In this pv magazine article, CEA’s supply chain and procurement expert Engilla Draper discusses how measures like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have led to significant price disparities in solar panels between the United States and Europe, with U.S. prices being nearly double.
Read MoreThe U.S. solar market is facing a shift from PV module oversupply and falling prices to potential scarcity due to new trade cases. This pv magazine webinar explores the changing supply dynamics, highlighting risks, opportunities, and effective management strategies for buyers and stakeholders.
Read MoreOn April 24, 2024, four U.S. solar manufacturers filed a new anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) against imports of solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. CEA has developed an update on this new solar AD/CVD petition.
Read MoreIn this pv magazine webinar, CEA's traceability experts Nicola Licata, Arturo Cortes Chavez, and Joseph Johnson share insights on navigating sourcing strategies and compliance risks in the solar PV module market, focusing on both Chinese and non-Chinese suppliers.
Read MoreIn this Solar Power World article, Jason Knapp, CEA's Director of Government Relations, explains Foreign Trade Zones and how companies can benefit from these special areas in the U.S. by receiving tax advantages to support manufacturing and economic growth, particularly in the clean energy sector.
Read MoreCEA’s Vice President of Marketing, Jake Edie, recently wrote an article in Renewable Energy World about the most surprising findings in clean energy and what developers and buyers will be watching most closely as 2024 unfolds.
Read MoreIn response to the high demand for infrastructure upgrades and anticipated government policy changes, a leading North American utility sought to stockpile 10,000 pad-mount transformers by June 2024 and turned to Clean Energy Associates (CEA) for a reliable solution.
Read MoreCEA's Senior Director of Technology and Quality, George Touloupas, joins pv magazine's Roundtables Europe 2023 to discuss where hydrogen production works and why, where it falters, and where it's commercially sound.
Read MoreUS PV module procurement is increasingly complex due to the Uyghur Forced Labor Act and supply chain issues. The Inflation Reduction Act's impact on domestic manufacturing is significant, yet implementation remains challenging. Martin Meyers delves into these complexities, focusing on technological changes and market pricing.
Read MoreTaking a rigorous approach to inspection is crucial across the energy storage supply chain. Chi Zhang and George Touloupas of Clean Energy Associates (CEA) explore common manufacturing defects in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and how quality assurance regimes can detect them.
Read MoreThe US solar module supply market is undergoing significant transformations due to shifting regulatory landscapes, technological advancements, and dynamic market conditions. CEA’s Brian Hansen delves into the complexities of module procurement and how buyers can navigate them.
Read MoreIn this PV magazine webinar, CEA reviews factors such as supply chain reliability and traceability, changes in module technologies, and extreme weather events that are shifting the decision-making processes for purchasers.
CEA announces the launch of its new Green Hydrogen Supplier Market Intelligence Report, which aims to provide detailed evaluation of electrolyzer suppliers and help developers and owners understand how to optimize their investment into green hydrogen projects.
Read MoreOn August 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued its Final Determination in the anti-circumvention case regarding imports of solar PV cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. CEA's Market Intelligence team has developed a briefing on the final determination.
Read MoreCEA’s latest report forecasts that the global lithium-ion battery (LIB) cell nameplate capacity will triple by 2025, with North America's capacity growth expected to outpace Europe's, primarily due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Read MoreClean Energy Associates (CEA), the leading provider of technical due diligence and engineering services for solar PV and energy storage around the globe, announced the launch of a suite of supply chain consulting, quality assurance, and market intelligence services to support the rapidly growing green hydrogen sector.
Read MoreThe solar industry has been facing significant supply chain turbulence, resulting in various challenges such as contract breaches, project delays, and frayed relationships between module suppliers and buyers. To navigate this complex environment, CEA’s Martin Deak has developed a comprehensive buyer guide that sheds light on the key issues affecting the PV procurement landscape.
Read MoreCEA’s Nicola Licata and Elaine Hou talked about challenges of supplier compliance audits and the impact of increased regulations on international trade and steps that companies can take to become compliant. They also delved into the importance of ESG in procurement strategies and how can CEA services can provide solutions.
Read MoreIn this podcast, Vinayak Gupta, Senior Vice President of Operations of Clean Energy Associates, sheds light on the future of domestic manufacturing in the solar industry. As a global company working on the entire supply chain of solar technology, Vinayak has a unique perspective on what it takes to bring new technology to production at scale, while ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Read MoreIn this webinar, CEA experts inform energy storage buyers how to prepare for greater scrutiny of their supply chain and to pre-emptively improve accountability.
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