Tag: Featured
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Tracking the growth of domestic solar tracker manufacturing
The solar tracker manufacturing market in the United States has seen rapid growth over the past year and a half thanks to tax incentives within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A domestic content bonus within the law was meant to encourage more U.S. manufacturing to bolster the solar supply chain. “The domestic content bonus under……
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What myths need busted in energy storage?
As part of our 2024 Energy Storage System Buyer’s Guide, we asked ESS and battery suppliers what myths needed busted in energy storage. Here is what they had to say. Myth: Lithium-ion is the best fit for stationary ESS Brad Dore, Senior Director of Marketing, EnerVenue. “The perception that li-ion is the best fit for……
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How portable batteries are rolling into PV+ storage projects
Portable battery storage on wheels has become a standard offering from a host of battery system suppliers. Around two dozen companies showcased portable battery options at the 2024 Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America in San Diego — ranging from the size of a toaster to a large camping cooler. The appeal of……
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A new development capital solution for solar developers
In the competitive landscape of solar project development, securing adequate development capital remains a significant challenge for many in the industry. With traditional funding sources often presenting hurdles in the form of high interest rates and stringent repayment terms, developers find themselves in a precarious position. This common plight in solar project financing has been……
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Top takeaways and tidbits from Intersolar 2024
Intersolar North America continues to be my personal favorite solar industry conference. For one, the setting and timing is great (San Diego in winter > anywhere). The news and email flood isn’t as overwhelming as the main RE+ conference — but it’s not devoid of news either. In fact, a few tidbits and innovations I……