The forecast for solar capacity is to triple in 5 years. SEIA and WoodMack are predicting that it will go from 129 GW today to 336 GW by 2027. However, they also say that the lingering impact of recent policies means that in the short term growth projections for solar are down to 15.7 GW.
Nico Johnson of My Suncast podcast interviews David Scaysbrook, co-founder of Quinbrook, a high profile creator of renewable energy fund and development platforms. Quinbrook is an ESG focused and “value add” investment manager focused on low carbon and renewables as well as grid stability and more. In this podcast they discuss the need for institutional investors to embrace asset creation as a strategy.
Slowly but steadily there has been a rise in floating solar development in the US. EnergySage gives their usual helpful overview of the model – including pros and cons, definition, and who is tapping its potential overseas and here. For additional info about how array cost is reaching price parity with land solar, check out this PV Mag article.
S&P Global Ratings is reporting that the IRA’s boost around clean energy tax credits will spur growth for certain large clean energy companies and assist fossil-fuel-focused firms in more easily embracing clean energy tech. They point to particular businesses that will benefit such as NextEra Energy Partners, AES, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Clearway Energy and Pattern Energy Group.
From 2016-2020, carbon intensity of power generation dropped 18% nationally. Numbers varied by state: Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico had relatively high carbon intensity coupled with high solar irradiance levels while Wyoming ranked as the most carbon-intensive energy generator in 2020, generating 79% of its power from coal.
AEROCOMPACT has developed a flat roof racking system specifically for bifacial solar modules and arrays installed on green roofs. The offering, CompactFLAT GS, can be used to install framed modules on foil and bitumen roofs as well as concrete and gravel roofs. And with green roofs, enough light comes through to allow for growth.
Schneider Electric has an extremely robust lineup of videos on their YouTube channel – videos that touch on a vast array of subjects related to innovative tech, best business practices, hot new clean energy initiatives, and more. This particular video looks at how customers bring together AI and human expertise to accelerate their sustainability journeys. The two experts define key ideas like data science and AI in relation to sustainability and zoom in on key initiatives from Schneider that track energy usage and ensure clean and concise data. The video is below.