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The secret behind solar project success in the IRA era

Companies that build strong partnerships that combine domestic manufacturing, field experience and responsive problem-solving are positioned to thrive regardless of policy changes.

Deciphering solar supply chain challenges and where we go from here

Brian Lynch calls on U.S. manufacturers to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies and partners, with a heavy dose of common sense.

How renewable energy projects can enhance ecosystems

On this Earth Day consider how by integrating ecological principles into the full value chain of renewable energy deployment we can create systems that restore and enhance natural processes while generating the clean power that society and the Earth deserve.

How robotics is reshaping solar module installation

With module sizes increasing, labor shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.

Data centers lead global growth in corporate PPAs

In 2024, the global corporate clean energy procurement market grew strongly, with a record 68 GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other clean energy procurement deals announced. That amounted to 29% growth against the previous year. Caroline Zhu and Bruno Brunetti, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, examine the trends behind these numbers.

Microgrids reframe how we generate and consume energy

Decentralized solutions like microgrids offer resilience against grid failures and natural disasters—a crucial consideration in states like California that are prone to wildfires and earthquakes.

The evolution of solar mounting systems for modern installations

Will White, solar application specialist at Fluke Corporation, focuses on the important qualities of today’s mounting and racking systems in solar installations.

The challenge of truly clean-powered operations

Growing corporate interest in hourly matching power purchase agreements (PPAs) is expected to drive the pairing of PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with potential broader impacts on the energy procurement market, as Neil Ford reports.

Local Governments should digitize solar permitting for success

By adopting tools like SolarAPP+, cities, and counties can cut red tape, foster economic growth, and help their residents access clean, affordable energy—all without requiring new federal policies or complex legislative changes.

U.S. South and Midwest enjoy up to 30% more irradiance in March

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance surged far above the March norm in the U.S. South and Midwest, while parts of the US West and Canada were impacted by lower-than-average irradiance levels.

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