Commercial enterprises are quickly learning about how using a clean, renewable energy source like solar power can help their business cut costs and become more energy independent. Companies of all shapes and sizes and in nearly every sector have made concrete moves to install solar systems to lower their energy bills. According to the Solar …
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Fueled by grid modernization and high-voltage modules, utility-scale solar projects spread throughout the U.S.
The U.S. continues to transition toward a more diversified energy strategy as solar PV power continues to enlarge its share in this sector. Fueled by government initiatives to modernize the electricity grid along with a general shift in the public’s demand for clean, renewable energy sources, the country’s utility-scale PV is surpassing its historical growth …
Global investment in renewable energy sources continues to rise
One measure of discerning current trends in the energy industry is to look at how much investment is going into the various sectors. Although global energy investment declined in 2015 compared to 2014’s levels, clean, renewable energy sources, such as solar power, have seen a remarkable increase in this sector. As investment in the renewable energy sector …
Solar provides cost-saving alternative for colleges and universities
Universities have a lot of energy needs. From facilities like libraries and gyms that need to remain well-lit and open for extended hours, to multiple computer labs, to simply providing electricity for hundreds of students who live in on-campus housing, the total electrical consumption can be expensive and create a massive carbon footprint. The high …
How to strengthen the ROI of utility-scale solar
Solar power generation is growing rapidly in the U.S. According to a report from GTM Research, the U.S. solar market will reach an impressive 13.2 gigawatts of solar energy in 2017. The utility sector is expected to account for 66 percent of installations this year. The proven success of utility-scale solar in states including California, Arizona and Nevada, …
Using solar power as an investment vehicle
Solar power offers many different benefits for almost everyone, from lowered energy costs to a reduction in a carbon footprint. In addition to these advantages to using solar, this energy source also works as a great investment vehicle. For many individuals, companies and groups that opt to go solar, a significant return on investment can …
Demystifying the National Electric Code and how these standards impact the solar sector
Any product that utilizes and produces electricity needs to be regulated with a strict set of standards, and solar panels are no different. The National Electric Code, established by the National Fire Protection Association, a private trade association, codifies the rules for installing, operating and maintaining solar panels in a variety of settings, from residential roof tops …
The solar power procurement journey
Solar power is all the rage nowadays and many government agencies and other public sector entities are scrambling to find out how they too can cut energy costs, reduce emissions and contribute to building a more sustainable planet. As stable institutions with a steady revenue stream from taxes, along with the ability to issue generally …
Asset management: Solar plant development from planning through commissioning
The more experienced regulators and utilities become with the processes that comprise getting distributed energy connected to the grid, the more efficient they’re getting. To highlight the ways utility companies, project managers and solar manufacturers are working to expedite the interconnecting process, Trina Solar, in partnership with Smart Electric Power Alliance, recently hosted a webinar …
How the national solar business code benefits companies and consumers
Although solar power provides end users with the freedom to generate a clean, renewable source of energy from their own property, there are some guidelines and rules that must be followed. These rules are designed to provide a basis for maintaining a safe and effective solar system. With a variety of solar panels, installation types …
