Reclaiming power as a buyer in a tight PV module market
Material shortages, trade restrictions, and shipping bottlenecks create challenges for PV module buyers, but the good news is that there are steps to take to ensure quality and timely supply.
Financing battery storage: Navigating a maturing market
At a recent power finance conference in New York, experts discussed the growing opportunities for installing storage projects, as well as considerations for where the storage markets need to mature to make them more financeable.
Having ‘the talk’: Solar now vs. solar readiness
Your client has a new project and is committed to making a difference through zero net energy goals. How do you work with them to find the best solution to meet their needs and limitations?
Key cybersecurity considerations for renewable energy plant operators in 2022
As global markets transition toward more renewable energy sources, cyber hackers will look for ways to exploit those resources. Cybersecurity is now a business imperative.
Improving interconnection timelines: The need for data and enforcement
Greater accountability is needed in the interconnection process as outdated and cumbersome policies put the brakes on clean energy development, hindering market growth and the rapid action needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
How artificial intelligence can be used to identify solar panel defects
To speed up the inspection process and improve accuracy, solar farm operators are turning to AI-powered inspection, using algorithms that can automatically detect solar panel defects from images.
Why Build Back Better’s solar policies are so important
The Build Back Better plan will be the most significant climate policy ever passed in America, and it will be a pivotal step toward creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Solving EV supply chain issues requires scaling the battery supply chain
The expected growth in EV sales during this decade will be dependent on an increase in the production of higher performance and lower cost EV batteries. The EV supply chain requires huge increases in raw materials production and processing to feed into the huge increase in EV battery factories required to meet EV market demand.
Navigating the foundation: risk vs. reward
Comparing the benefits and costs of ground screws vs. piles for utility and C&I systems.
Build Back Better Act is in urgent need of a new sales pitch
Clean energy infrastructure is the answer: The time is now for the administration to pivot on messaging and to clearly define parts of the BBBA as clean energy infrastructure legislation.
