Whitepapers

White Paper: Optimizing Solar and Storage Assets with Advanced M&C Technology

SPW — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:19:17 +0000

How can AI-driven solutions unlock greater value from commercial and utility-scale projects? This Guidehouse Insights white paper sponsored by Stem explores how the monitoring and controls (M&C) technology market is evolving to meet the need for advanced solutions to optimize solar and storage assets both behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter. The research outlines how industry stakeholders should…

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20 Risks & 20 Hacks for Finding Viable Solar Sites

SPW — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:06:14 +0000

Solar development is all well and good as an idea, but once the rubber hits the road, things get rough. Engineering constraints, changing regulations, moneygrubbing, hostility, and endless red tape all play their parts. Before you know it, you’ve struck out on yet another project and antacids have become their own category in your monthly…

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Environmental Permitting Exposed: The Broken System Choking Land Development

SPW — Tue, 17 May 2022 19:48:33 +0000

We know that you need to manage environmental risk to be a successful land developer. The problem is the traditional environmental compliance process is broken and complicated. We know the game is rigged. Stop feeling powerless and take control of your environmental permitting process. Get due diligence reports in minutes, not weeks or months. This…

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Solar BOS Survey Report Optimizing Solar PV BOS

Nicole Lender — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:07:06 +0000

Curious about the anticipated trends in solar energy infrastructure or the biggest challenges experienced at a solar job site? What about the trends and innovations related to the balance of system (BOS), which is one of the most significant parts of any reliable solar system? Panduit certainly was. As a top provider of electrical BOS…

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Everything you need to know to start exporting globally

SPW — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:40:01 +0000

There’s never been a better time to export internationally. Download the complete exporting guide, developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and learn how to reach the 95% of consumers outside the U.S. Topics include: Getting started Creating a plan Finding buyers arketing globally Avoiding potential financial and legal issues Download the guide…

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Bridging the Gap Between Renewables and the Grid

SPW — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:36:25 +0000

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy generation has been steadily increasing as energy produced by fossil fuels decreases. While this is great news for facility owners looking to invest in renewable energy, the current U.S. electrical grid cannot support this growth rate without significant updates to technology and energy storage. Our white…

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The Ultimate Guide to Solar + Storage

Reggie Hall — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:46:54 +0000

Discover how energy storage makes solar more resilient, flexible, and valuable. Energy storage helps developers and EPCs capture more value from incentives, participate in energy markets, manage risk, and bring new solutions to customers. Download the guide from Stem to learn how energy storage: Future-proofs solar projects Increases project margins Enhances project economics

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Storing the Power of Sun: How to Make the Most Out of Coupling Solar with Battery Storage

SPW — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:22:07 +0000

2018 witnessed unprecedented records for the economics of solar-plus-storage, demonstrating a variety of value streams and thus making the tale of this marriage all the more compelling. The plummeting costs of batteries, particularly lithium-ion, paired with changes in net metering policies, have forged opportunities for cost-effective use of solar+storage. According to Wood Mackenzie Power &…

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50 Resources for Solar Energy Professionals

SPW — Tue, 29 May 2018 14:02:19 +0000

We’ve partnered with experts and technicians to collect resources that colleagues in your industry are using to make their lives easier. In the attached guide, there are 50 solar energy, PV manufacturing, solar best practices, and solar weather monitoring resources. We hope this list will be a useful tool for you.

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Maximize Production and Revenues of Utility-Scale Solar Plants with the Addition of DC-Coupled Energy Storage

SPW — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:04:36 +0000

Adding DC-coupled energy storage to existing or new utility-scale solar plants with a Dynapower DC Converter maximizes project economics by increasing the energy production and efficiency of the plant, reducing storage installation costs, making available valuable tax incentives for storage as well as the ability to monetize additional value streams only available through DC-Coupled storage.

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A New Energy in Digital Marketing with Horizon Solar Power

SPW — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:34:54 +0000

Horizon Solar Power has served as a leading designer and installer of residential and commercial solar systems since 2008. Named among the Top 10 Top Solar Power Contractors in the United States, Horizon has grown from its modest beginnings in the southern California region to serving multiple states nationwide. Ruben Ugarte, Business Development Director at…

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4 Biggest Trends in Solar Monitoring and Why They Matter

SPW — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:47:51 +0000

As global leaders in solar monitoring, Solar-Log® team members met with solar installers across the U.S. to discuss their needs for monitoring and the key features most important to them and the success of their business. We reached hundreds of industry professionals, and across the board, we heard the same four topics. From tools to…

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How to Produce Commercial Power as Quickly as Possible

SPW Admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:11:43 +0000

Using load bank solutions to expedite the commissioning process helps EPC firms meet production goals and end-of-the-year tax incentives. Load testing is also the only method of fully energizing a solar system that ensures proper function. In this new eBook, ComRent reveals the essential benefits of load testing for solar farms including: Eliminating your reliance…

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Simplified Solar-Plus-Storage with the Pika Energy Island

SPW Admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:07:51 +0000

There’s no debating the values battery storage adds to a solar PV system, but conventional approaches to solar-plus-storage have been far too complex and costly. With new, increased demand for smart battery technology, installers need an easier option to offer customers who want batteries with their PV. In this white paper from Pika Energy, you’ll…

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How smart batteries improve the simplicity, cost and performance of solar-plus-storage

SPW Admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:04:59 +0000

Pika Energy’s single-inverter design sets a new standard for grid-tied solar with the first full platform designed to directly integrate PV with smart batteries.

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