A market analysis firm is reporting that despite a cumulative $12 trillion spent on clean energy in North America by 2050, neither the U.S. nor Canada will meet their 2050 net zero targets. Reasons in the U.S. include lack of transmission buildout and increasing demand for electricity. They advise that the U.S. should prioritize procurement and installation of high-voltage direct current transmission, a more efficient transmission system than alternating current.
Roof Tech now offers three mounting systems that include AlphaSeal, fully caulk-free mounting tech: 1) RT-CONDUIT MOUNT, their newest product made for ½” to 1” conduit to be used with a single-hole strap or conduit hanger for rafter or deck installs, 2) RT-MINI II, used to attach conventional railed mounting systems to any sloped roof comprised of metal, EPDM, TPO, or asphalt, and 3) RT-APEX, the self-flashing, rail-less mounting system.
In the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association, the energy storage market added 5,597 MW in Q2 2023 – mainly at the utility scale. Though resi saw declines, at 107 MWh, community, commercial, and industrial installations were higher than any quarter in 2022 and showed a 25% increase year-over-year.
The DOE is investing up to $325 million for 15 projects across 17 states and one tribal nation to bolster the development of long-duration energy storage tech. This move is inside of the DOE’s goal to reduce the cost of LDES by 90% by 2030.
Solar Builder looks at which states offer the best opportunity for resi solar. The article used factors like policies and incentives and outcomes to determine the lineup. In light of the impact of NEM 3.0 in CA, the top ten are Massachusetts, Colorado, D.C., Maryland, New York, Minnesota, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut.
In collaboration with Briggs & Stratton, Soligant offered a webinar about how to sell solar and storage under NEM 3.0 in CA. In this video they recap highlights and key takeaways from the session including discussions about standard NEM tariffs vs. NBT, and how to shift your solar orientation around selling under the new rules. The video is below.
Two REC Solar execs sat down with Greenwich Renewables to discuss adjusting sales pitches for the evolving times. In the hour-long webinar they dig into effectively selling to consumers in 2023, navigating expensive capital, and capitalizing on falling prices. The video is below.