The Holy Grail of Solar

How to Achieve Investment Confidence and Competitive LCOE in the Covid-19 Era

With Levalized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) being the key driver, the solar industry expects high performance PV modules, produced with the right materials and processes, installed in a well-integrated system that will perform well even beyond its stated lifetime.

This webinar demonstrates how a holistic approach ensures that all components of the LCOE formula work for the benefit of the long-term owner. Neglecting or reducing one aspect can have serious consequences.

The webinar will also discuss recent supply chain and production trends in the industry as the result of COVID-19, historical pricing, and the flight to bankability.

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pv magazine test: March 2024 Results

George Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the March 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.

PV Players Wrestle Tariff Threat and Oversupply

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.

PV Price Forecasting Report (Q1 - 2024)

The PV Price Forecasting Report provides independent market intelligence on changes in global supply chains and accurate forecasts for supply price scenarios based on technologies, materials, manufacturing regions and target markets, as well as supply and demand forecasts and analysis.

Navigating Changing Dynamics in U.S. Module Supply

The 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.

From PERC to TOPCon: Navigating the Evolution of Solar Technology

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.

Buy Now or Wait? Tensions Pull at US Battery Energy Storage Procurement Decisions

In this Energy Storage News article, CEA’s Senior Director of Technology and Quality, George Touloupas, and Jeff Zwijack, Senior Manager of Energy Storage, discuss how rapid technology improvements and trade policy risks pose a dilemma for US battery storage procurement decision-makers.

CEA Update on New Solar AD/CVD Petition

On 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.

Andy Klump on the Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy Podcast

Andy Klump, CEO of Clean Energy Associates, discusses his renewable energy journey, industry challenges, and leadership strategies on the "Green Giants" podcast with Wes Ashworth.

Navigating Ethical Sourcing and Compliance in PV Module Supply Chains

In 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.

Shifting Supply Chains Bring Their Own Risks

In 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.

WebinarDatabase AdministratorJuly 9, 2020quality assurance, Supply Chain Management