The residential solar industry faced significant headwinds in 2023, with many top installers losing market share amid challenging economic conditions. However, despite these obstacles, the sector still managed to grow by 12% year-over-year, installing 6.8 MWdc, although project backlog from 2002 drove much of this growth, particularly in California. Looking ahead, installers are navigating a …
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Tapping into the Intangible Benefits of Community Solar with a Total Solar Solution
Community solar is experiencing significant growth, presenting compelling opportunities for project developers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms. The innovative approach to solar energy continues gaining momentum across the United States, offering a unique blend of financial, environmental, and social benefits. Community solar projects hit a sweet spot for competitive solar. These sites capture …
One-Stop Solar Shopping: The Key to Utility-Scale Success as Co-Located PV, Trackers, and Storage Converge
The renewable energy sector is rapidly codifying a new unwritten rule: Battery storage must be co-located with new PV and solar tracker installations. No, there aren’t any new regulations or legislation mandating this—at least, not yet, anyway. Nonetheless, recent S&P Global Market Intelligence data indicates that deploying a trifecta of PV, solar trackers, and storage …
Bankability in the Residential Solar Industry: A Key to Connecting with Repeat Customers and Tech-Savvy Consumers
By Paul Heidesch, Director of US Channel Sales, Trinasolar US No stranger to disruptions, the residential solar sector is once again abuzz with new questions and uncertainties in the wake of tariff announcements and changes to state net-metering programs. While installers navigate turbulent waters, several indicators point to smoother sailing ahead for the residential solar …
Solar is Big and Bright, Deep in the Heart of Texas
Something big is brewing in the Lone Star State, which has quickly become the new hotspot for the country’s solar power and energy storage sectors. With total solar power generation skyrocketing by 3,700% over the last decade, Texas has staked a credible claim as the renewable energy capital of America. Let’s examine what’s making a …
New SEC Rules and More Equitable Energy Access: A Two-Prong Strategy for C&I Solar EPCs and Developers
As we’ve previously discussed, big box stores are prime targets for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developers and EPCs. With thousands of big box retailers nationwide, each with massive rooftops and parking lots, a recent analysis found that the 21,363 big box stores in the Western US alone could generate a staggering 31,035,098 megawatt-hours (mWh) …
Integrating EV Charging with C&I Solar: A Powerful Combination for C&I Solar Developers and EPCs
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has created a significant demand for charging infrastructure, particularly at commercial and industrial (C&I) sites. As more companies seek to provide EV charging for their employees and visitors, C&I solar developers and EPCs have a unique opportunity to capitalize on this trend by seamlessly integrating EV charging solutions …
N-Type TOPCon Solar: Ushering in a Lower LCOE Era for Utility-Scale PV Economics
By Bobby Naimool, Pre-Sales Engineer, Trina Solar US The solar industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation due to two ingenious advancements: 210mm n-type TOPCon PV technology and low-voltage, high-string-power system design. These breakthroughs are revolutionizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility to significantly lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in the utility-scale solar sector. But don’t take …
How Residential Solar Installers Can Instill Confidence in Their Workforce and Customers
For many rooftop solar installation companies, the country’s residential solar market is at an inflection point, with a future clouded in unpredictability. It’s not just solar installers, either. Many homeowners have been inundated with news stories about or first-hand experiences with struggling or failing solar companies. In some instances, private equity firms have purchased solar …
How To Avoid the Leading Causes of Utility-Scale Solar Project Delays and Cancellations
As reported in our 2024 Utility-Scale Solar Forecast, there’s been a recent increase in counties and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) severely restricting or outright prohibiting new solar developments. Although more than 1,000 of the country’s 3,114 total counties now host some sort of solar installation, opposition has been growing lately. A new analysis of …
