CEA’s Paul Wormser outlines the key steps to ensure the success of future solar deployment in the developing world. He highlights the importance of carefully considering the environment, available infrastructure, and long-term maintenance issues.
Read MoreFaced with obsolete inverters, BMR Energy collaborated with Clean Energy Associates for a cost-effective repowering strategy at their Bodden Town Solar Plant. They replaced failing inverters with larger units from the same OEM in a phased approach, boosting system capacity and reliability, underlining the value of proactive repowering for aging solar facilities.
Read MoreCell cracking is a hidden performance issue in solar PV systems. The issue often goes unnoticed as it is challenging to detect and measure. In this post, we discuss the causes and consequences of cell cracking and propose potential solutions for addressing this critical problem.
Read MoreCEA’s George Toloupas wrote about scaling challenges of green hydrogen production which requires subsidies and policy support. These challenges include reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and locating projects in regions with abundant low-cost renewable energy.
Read MoreSolar installations on building rooftops are increasingly widespread as businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprints and save on electricity. Unfortunately, this growing trend has coincided with a rise in rooftop fires, signifying unseen safety threats. In this webinar, CEA will discuss the most common issues found on solar rooftops, as well as their potential safety implications.
Read MoreUncover the truth about solar rooftop safety. Download CEA's report, learn common risks, and strategize remediation.
Read MoreCEA’s Founder and CEO Andy Klump talks to Climate Champions about his efforts in the fight to mitigate climate change, what drives him, and his visions for the future.
Read MoreWhile the adoption of C&I solar rooftops has grown extensively, the industry has encountered safety concerns, including fires and other safety risks. CEA has conducted safety audits on over 600 commercial PV rooftops, and has found significant safety problems in 97% of them. Here’s how developers and end-users prevent the common causes before incidents occur.
Read MoreApril 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 8.37%. The average specific energy yield of the bifacial TOPCon category leads over the average yield of modules in the bifacial PERC category.
Read MoreThe latest Energy Storage System (ESS) Supplier Market Intelligence Report forecasts a tripling of the global lithium-ion battery (LIB) cell capacity by 2025, with North America outpacing Europe due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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 MoreOn Friday May 12, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS issued a notice of intent (NOI) providing guidance on the Domestic Content Bonus for the ITC and PTC. CEA's Market Intelligence team has developed a briefing that summarizes this guidance.
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 MoreGreen hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution for decarbonizing the energy sector, but separating hype from reality requires a deep understanding of the technical and market landscape. In this webinar, CEA shares insights on green hydrogen applications, offtake markets, production technologies, and quality risks.
Read MoreIn a recent interview, George Touloupas - green hydrogen technology expert at CEA - shared his insights on the current state of green hydrogen technology and its future prospects. Here are the key takeaways from this discussion.
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 MoreMarch 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 7.33%. The average specific energy yield of the bifacial TOPCon category leads over the average yield of modules in the bifacial PERC category.
Read Morepv magazine spoke with CEA clean energy technology expert George Touloupas about green hydrogen project development challenges, and the current price trajectory of green hydrogen technologies.
Read MoreCEA’s Vice President of Manufacturing Services, Mark Hagedorn, discusses the key factors to consider when selecting a site for clean energy gigafactory.
Read MoreCEA’s Joerg Althaus reports that renewables developers need to be cautious about the high defect rates linked to new factories, given the multitude of new production lines that have been announced following the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the European Union's adoption of President Joe Biden's approach.
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