2020 US solar expansion forecast to be the highest annual increase to date As we approach the end of 2020, we wanted to reflect on the state of the solar industry. Despite a tumultuous year, solar has remained resilient, with growing appeal and plunging costs. Although there’s still plenty of work to do to bring …
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What Makes a Tier 1 PV Module Tier 1?
The phrase “Tier 1 PV modules” comes up frequently when discussing solar module brands. Solar manufacturers like to tout their Tier 1 rankings, and they play a vital role in marketing and selling. Bloomberg Finance Energy News (BNEF) first introduced its tiered ranking system to help distinguish higher quality solar manufacturers from the hundreds of …
4 Tips to Help Residential Solar Installers Grow During These Uncertain Times
Although residential solar took a hit from shelter-in-place orders during Q2 2020, the sector remains incredibly resilient with plenty of opportunities available for small installers. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, residential installations declined 23 percent from Q1 to Q2 2020. The slump arises largely from the imposed restrictions on selling and installations. Despite …
4 Ways Small and Mid-Sized Rooftop Solar Installers can Grow Their Businesses
Residential solar panels remain more popular than ever. To take advantage of this ever-growing market, small and mid-sized rooftop installers need to be agile to grow their businesses. A recent Pew Research revealed 46 percent of U.S. homeowners have given serious thought to installing rooftop solar panels. This is a sizable jump from the 40 percent of …
Trinasolar Rated “Top Performer” for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Trina Solar is proud to announce it has been recognized as a “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers. This recognition for outstanding product reliability and performance comes following the release of the 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard issued by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL). Yin Rongfang, vice general manager and …
