The latest capacity addition projections from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) show that by 2050 cumulative solar deployment across residential, commercial, and utility-scale sectors could range between 536 GW to 1.4 TW. This surging growth will translate into an unprecedented expansion of already established businesses and a wave of new solar companies and jobs. Against …
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The Importance of Engaging Local Communities During Utility-Scale Solar Project Development
The world needs inexpensive and sustainable renewable energy, and solar power leads the push for building a net-zero future. But for every noble cause, pushback exists. In the case of solar, one source of pushback has come from residents cautious of utility-scale solar projects built in their communities. How can the solar industry, specifically …
How C&I Solar EPCs and Developers Can Accommodate Anticipated Community Solar Surge
Community solar sites, also called shared solar or solar gardens, let customers buy, lease, or subscribe to a larger, off-site shared PV system nearby and receive credits on their monthly electricity bills. These projects offer several benefits to residents, the environment, and the local economy. Customers gain access to affordable and clean energy, which …
How Residential Solar Installers Can Leverage Growing EV Sales into New Business Opportunities
If you’re a residential solar installer, you have probably heard much about electric vehicles (EVs) lately. While EVs may seem like just another trend, they offer viable opportunities to grow your business and increase revenue. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives, government regulations, and an increasing number of EV model options at lower prices should only …
Quit Limiting Utility-Scale PV Project Potential and Start Using a Smart Solar Solution
Photovoltaic (PV)-powered generation will account for more than half of the 54.5 GW of new utility-scale electric generating capacity forecasted for 2023, according to recent data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Forty-one percent of this new solar capacity will come in Texas and California, with an expected 7.7 GW and 4.2 GW of …
C&I Solar Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023
Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar might not generate the same headlines as massive utility-scale solar projects or hit as close to home as residential solar, but this critical sector continues its steady growth trajectory while offering a range of diverse opportunities for project developers and EPCs. From community solar to microgrids and from agrivoltaics …
A Bright Horizon for Utility Solar in 2023
2023 Brings Opportunities for the Utility-Scale Solar Sector Despite disruptions, uncertainty, and ever-shifting regulations, the utility-scale solar sector again proves its mettle as industry analysts forecast another promising year. From Oct. 2021 to Oct. 2022, utility-scale solar experienced a 31.5% increase in year-over-year net generation (per 1000 megawatt-hours), according to the latest data from the …
What to Expect from Residential Solar Consumers in 2023
The Road Ahead Looks Promising for Residential Solar Installers A new year means new opportunities to build on the previous year’s successes. If we learned anything from 2022, residential consumers remain primed for solar power. According to a recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Q4 2022 saw historic residential solar installations of …
Trinasolar 2022: A Momentous Year in Review
As we gear up for 2023, we wanted to reflect on a few achievements and share our major milestones from 2022. This year’s end feels more impactful than previous years because, in 2022, Trinasolar celebrated its 25th anniversary, while surpassing 100 GW of global module shipments. And while a 25th anniversary is an accomplishment in …
Trinasolar US: PV Module Bankability Across the Board
On the heels of another incredibly strong year and following a successful 2021, Trina Solar was again recognized as fully bankable in the 2022 PV Module and Inverter Bankability report issued by BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF used three key indicators in its bankability determination: BNEF Bankability Survey Results – Trina Solar stands alone as the only …
