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 …
Category Archives: Utility
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 …
How can you evaluate a company’s bankability?
For consumers investing in solar technology either through a residential, commercial or utility scale solar project, accessing a solar manufacturer’s bankability can be a valuable tool in determining the performance, reliability and durability of its systems. Bankability speaks to the confidence lenders and other investors have in a solar panel manufacturer. It can represent how systems perform over time, …
Solar’s ROI potential for homes and businesses
The economic benefits of solar energy are becoming increasingly apparent as innovations in technology make photovoltaic systems more affordable while government programs also offer additional incentives for private and commercial investment in renewable technology. However, the fact remains, solar energy is not attainable without the upfront cost of purchasing and installing modules that will generate electricity. While …
Trina overcomes tight deadlines to bring one of Georgia’s largest solar projects online
Origis Energy is a developer of solar power facilities throughout the world, and has successfully implemented utility-scale solar projects in Italy, Belgium, Slovakia, Greece and other international locations. However, when Origis began work on a solar project in Camilla, Georgia, for utility company Georgia Power, it ran into difficulties with tight deadlines and limited supplies. Located on …
Non-residential PV pipeline continues to grow
The North American solar market continues to grow as more than 4,000 individual projects of non-residential PV pipeline are now in the works. Throughout this region, the PV project pipeline has reached 62 gigawatts as of the third quarter of 2016, according to the IHS Solar Deal Tracker. The investment tax credit has driven much of the growth in …
Growing market demand for 1500V solar components
Despite being a relatively young industry, solar is growing at a breakneck pace as demand for clean, renewable energy increases worldwide. The technology that allows solar systems to harness the energy of the sun and transform it into electricity to power homes and businesses is also changing quickly. The changes are making solar more efficient and …
What 2017 could hold for the solar industry
Looking back at 2016, it was a banner year for renewable energy in general and for solar power in particular. Although the political climate around the world was tumultuous and unpredictable throughout the year, solar deployments continued to make inroads everywhere from China to the U.S. Let’s look at what some of the major trends …
Video Blog: Differences between municipal solar power procurement
Local municipalities around the country are all doing all they can to take advantage of the many benefits that come along with using solar power. And, much like the diversity of places and thoughts across the country, these communities are taking different approaches to procuring solar power. For instance, Newton, Massachusetts, is undergoing a three-phase …
