This article explores how CEA identified a post-installation anomaly in a 1 GW solar project in Chile that was not visible during earlier inspections. Through further testing, CEA confirmed the issue was self-correcting and avoided unnecessary remediation costs for the client.
Read MoreThis article explores how CEA investigated glass breakage in over 2,600 PV modules through field inspections and lab tests replicating real mounting conditions. The analysis revealed structural and module-level weaknesses, helping the client pinpoint root causes and respond effectively.
Read MoreThe ESS Price Forecasting Report provides an in-depth five-year forecast for the price of a DC battery container, including battery cells, modules, racking, and additional balance of system needed for a containerized battery system.
Read MoreThe quarterly published Energy Storage STPR covers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and regional policy analysis. This quarter the focus is on non-lithium-ion technologies and the potential for long-duration energy storage.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, Vice President of ESG and New Services at Clean Energy Associates, and Huatian Xu, Director of Technology and Quality, analyze the February 2025 results from the pv magazine outdoor test installation in Yinchuan, China.
Read MoreIn this Energy Storage News article, Anjali Joshi, Market Intelligence Analyst at Clean Energy Associates, explains how the shifting political landscape is reshaping the U.S. battery gigafactory race—putting smaller vendors at a disadvantage as larger players consolidate their power.
Read MoreIn this PV Magazine article, CEA's Senior Policy Analyst Christian Roselund explains that while Trump-era tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese goods may have limited direct impact on solar and battery storage costs, far greater disruption looms from AD/CVD investigations and the expanding Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
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 MoreThe quarterly published PV STPR covers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and regional policy analysis.
Read MoreIn this Heatmap Labs webinar, panelists explore the state of U.S. battery manufacturing, the effects of tariffs and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and trends in battery storage markets.
Read MoreThis article explores a thermal event inspection carried out by Clean Energy Associates (CEA) at a rooftop solar PV installation. CEA found the access to the roof was unsecured that allowed unauthorized cleaning of the site prior to the start of the investigation.
Read MoreThis pv magazine webinar addresses the quality risks U.S. solar module buyers face due to increased warehousing and the emergence of new manufacturing facilities.
Read MoreIn this PV Magazine article, CEA's Senior Engineering Manager Claire Kearns McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage can cause long-term damage to warehouse-stored solar panels.
Read MoreAs pv magazine test settles into its new home in Yinchuan, China, George Touloupas, Vice President for ESG and New Services at Clean Energy Associates, analyzes the first set of monthly outdoor results.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, Vice President, ESG and New Services at Clean Energy Associates, and Huatian Xu, Director of Technology and Quality at CEA, introduce the new “pv magazine test 2.0” setup to assess PV modules in the lab and outdoors.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, Senior Director of Technology and Quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the November and December 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Read MoreIn this Energy Storage News article, Aaron Marks, CEA’s Energy Storage Market Intelligence Consultant, examines Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety considerations and concerns in the aftermath of the Moss Landing fire.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, CEA’s Senior Director of Technology and Quality, and Huatian Xu, CEA’s Associate Director of Technology and Quality, present a summary of the 2024 pv magazine test results, the ranking throughout the year, and the trends that emerge.
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and evolving regulations have reshaped U.S. PV module manufacturing, creating challenges for domestic content compliance. This report outlines key strategies to maximize benefits under current U.S. supply chain regulations and incentives.
Read MoreThe Hydrogen Electrolyzer SMIP provides a comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the top Electrolyzer system 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.
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