
Author: Sara Carbone


Map for viewing all large-scale solar energy projects in the US

Lessons to learn from NEM 3.0 in CA

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (11/10/23)

Roundup of solar CEO insights

Major developer announces recycling plans

Companies tapping IRA rules for financing also face difficulties

LONGi sets new record for solar cell efficiency

A solution for invasive critters plaguing solar systems

Module prices in sharp decline

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (11/3/23)

Renewables continues steady growth

What leads to bad reviews and what to do about them

New three-phase microinverter for the American C&I market

DOE investing $1.3 billion in transmission

Two Canadian based manufacturers are moving further into US market

Partnerships and planning in solar and storage asset management

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (10/27/23)

CA commission possibly squashing solar for multifamily housing, farms, and schools

Navigating the sales downturn in resi and commercial solar

Biden links clean energy job growth to IRA

Long-term company success with digital transformation

The need for state legislators and the like to weigh in on regional state operators

How Chariot Energy and Qcells are impacting deregulated markets in America

The latest from Schneider Electric

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (10/20/23)

CA introduces fire safety rules for BESS sector

Latest inverters from Sungrow

States ranked by energy efficiency ratings

37% increase in clean energy related investment

All about agrivoltaics and solar grazing

The future of energy storage and commercial solar

SEIA and Partners Balance Boom in Solar with Need for Conservation

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (10/13/23)

$3.8 billion in DOE grants available for solar companies

Why frost heave mitigation is important for solar projects

Overcoming renewables deployment resistance in rural areas

Fixing grid reliability skepticism

Key takeaways for installers at RE+ 2023

The tax equity rule with serious consequences for clean energy

Pitfalls of working with indie contractors

7 Things Worth Reading this Week (10/6/23)

Quantifying the value of a solar install

Solar cell and panel manufacturing plant planned in OK

A close look at falling module prices

How to mitigate employment woes

How Qcells is creating more opportunity for all markets with energy storage

Analysis of global chances of reaching net zero

Sunnova signs $3 billion virtual power plant loan agreement with DOE

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (9/29/23)

Apparently US is not set to meet 2050 net-zero goal

How to Sell Solar Energy Storage in California Under NEM 3.0

All 3 of Roof Tech’s offerings are now caulk-free

US sets new quarterly record for energy storage installed

$325M of DOE funds are going toward LDES growth

Evolving Your Sales Pitch to Inspire Consumer Demand

Top ten states in resi

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (9/22/23)

Pitching and sizing storage for resi

All about KiloVault’s HAB XL whole home battery

$213 billion in new clean investments across the country

Domestic manufacturing continues unabated

RE+ highlights

Flat roof racking with PanelClaw offerings

New EverVolt modules and an updated EverVolt energy storage system

5 Things Worth Reading This Week (9/15/23)

Highlights from day one of RE+

Silfab Solar signs agreement with NorSun for U.S.-made wafers

New guidance on the IRA manufacturing incentives and other provisions

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (9/8/23)

New offerings from Nextracker

BESS was way up in Q2 2023

35 most promising climate tech startups

Client needs and panel choice in a solar project

RE+ preview

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (9/1/23)

$300 million from DOE for transmission issues

Pre-assembled resi solar canopy

Recycled batteries and equity in solar

All about butyl rubber in mounting

Solar growth continues to look strong

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (8/25/23)

All about installing on metal rooftops

Why energy equity is key to decarbonization

Deep dive interviews on addressing installer pain points

Xcel seeking to ease congestion in transmission

First Solar discloses use of forced labor overseas

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (8/18/23)

New perovskite-coated glass factory slated for CA

C&I design decisions that can impact project bankability

First Solar examines the idea of quantum-dot solar modules

IRA has resulted in $100 billion in private investment in renewables

SolarEdge rolls out new versions of Home Hub and Wave inverters

7 Things Worth Reading This Week (8/11/23)

Serious growth predicted in US community solar market

FERC interconnection rule may not speed process in much of US

Inverter training has become more complex

Empact unleashes first IRA management platform

Local zoning ordinances play important role in predicting solar output
