SPW offers a host of data on the impact of the southeast Asian solar AD/CVD investigation on the flow of imports this past year. The final tariff amounts are not yet out, but the latest numbers are that Cambodia could be tariffed between 254% and 846%; Malaysia between 14% and 206%; Thailand between 91% and 228%; and Vietnam between 81% and 363%.
Aurora discusses how EVPMs help installers address challenges like complex roof structures, adverse weather conditions, and remote project locations by reducing survey time, eliminating repeat onsite visits, streamlining pre and post sales workflows, and reducing delays. The article is formatted as a series of case studies.
FERC reports that the power grid performed well during extremely cold weather in the winter, with battery storage playing a key role and grid operators’ demand forecasts being more accurate than in the past. There was also an increase in data sharing between generators and gas pipeline operators. FERC also reports that the US needs more energy infrastructure, NERC is eyeballing data center reliability impacts, and FERC staffing is expected to fall in the near future.
SPW discusses how to keep pests out of systems. They list the common culprits and then make recommendations that include fencing and attachment methods like specialty clips, adhesives, and detail installation best practices.
This article looks at negative prices in CAISO and what PPA buyers and developers need to know about them. They look at causes, the role of supply and demand, and risk management. It also examines the role of storage in mitigating the issues.
The BlueGreen Alliance released a report highlighting the state of domestic manufacturing and recommending actions to secure private investment in order to continue the growth. They make a number of recommendations across the industry including trade policy, mining, and new investment.
Solar Builder talks to QuickBOLT re common issues with roofs and advancements in solar mounting designs over the years. They then deep dive into QuickBOLT’s newest roof protection product called QuickPATCH. They discuss best practices and preview an install video, compare QuickPATCH to the flash card and sealant, and more. The video is below.