Block ip Trap

15 Mar, 2024
The Failing of Building Integrated Photovoltaics

I’m just going to say it, BIPV is dumb.  Hear me out….  Solar is the most affordable form of energy that has ever existed on the planet, but only because the industry has been working towards it for the past 15 years....

Amy Atchley, Brian Atchley, and Emil Johansen

15 Mar, 2024
Affordable Solar for Everyone

Heat waves encircled much of the earth last year, pushing temperatures to their highest in recorded history. The water around Florida was “hot-tub hot” — topping 101° and bleaching and killing coral in waters around the peninsula. Phoenix had...

Jason Subiranao

15 Mar, 2024
Sourcing Solar Components Through an Online Marketplace Opens New Possibilities for Installers

When it comes to renewable energy, everyone talks about solar, but the solar industry is behind the times when it comes to procuring equipment. E-procurement is becoming the norm for B2B purchases. Think of using Amazon for industrial parts. While...

Mitch Bihuniak

15 Mar, 2024
Securing Your Solar Investment

Energy businesses are deploying advanced digital solutions to upgrade and connect their legacy technology and infrastructure. From A.I. to automation, a new suite of complex and connected digital platforms is enabling businesses to improve safety,...

Adam DiPetrillo

15 Mar, 2024
Orange is the New Green: How the Orange Button is accelerating the pace of solar installations with data standards

The urgent need to accelerate solar installations across the United States stands at the forefront of the nation's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, aiming to significantly decarbonize the energy grid in the fight against climate change. As...

Jan Rippingale

15 Mar, 2024
Utility Scale Island Renewables Need Recycling: How Maui found success

What will future garbage archeologists assess about the solar industry’s peak install period? One factor of large-scale solar installations that has been overlooked in the installation momentum is the massive amounts of waste generated from...

Denise Anderson-Rivas

15 Mar, 2024
Industry Accountability Impacts Solar Adoption

The residential solar industry is booming, with installations in the U.S. up 30 percent over last year, as homeowners grapple with electricity rate spikes and seek ways to make their costs more affordable and predictable year after year. However,...

Jay Gotra

15 Mar, 2024
Optimizing Workforce Resilience with Training

The renewable energy sector, characterized by rapid innovation and growth, necessitates a workforce that is both skilled and adaptable. One of the primary challenges in this dynamic industry is managing employee turnover while ensuring operational...

Ben Clark

15 Mar, 2024
The Advent of Plug-In Solar in North America

The concept of Plug-In Photovoltaic (PV) systems, commonly known as "Balcony Solar," has emerged as a game-changing and an increasingly popular deployment method of personal electricity generation in Europe (commonly installed in areas like...

Erika and Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt

15 Mar, 2024
7 Key Criteria to Choosing a Revenue Management Company for Distributed Generation

So, you want to hire a subscription and revenue management company for your distributed generation portfolio … where to start? As an investor, developer, operator, or asset owner, you need projects that pencil. The easiest way to achieve that is...

Nate Owen