In this PV Tech article, George Touloupas, CEA’s Director of Technology and Quality, and Brian Hansen, CEA’s Director of Supply Chain, discuss the solar industry's shift from passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology.
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 article, CEA’s Vice President of technology Paul Wormser and associate director of services procurement Travis Secrest from EDPR discuss how local sourcing of solar and energy storage in the U.S., while mitigating certain supply chain risks, introduces new concerns for investors regarding startup pains, component imports, and the necessity of strategic supply agreements and oversight.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the February 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Read MoreThis fourth part of Due Diligence 101 series covers due diligence for buying solar farms, emphasizing analyzing control systems, degradation, shifting equipment, project portfolios, operations, maintenance, and comparing with original design specifications for optimal performance and reliability.
Read MoreThis third article in the Due Diligence 101 series explores how performance modeling is essential for evaluating the expected output and identifying potential issues in an existing solar energy project, providing a basis for informed acquisition decisions.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the January 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Read MoreCEA’s senior policy analyst, Christian Roselund, recently wrote an article in PV Tech on the top three trends that CEA sees for the US solar industry in 2024.
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 MoreNovember 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 4.69%. With more modules and a range of different dimensions and electrical specifications expected to join the program in 2024, pv magazine upgraded their test installation.
Read MoreThe PV SMIP provides a comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the top PV module manufacturers in the world. It offers detailed insights into capacities, technology, and efficiency roadmaps, along with Manufacturing, Capacity, and Technology (MCT) ratings for each supplier.
Read MoreOctober 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 10.20%. As the energy yield figures of several top-performing products are very close, CEA is working on a new ranking system that will be more representative of product performance.
Read MoreSuccessful solar project acquisition depends on evaluating the technology and engineering choices made—modules, inverters, racking systems, and production models. This post dives deep into how these decisions provide insights to corporate renewable energy buyers, ensuring the project's viability and performance.
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 MoreDan Shreve of Clean Energy Associates joins Currents for a wide-ranging discussion about the current environment around existing and emerging technologies in the energy mix, challenges facing renewable energy, the regulatory climate in the US and Europe, and advice for individuals who are interested in entering the renewable energy industry.
Read MoreClean Energy Associates conducted safety audits on over 600 commercial PV rooftops, revealing safety issues in a staggering 97% of them. Several crucial measures can ensure the safe operation of rooftop solar arrays and allay common safety concerns.
Read MoreSeptember 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 9.16%. As the energy yield figures of several top-performing products are very close, CEA is working on a new ranking system that will be more representative of product performance.
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 August 2023, new products with technologies like TOPCon and HJT were added to the tests. Two Tongwei TOPCon products underwent outdoor testing, while Astronergy and HY Solar's results will be on the pv magazine site. The average bifacial boost was 10.20%.
Read MoreExplore the essentials of technical due diligence for solar PV systems. This series begins with a focus on site assessments, addressing challenges from foundation types to weather impacts for both ground and rooftop installations.
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