Production models serve as crucial benchmarks for the performance of solar projects and, ultimately, their financial returns. Financial institutions enlist independent engineers (IE) to scrutinize production models provided by developers and independent power producers (IPPs) in order to make pivotal investment decisions. Developers and IPPs embarking on long-term projects also analyze production models to weigh …

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Reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and accelerating deployment are critical for the solar industry to effectively compete with fossil fuel-based power sources. Our joint efforts to streamline project costs remain a key factor behind solar energy’s significant contribution, representing 50% of all new electricity-generating capacity added in the U.S. last year. Presently, one of the most …

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Terabase Energy has obtained $25 million in fresh funding to bolster the commercial expansion of the company’s Terafab construction automation system. “The continued financial support we are receiving reflects the widespread enthusiasm across industries for Terabase’s mission,” stated Matt Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Terabase. “This funding will accelerate the expansion of Terafab production, ensuring …

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Throughout generations, American farmers have harnessed the power of the sun to sustain their communities and contribute to the nation’s development. Presently, aided by solar module and storage technologies, agricultural communities are not only supplying the food that sustains us but also generating the clean energy that drives our economy. The combination of agriculture and solar energy …

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In preparation for the 2023 solar Module Buyer’s Guide, we distributed a questionnaire to all significant solar panel manufacturers. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of their worldwide and U.S. capacities, highlights of innovations for the year, and showcases their leading product lines. Click on the products for detailed insights. To prepare for the 2023 PV Module …

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Thornova Solar, an American company specializing in bifacial TOPCon and PERC solar modules, is currently ramping up production at a facility in Vietnam. With the capability to manufacture 1.5 GW of modules, the company is ready to supply projects in utility-scale, commercial, and residential sectors. Thornova Solar also has plans to expand its production in the …

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Renewable energy isn’t inherently “green” or “Clean.” Solar energy is generated from products that are mass produced in factories thathave their own carbon footprints and environmental pros and cons that vary depending on the facility, company and/or country or state of origin. Renewable energy, such as solar power, is not automatically synonymous with being environmentally friendly …

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