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Why lithium-ion isn’t the answer for long-term stationary energy storage
Lithium-ion has served as the trailblazing battery technology for modern energy storage applications — and the bright, guiding light for the cleantech industry as it first emerged. But with increasing fire safety issues and other limitations, those now depending on lithium-ion should be concerned that any bright, trailblazing lights from their batteries might just be……
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What did we miss in 2023 solar market forecasts? | Power Forward!
What went wrong for the solar industry in 2023? Did anything go right? What can we expect in 2024 in terms of residential solar demand and solar panel supply? What should solar installers be cautious about? What opportunities should they seize? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy at BayWa r.e. in this……
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Solar champions outraged by CPUC decisions that (further) gut net billing incentives
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved further cutbacks to the state’s net billing incentives for distributed solar and storage systems — eroding economic value of new systems beyond what California’s solar installers (and customers) anticipated. The move is its third iteration of its Net Metering policy, referred to as NEM 3, a reversal of……
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Three ways to save on plan sets, permitting and more with Wattmonk | The Pitch
As all solar pros know, the proposal and plan set to permitting and PTO process can be cumbersome. Wouldn’t it be easier and more profitable if you could just focus on sales and installation? On this episode of The Pitch, we get the inside scoop on Wattmonk, which is proposing just that. For the uninitiated,……
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Realizing the potential of American made solar
It is nearly impossible to have a conversation about developing a solar project without someone using the phrase: “American Made.” Following the passage of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there is more focus on domestic solar manufacturing than ever before, and companies across the supply chain are pivoting production to American shores in order……