implement compliance programs to ensure appropriate record-keeping to substantiate their payment of prevailing wages and use of appropriate apprenticeship programs.
Don’t let the solar lights go out in California
California deserves its shining reputation as an incubator of innovative environmental policies that protect our planet. But the Golden State is now at risk of dimming its own success.
Next-generation factories promise a brighter future for solar manufacturing
The digital transformation of scalable and cost-effective solar manufacturing is key to enabling the anticipated growth in clean energy alternatives.
Best practices for planting a pollinator-friendly solar project
How to avoid critical mistakes when planting pollinators for solar projects.
Managing uncertainty in the solar module supply
PVEL and PI Berlin, both members of the Kiwa Group, outline the steps that companies can take to ensure that the modules they are deploying in their projects meet quality standards for the U.S. market.
Artificial intelligence helps solar to shine
Renewable energy sources such as solar are complex and unreliable due to constantly changing weather conditions, but artificial intelligence can be a force for good, helping remove obstacles and unleash the true power of solar.
Sunrise brief: California rulemaking to cut solar net metering payments by 75%
Also on the rise: Guidance for solar tax credit prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. Battery manufacturer to install massive 3.8 MW rooftop solar system at Pennsylvania HQ. And more.
Why the solar industry has a trust problem (and how to fix it)
By aligning industry measurement practices, we can create more trust among everyone involved in the solar installation journey.
